Dakota Johnson transforms into Marilyn Monroe for Venice short film
Key Points:
- Dakota Johnson undergoes a dramatic transformation to portray Marilyn Monroe in the short film "Flesh Impact," directed and written by Maggie Gyllenhaal, set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival in September.
- The film offers a fresh, imaginative take on Monroe, focusing on the woman behind the iconic image rather than a traditional biopic.
- Johnson plays Monroe at age 36, the year of her death, while Ellen Burstyn portrays a fictional older version of the star.
- "Flesh Impact" explores Monroe's identity, legacy, and the experience of being an actress, blending reality and imagination to honor her 100th birthday.
- Gyllenhaal emphasizes reclaiming Monroe’s story through a modern lens, challenging the mythologized and commodified image of the Hollywood icon.