America’s most beloved convict is now finally free and wants Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown to portray her in her biopic. Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s involvement in her mother’s murder, following years of manipulation by her mother, Dee Dee, garnered public sympathy due to the extreme circumstances she faced. Controversy now surrounds Blanchard’s pick to play the lead in her biopic, causing varied opinions among fans regarding Brown’s potential portrayal.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Wants Millie Bobby Brown to Play the Lead in Her Biopic!
Despite there already being a mini-series and a docuseries recounting her life story, one of the most infamous and horrid homicide cases in the US, Gypsy Rose Blanchard now seeks to transform it into a major project. And she wishes for Millie Bobby Brown to be involved.
In an interview with Access Hollywood, she discussed The Act, the mini-series starring Joey King portraying her role. Although she mentioned she hadn’t watched the series and probably wouldn’t, as reliving the trauma isn’t something she’d like to do. When asked if she would like to be part of a similar project with more control this time, she expressed interest in that opportunity. She said,
“I always wanted Millie Bobby Brown to play me, so I think she would be good at playing me”
While Blanchard desires this, there hasn’t been any official confirmation of such a project. The idea of Millie Bobby Brown portraying her is mere speculation at this point. Blanchard simply expressed her wish that if given the chance, she would favor someone like Millie Bobby Brown for the role.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s Choice Sparked Controversy!
There’s widespread confusion among those unfamiliar with her case regarding the media’s intense focus on Blanchard. Following her release, she swiftly regained internet stardom. Now actively engaging in a series of interviews, Blanchard is sparking diverse opinions about her every statement.
After she revealed she wanted Millie Bobby Brown to play her in her biopic, many on X voiced their concern,
Why are people idolising a murderer?
Put her back in jail.— Saul Goodman Attorney at Law (Parody) (@ItsAllGoodmanV2) January 7, 2024
We got the act already we don’t need another show or movie like we got the act of gypsy story
— Ariana Torsz (@_arianatorsz) January 7, 2024
New? Pass, it's disrespectful for previous adaptation pic.twitter.com/rGOcz6qLCi
— Erick Kilmonger (@OmegaSupreme228) January 7, 2024
how does she even know abt her? like ik they have tv in prison but how does she know her fr fr 😭
— Get the raid🤢 ☏ (@dinopostedthat) January 7, 2024
JOEY KING RN pic.twitter.com/qSkFnXjlen
— Gif Tannen 🤠 (@gif_tannen) January 7, 2024
While opinions may vary on the matter, Blandchard herself agreed that Joey King nailed the role, based on a sound clip she heard. Although she expressed interest in Millie Bobby Brown playing her, she also praised Joey King for doing justice to her role.
The Act is available on Hulu to stream.
