If there is one film generating a lot of buzz right now, it’s Netflix’s upcoming Marilyn Monroe drama Blonde.

The film, which stars Ana de Armas as the late Hollywood icon, has been the topic of conversation over the last few months, from the announcement that it would be Netflix’s first NC-17 rated original production to sparking criticism after the trailer was released last month.

The trailer, which premiered on 28 July, saw many discuss the casting of de Armas as Monroe, with some stating that her accent didn’t entirely match Monroe’s - but the estate behind the late star has come to de Armas’s defence.

Speaking to Variety, Marc Rosen, president of entertainment at Authentic Brands Group (ABG), which owns the Marilyn Monroe Estate, said: “Marilyn Monroe is a singular Hollywood and pop culture icon that transcends generations and history.

Netflix’s Blonde: Marilyn Monroe Estate defends Ana de Armas casting after accent criticism