American actress and model Dakota Johnson will play Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe in new biographical film recently announced.
with the title Flesh Impactthe production directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal explores different moments in the life of the iconic American singer and actressespecially the period of greatest recognition of his career.
In addition, The film will show a hypothetical version of Monroe in her old age, played by actress Ellen Burstyn, 93, who will represent the life the artist would have had if she had lived longer.
The film arrives on the occasion of the centenary of the artist’s birth, celebrated on June 1, 2026. According to the director, The objective is to show Monroe “through a modern look that recovers her history.”
“I have always been fascinated by Marilyn Monroe. When Genesis presented me with the idea of a project to celebrate her centenary, I knew I wanted to collaborate to bring this story to the screen,” said Gyllenhaal, referring to the automotive brand, a partner in the project.
During an interview with Vanity Fairthe director explained how the idea arose to imagine Monroe’s life and career if she had not died at the age of 36.
“I find his performance fascinating: strange, wild and very joyful, mixed with something terribly disturbing at the same time. I wondered what would have happened to her if she had had 60 more years of life. What would you change in the job you would do now?” he indicated.
In addition to Dakota Johnson and Ellen Burstyn, the cast includes Sepideh Moafi, known for her participation in the series The Pittas well as Peter Sarsgaard, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s husband, as detailed Infobae.
The world premiere of Flesh Impact It is scheduled for September 2026during the Venice International Film Festival that will be held from the 2nd to the 12th of that month.
Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as Marilyn Monroe, was born on June 1, 1926.in Los Angeles, California.
During his career he became an icon of American cinema in the 1950s and early 1960s, with productions such as Some Like It Hot, How to Marry a Millionaire and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
lThe artist died on August 5, 1962, at the age of 36.for a “probable suicide,” as determined by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. Over time, other theories emerged, including an “accidental overdose” and even homicide.