Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz's daughter defends Nicole Kidman's casting in movie about parents

"I Love Lucy" stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz's daughter Lucie Arnaz has spoken out in support of Nicole Kidman's casting in an upcoming film about her parents.

Since then, an outcry from fans has offered criticism of the casting, particularly from fans wishing that Ball lookalike Debra Messing be given a shot at the role. Messing even spoke out regarding the controversy, saying she's "available" to take on such a role.