‘I Admire Monroe More Now’: Ana de Armas

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What was it like the primary time you reworked into Marilyn Monroe?

The first time I became Monroe was for the audition. I needed to do the primary date scene with Bobby (Cannavale), who performs her second husband Joe DiMaggio, on the restaurant. I solely had every week to organize, so there was no time to get the accent proper. I simply placed on some make-up and a blonde wig simply to have the sense of Monroe for the scene. My hair could be very darkish, however I needed to be as near her as I probably may.

What was your response while you discovered you had landed the position?

I used to be so glad, however that was not the one audition I needed to do. It was an extended strategy of exams with wardrobe and totally different cameras. Then the voice coach obtained concerned and every little thing escalated. We simply made it higher, till everybody was satisfied. The expertise of enjoying this character will keep 
with me without end.

Your resemblance to Monroe within the movie is uncanny. Tell us about that.

It was a whole lot of work. Looking like her took about three hours day by day. The hair, make-up and the wardrobe staff, with as many as 100 costume modifications, did a tremendous job.

Which Monroe look was your favorite to recreate?

I liked every little thing about The Seven Year Itch (1955) scenes. That look and every little thing about it was simply unbelievable.

How did you pull off the actor’s famously aspirated voice?

The voice was essential. We labored so exhausting on getting it near Monroe’s, however, for me, it was by no means sufficient as a result of I’m a perfectionist. Also, this was not an impression, however about discovering the reality within the voice quite than imitating all of the features of the accent and affectations. It was exhausting.

Given that Marilyn Monroe was a pseudonym for Norma Jean, did you strategy the 2 characters in a different way? 

They are each the identical particular person, however they’re separate in the way in which that they form of want one another. For most of this film, Jean is extra current. Then, Monroe takes over. It was actually a case of discovering the steadiness between the 2.

How did you go about switching between the 2? 

I felt the strain and the significance of honouring Monroe, however it was extra vital for me to seek out who Jean was. I needed to seek out her emotional fact, one thing that has by no means been seen earlier than. It was difficult, but in addition fascinating to work with these two personas. It’s exhausting to elucidate the method, however 
I attempted to be related to each emotionally always. It wasn’t a acutely aware choice about when it was going to be extra Monroe or extra Jean.  It simply occurred.

Did you join extra with Monroe or Jean?

For me, it’s at all times about understanding and empathising with my character, and I did that with each and related along with her ache and trauma. If you set apart the film star that she was, she was only a lady, similar to me––the identical age (34), additionally an actress. This was a mission for which I knew I needed to go to uncomfortable, darkish and weak locations, however that’s the place I discovered the reference to this particular person.
 
There is a lot to reference on the subject of Monroe. Where did you begin?

I truly wasn’t very conscious of her earlier than. I used to be aware of a few of her motion pictures, however that’s all. So it was a studying course of, beginning with the e book (of the identical title by Joyce Carol Oates). I labored with Andrew Dominik (director and author) for months, simply attending to know her. The majority of the movie is about intimate moments that aren’t caught on digital camera. I additionally had room to create the actual lady beneath that character, and I love her now greater than ever. Marilyn Monroe was really a ravishing soul. She was magical.

You have stated you felt the actor’s presence whereas making the movie. Is that true? Do you suppose she authorized of the movie?

I did really feel she was with me, with all of us. Yes, I feel she authorized of what we have been doing. 
 

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What was it like the primary time you reworked into Marilyn Monroe?

The first time I became Monroe was for the audition. I needed to do the primary date scene with Bobby (Cannavale), who performs her second husband Joe DiMaggio, on the restaurant. I solely had every week to organize, so there was no time to get the accent proper. I simply placed on some make-up and a blonde wig simply to have the sense of Monroe for the scene. My hair could be very darkish, however I needed to be as near her as I probably may.

What was your response while you discovered you had landed the position?

I used to be so glad, however that was not the one audition I needed to do. It was an extended strategy of exams with wardrobe and totally different cameras. Then the voice coach obtained concerned and every little thing escalated. We simply made it higher, till everybody was satisfied. The expertise of enjoying this character will keep 
with me without end.

Your resemblance to Monroe within the movie is uncanny. Tell us about that.

It was a whole lot of work. Looking like her took about three hours day by day. The hair, make-up and the wardrobe staff, with as many as 100 costume modifications, did a tremendous job.

Which Monroe look was your favorite to recreate?

I liked every little thing about The Seven Year Itch (1955) scenes. That look and every little thing about it was simply unbelievable.

How did you pull off the actor’s famously aspirated voice?

The voice was essential. We labored so exhausting on getting it near Monroe’s, however, for me, it was by no means sufficient as a result of I’m a perfectionist. Also, this was not an impression, however about discovering the reality within the voice quite than imitating all of the features of the accent and affectations. It was exhausting.

Given that Marilyn Monroe was a pseudonym for Norma Jean, did you strategy the 2 characters in a different way? 

They are each the identical particular person, however they’re separate in the way in which that they form of want one another. For most of this film, Jean is extra current. Then, Monroe takes over. It was actually a case of discovering the steadiness between the 2.

How did you go about switching between the 2? 

I felt the strain and the significance of honouring Monroe, however it was extra vital for me to seek out who Jean was. I needed to seek out her emotional fact, one thing that has by no means been seen earlier than. It was difficult, but in addition fascinating to work with these two personas. It’s exhausting to elucidate the method, however 
I attempted to be related to each emotionally always. It wasn’t a acutely aware choice about when it was going to be extra Monroe or extra Jean.  It simply occurred.

Did you join extra with Monroe or Jean?

For me, it’s at all times about understanding and empathising with my character, and I did that with each and related along with her ache and trauma. If you set apart the film star that she was, she was only a lady, similar to me––the identical age (34), additionally an actress. This was a mission for which I knew I needed to go to uncomfortable, darkish and weak locations, however that’s the place I discovered the reference to this particular person. 
There is a lot to reference on the subject of Monroe. Where did you begin?

I truly wasn’t very conscious of her earlier than. I used to be aware of a few of her motion pictures, however that’s all. So it was a studying course of, beginning with the e book (of the identical title by Joyce Carol Oates). I labored with Andrew Dominik (director and author) for months, simply attending to know her. The majority of the movie is about intimate moments that aren’t caught on digital camera. I additionally had room to create the actual lady beneath that character, and I love her now greater than ever. Marilyn Monroe was really a ravishing soul. She was magical.

You have stated you felt the actor’s presence whereas making the movie. Is that true? Do you suppose she authorized of the movie?

I did really feel she was with me, with all of us. Yes, I feel she authorized of what we have been doing. 
 

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