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MANILA, Philippines – It’s not surprising that Naomi Watts confessed she was “terrified” to play Princess Diana in a new movie about the late British Royal’s life.
Princess Diana is, after all, one of the most iconic and beloved women to have lived in recent times, aside from being a fashion icon and member of the British Royal Family.
Watts told Los Angeles Times that one of the biggest challenges presented by the role was embodying Diana’s iconic looks while still going beyond simply copying everything the adored princess did.
The highly-anticipated film “Diana” is directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel (“Downfall”). It depicts the last two years of the princess’ life, her campaign against land mines and her romantic involvement with heart surgeon Dr. Hasnat Khan (Naveen Andrews) and Egyptian magnate Dodi Fayed (Cas Anvar).
Watch the trailer here:
Aside from the pressure of playing the “People’s Princess,” production setbacks made the film even more of a challenge for Watts. The shooting schedule was delayed in the middle of production after Naveen Andrews broke his leg.
“We had to stop and now we are going back,” said the actress.
“It’s like being terrified all over again. Nothing measures up to that kind of pressure.”
The simple yet high-impact trailer shows Watts’ transformation into Princess Diana. The dialogue-less clip is scored to a dramatic piano melody. Watts is revealed in flashes sporting Diana’s halo-like blonde hair and wearing some of her most memorable outfits.
Her acting prowess shines when she unleashes the warm smile that endeared Diana to millions.
The world first came to know Princess Diana as Lady Diana Spencer, the daughter of an English Earl. She married Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, in a lavish, fairytale wedding in 1981.
She soon earned the love of her countrymen and people all over the world for her many international charities. The world grieved when she died in a car crash in Paris in 1997.
She is the mother of princes William and Harry. – With reports from Pia Ranada/Rappler.com
“Diana” is scheduled for release in September 2013.
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