HighlightsDakota Johnson debuts her Marilyn Monroe transformation in the first-look image from Flesh Impact. Dakota Johnson has unveiled a striking transformation into Marilyn Monroe in the first-look image from Flesh Impact, a new short film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal. Dakota Johnson stars in a reimagining of Marilyn MonroeRather than focusing on the well-known public image associated with Marilyn Monroe, Flesh Impact seeks to examine the woman behind the legendary persona. Dakota Johnson portrays Marilyn Monroe at age 36In Flesh Impact, Dakota Johnson plays Marilyn Monroe at age 36, the same age at which the Hollywood star died in 1962. First look at Dakota as Marilyn Monroe in new short film ‘Flesh Impact’ premiering at Venice Film Festival this September 🤍 #DakotaJohnson Shared by Vanity Fair pic.twitter.com/2UnXkjPRWX — Dakota Johnson Source (@SourceJohnson) July 27, 2026What is Flesh Impact about?