In a surprising revelation for fans of Kristen Stewart and Princess Diana, the first image of the actress portraying the iconic royal in the film "Spencer" took the internet by storm on Wednesday.
Although cast as Lady Di in 2019, the production of "Spencer," penned by esteemed screenwriter Steven Knight and centering around a Christmas weekend in the early 1990s when Diana decided to end her marriage with Prince Charles, has just commenced due to COVID-related delays. Stewart's striking resemblance to the princess left fans astonished, as no one anticipated her transformation to be so accurate.
Reflecting on the challenging role of portraying one of the world's most beloved women, Kristen Stewart shared, "Spencer is a dive inside an emotional imagining of who Diana was at a pivotal turning point in her life.
It is a physical assertion of the sum of her parts, which starts with her given name – Spencer. It is a harrowing effort for her to return to herself, as Diana strives to hold on to what the name Spencer means to her."
Scheduled for release later this year, "Spencer" will also feature Timothy Spall and Sally Hawkins, offering a unique perspective on Diana's life. The film's premiere aligns with the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's passing in 2022.
A noteworthy aspect of the production is its status as one of the first U.K. film projects to shoot on mainland Europe post-Brexit. Currently filming in Germany, "Spencer" adds a fresh chapter to the cinematic portrayal of the beloved princess.
