Last November, Kristen spoke about her role in the film on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and recalled watching Diana’s funeral on TV. “I was really young [and] didn’t really know what was going on,” she said. “But now, it’s hard not to feel protective over her. I mean, she was, like, so young and obviously she comes out to here.”
Kristen’s casting in Spencer was announced last June. The director praised the actress in comments made to Deadline.
“Kristin is one of the great actors around today,” Pablo said. “To do this well, you need something very important in film, which is mystery. Kristin can be many things, and she can be very mysterious and very fragile and ultimately very strong as well, which is what we need. The combination of those elements made me think of her.”
He continued, “The way she responded to the script and how she is approaching the character, it’s very beautiful to see. I think she’s going to do something stunning and intriguing at the same time. She is this force of nature.”
See the new photo of Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana and past pics of her in character:
