The Knives Out actress transforms into an icon in Andrew Dominik’s NC-17 drama.

“I’ve played Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn Monroe, Marilyn Monroe.

“Marilyn doesn’t exist.

Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in ‘Blonde’

Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in ‘Blonde’.Netflix

When I come out of my dressing room, I’m Norma Jean.

I’m still her when the camera is rolling.

Marilyn Monroe only exists on the screen.”

Ana de Armas in Blonde

Bobby Cannavale and Ana de Armas in ‘Blonde’.Netflix

The trailer also confirms that the Netflix film is rated NC-17 for its sexual content.

“It’s likeCitizen KaneandRaging Bullhad a baby daughter,” he added.

See the first trailer above.

Ana de Armas in Blonde

‘Blonde’ charts Marilyn Monroe’s life as a violent fever dream.Matt Kennedy / Netflix

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Ana de Armas in Blonde

Adrien Brody and Ana de Armas as Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe in ‘Blonde’.Netflix