“James Franco has an clear actual physical resemblance with Fidel Castro, aside from his techniques and charisma,” she advised the publication.
There had been community outcry from some above Franco’s casting, like from actor John Leguizamo, for the reason that the actor is not Latino.
“No more appropriation Hollywood and streamers! Boycott! This F’d up!,” he wrote. “As well as significantly complicated story to convey to devoid of aggrandizement which would b completely wrong! I do not got a prob with Franco but he ain’t Latino!”
The film tells the story of Fernández, who was born as the consequence of a like affair in between Cuban-born socialite Natalia “Naty” Revuelta and Castro.
“I’m certain that Mía Maestro, an actress I admire, will comprehend and interpret Naty, my mom, in a exclusive way and I won’t be able to hold out to see her making her character,” Fernández advised Deadline.
“The undertaking is practically fully Latino, each in front and guiding the digital camera,” she added.