Marisa Abela Movies Scene in Costume As Amy Winehouse for Biopic Movie

Amy Winehouse followers who acquired PO’d seeing Marisa Abela in costume for the biopic most likely aren’t gonna be proud of this newest replace, ‘trigger it is nonetheless trying somewhat … off.

TMZ obtained photographs that have been taken out in London Sunday afternoon, the place the actress was in full costume portraying the late singer. As you most likely know by now, Marisa was tapped to play Amy — however individuals on-line are crying foul, saying it is a full miscast.

Contemplating the large quantity of criticism early set photographs obtained previously 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 acquired right here.

Unclear what kind of scene they have been capturing precisely — however eyewitnesses inform us it appeared 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 residing in London. By then, she’d already been utilizing substances, alcohol and in any other case.

The backlash over Marisa’s casting is prone to proceed because the film strikes alongside in manufacturing — frankly, MA seems to be nothing like Amy … and whereas the true Amy Winehouse’s personal father says it is not a giant deal in any respect, that is seemingly not gonna appease the diehard fanbase.

It is a bit bizarre everybody’s so riled up over the actual fact Marisa’s not a lifeless ringer for Amy. Reality be informed, 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.

Plus, ya gotta think about that the producers — who’re engaged on this with a blessing from Amy’s property — wish to do her legacy justice … so somewhat belief goes a good distance for this type of factor. As they are saying, it is not all the time concerning the look — however, extra so, the essence.

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’ finally hits theaters.