Fidel Castro's daughter endorses James Franco playing her father

(CNN) James Franco as Fidel Castro has at least one advocate.

Alina Fernández, daughter of the former Cuban dictator who died in 2016, has told Deadline she supports Franco playing her father in the forthcoming independent film "Alina of Cuba."

"James Franco has an obvious physical resemblance with Fidel Castro, besides his skills and charisma," she told the publication.

There had been public outcry from some over Franco's casting, including from actor John Leguizamo, because the actor is not Latino.

"How is this still going on? How is Hollywood excluding us but stealing our narratives as well?" Leguizamo posted on his verified Instagram account