‘Being the Ricardos’: Full trailer reveals Nicole Kidman’s turn as Lucille Ball

The official trailer for Being the Ricardos has arrived, giving fans a glimpse of Nicole Kidman’s transformation into the iconic entertainer Lucille Ball.

Fans were given their first brief glimpse of the Aussie actress as the iconic Ball in a teaser trailer released in October for the upcoming biopic, which film explores the relationship of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnez during a week of production on the I Love Lucy Show.

The latest trailer provides much more footage for fans including some of Ball’s most iconic television moments, such as the classic grape-stomping scene, as well as an accurate delivery of Arnez’s classic line, “Lucy, I’m home!” by Javier Bardem.

The film also explores some of the darker elements of the couple’s life including marriage troubles and racial barriers the two contended with. Kidman has previously stated, to Variety, that the film is not a remake of the comedic series but a dramatic exploration of the behind-the-scenes relationship of the two leading stars.

“Everyone thinks we’re remaking the I Love Lucy show, and it’s so not that. It’s about Lucy and Desi and their relationship and their marriage. It’s very deep, actually,” she said.

“She was a trailblazer. She formed her production company. Desi was Cuban, and she had to fight to get him on the show. They had just so many things in their marriage that are so relevant today, and what she was also dealing with in terms of everything that artists deal with.”

Kidman took to Instagram to share the new trailer with her fans.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Nicole Kidman (@nicolekidman)

Followers were quick to heap their praise on Kidman on her portrayal of Ball and shared their anticipation for the upcoming film.

Fellow actress Naomi Watts praised Kidman saying, “Wowza I cannot wait. You look incredible!!”

While another said, “I can’t wait to watch it. This looks incredible.”

And one added, “It will definitely be a great movie. Congratulations on your amazing new project, we will always be supporting you.”

One said, “Wow! This has the potential for an academy award! You look fantastic as Lucille Ball!!”

And also, “Omg!!! I can’t wait! Love love love!! You are the best!”

The film will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on Tuesday, December 21.