Amy Winehouse followers who received PO’d seeing Marisa Abela in costume for the biopic in all probability aren’t gonna be pleased with this newest replace, ‘trigger it is nonetheless trying somewhat … off.
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TMZ obtained photographs that had been taken out in London Sunday afternoon, the place the actress was in full costume portraying the late singer. As you in all probability know by now, Marisa was tapped to play Amy — however folks on-line are crying foul, saying it is a full miscast.
Contemplating the large quantity of criticism early set photographs acquired prior to now few weeks, you may’ve thought the studio would make a tweak or two to Marisa’s make-up or one thing — however alas, as seen in these pics, they’re forging forward with what they received right here.
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Unclear what kind of scene they had been taking pictures precisely — however eyewitnesses inform us it regarded like Amy’s onscreen dad, Eddie Marsan, was dropping her off at a rehab heart. That might make sense … this movie is specializing in Amy’s rise to fame within the early aughts, when she was nonetheless dwelling in London. By then, she’d already been utilizing substances, alcohol and in any other case.
The backlash over Marisa’s casting is more likely to proceed because the film strikes alongside in manufacturing — frankly, MA seems nothing like Amy … and whereas the true Amy Winehouse’s personal father says it is not an enormous deal in any respect, that is possible not gonna appease the diehard fanbase.
It is a bit bizarre everybody’s so riled up over the very fact Marisa’s not a lifeless ringer for Amy. Reality be instructed, Hollywood’s been within the behavior of casting actors who do not essentially look precisely like the enduring musicians they play, particularly of late. Austin Butler excluded, in fact.
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Plus, ya gotta think about that the producers — who’re engaged on this with a blessing from Amy’s property — need to do her legacy justice … so somewhat belief goes a great distance for this kind of factor. As they are saying, it is not all the time in regards to the look — however, extra so, the essence.
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Backside line … Marisa nonetheless has the potential to wow all people, so we’ll simply have to attend and see what comes of the efficiency when ‘Again to Black’ ultimately hits theaters.
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Within the meantime, let go of all of your Woman Gaga fancast desires, folks — coulda, woulda, shoulda … however it is not so. Give Marisa an opportunity!