Michelle Williams Chosen To Play Marilyn Monroe

Michelle Williams has been asked to portray Marilyn Monroe on the big screen. The ‘Brokeback Mountain’ actress has been lined up to play tragic screen icon Marilyn in movie ‘My Week With Marilyn’ – which will focus on the making of her 1957 film ‘The Prince And The Showgirl’ with Laurence Olivier.

Although Michelle has been offered the part by director Simon Curtis and producer David Parfitt, the 29-year-old has asked for some time decide whether or not the part is right for her.

Simon is due to meet with her in 10 days to receive her decision. If she accepts the role, Michelle will start filming in London in June.

What do you think? Will Michelle make a good Marilyn? That is such a HUGE role – big shoes to fill. I’m not sure ANYONE would be able to do Marilyn justice.

The storyline – which was written by Adrian Hodges and is backed by BBC Films – is based on a diary written by Colin Clark while he worked for Laurence – who directed, produced and starred in the film – as third assistant director. However, his unofficial role was to keep Marilyn out of Laurence’s way.

The diary has already been published but details of one specific week were left out. This missing time frame will become the basis of the story.

Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams were also considered for the role.

Something you might want to see? I am a little obsessed with Marilyn, so I will most certainly be checking this one out.

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