Dakota Johnson stuns as Marilyn Monroe in first look after director doubted casting
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Adding to this, A new set photo offered followers a first glimpse at Johnson's striking new role in "Flesh Impact." The short movie, written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, will premiere at the Venice Movie Festival in September.
Meanwhile, The shocking transformation is just one piece of Gyllenhaal's fresh take on the Hollywood legend.
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As per the latest buzz, Dakota Johnson transforms into Marilyn Monroe in the first-look image from Maggie Gyllenhaal's short movie, "Flesh Impact," which premieres at the Venice Movie Festival in September. (Courtesy of Genesis)
In further updates, Maggie Gyllenhaal initially worried that Johnson didn't look enough like Marilyn Monroe for the role. (Matt Winkelmeyer/GA/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images)
On top of that, Instead of a traditional biopic , "Flesh Impact" imagines Monroe beyond the platinum hair and red lipstick, exploring the woman behind one of pop culture's most enduring personas.
Gyllenhaal first worried Johnson didn't look enough like Marilyn Monroe to play the part.
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