Nicole Kidman tried to back out of playing Lucille Ball after biopic backlash
Being The Ricardos opposite Javier Bardem, who plays husband Desi Arnaz.However, Kidman’s casting new was met with backlash from fans of Ball, who took to social media to voice their frustration that the actor’s appearance doesn’t suit the part.Sorkin spoke out in support of Kidman. “The fact of the matter is when Nicole, as Lucille Ball, plays Lucy Ricardo, I think she does an incredible job of mimicking Lucy,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. Lucille and Desi’s daughter Lucie Arnaz has also praised Kidman’s performance, and even recorded a special message on Instagram after seeing the full film.“It’s friggin’ amazing,” Lucie said.