Aubrey Plaza, known for her roles as quirky, unhinged characters like April Ludgate from Parks & Recreation and her portrayal of Death in Agatha All Along, is now being linked to a real-life murderer in an uncanny way. The connection comes after the arrest of Colombian hitwoman Karen Julieth Ojeda Rodriguez, aka “La Muñeca” (The Doll), whose arrest and chilling expression in a viral video have caught the internet’s attention.
Rodriguez, who allegedly carried out a series of murders, including the assassination of her ex-boyfriend, has become an online sensation for her striking resemblance to Plaza. As soon as news of Rodriguez’s arrest went viral, social media users couldn’t help but notice the striking similarity between the hitwoman and Plaza, even joking that a biopic of Rodriguez starring Plaza would be a perfect fit. Given Plaza’s ability to play dark, twisted characters—such as her role as the manipulative and charismatic unsub Cat Adams in Criminal Minds—many believe she could easily step into the role of “The Doll.”
Rodriguez’s most notorious crime involves the murder of her ex, Deyvy Jesus, whom she lured to a secluded spot under the pretense of settling a financial dispute. Instead, he was ambushed by gunmen on motorcycles. Rodriguez, who was arrested with two accomplices, had a stash of weapons, including a revolver and a 9mm pistol.
While a movie adaptation of this story isn’t confirmed yet, the idea of Plaza playing such a role feels almost too fitting. Plaza has a busy schedule with multiple upcoming projects, including Honey, Don’t! and Animal Friends, but it’s easy to see her bringing the same dark energy to a biopic about Rodriguez. Fans online are already envisioning the perfect casting, speculating about Plaza playing The Doll in a future film, paired with other high-profile roles like the one of the UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, potentially played by Jake Gyllenhaal.