“One theory as to why Blonde has been delayed: its NC-17 rating as a result of its graphic sexual violence. Notably, Oates’s reimagining of Norma Jean’s life involves a diary-like chapter in which a 21-year-old Monroe goes for her first movie audition at a place referred to as The Studio, only for a producer, Mr Z, to violently rape her. Later, she is told that she won the part off the back of her “audition”, and her career is effectively launched. “He was not a cruel man I believe but one accustomed to getting his way of course & surrounded by ‘little people’ there must be the temptation to be cruel,” Oates’s protagonist heartbreakingly says afterwards. Given that actor David Warshofsky has been cast as Mr Z, it’s likely that this scene will be recreated in full.” As mentioned last month, the NC-17 rating was, but is no longer an issue. “Blonde” will be out during the first quarter of 2022. Contribute Hire me
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