Kristen Stewart to play Princess Diana in the movie “Spencer”

Kristen Stewarte was cast in the role of Lady Diana Princess of Wales for Chilean director Pablo Larraín’s “Spencer” (“Neruda”, “Jackie”), a biopic about the late “People’s Princess”. The Twilight actress and Chanel testimonial will play the beloved royal in the early 90s, before her divorce from Prince Charles,
Stewart, who in recent months had enthusiastically commented on her new role – “never been so excited for a part” – also said she feels a sense of protection towards Diana. Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show, the actress explained that despite being only seven when the Princess of Wales died, she feels attached to her. “I was very young, I didn’t know what was going on,” she told the TV host before adding that it’s hard “not to feel protective of her. She was so young.” Stewart joins a long list of actresses to have played the People’s Princess, from Naomi Watts in 2013’s Diana to Genevieve O’Reilly in 2007’s Diana – The Last Days of a Princess. The latest arrival Emma in the role of the fourth season of The Crow Corrin

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