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    Kristen Stewart Looks Exactly Like Princess Diana in First Look at New Movie 'Spencer'

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    The former ‘Twilight’ actress stuns in the first sneak peek of her role as the late Lady Di in the upcoming drama movie about the tragic British royal member.

    Jan 28, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Fans of Kristen Stewart and Princess Diana were left stunned on Wednesday (27Jan21) when the first image of the actress as the tragic royal in Spencer hit the Internet.
    The “Twilight” star was cast as Lady Di in 2019, but filming on revered screenwriter Steven Knight’s “Spencer”, which focuses on a Christmas weekend in the early 1990s when Diana decided her marriage to Prince Charles was over, has only just started, due to COVID-related delays – and no one expected the actress to look exactly like the princess.
    Opening up about the daunting task of playing one of the world’s most beloved women, Kristen says, “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.”

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    Stewart’s portrayal comes after Emma Corrin appeared as Diana in “The Crown”.
    Spencer, which will also feature Timothy Spall and Sally Hawkins, is scheduled to open in theatres later this year (21), ahead of the 25th anniversary of Diana’s death in 2022.
    The movie is among the first U.K. film productions to shoot on mainland Europe post-Brexit. The project is currently shooting in Germany.
    Kristen Stewart previously admitted she felt “intimidated” as she was doing everything she could to master Princess Diana’s accent for the upcoming movie. “It’s so, so distinct and particular,” she explained. “I’m working on it now and already have my dialect coach.”
    She also made sure she did a thorough research for the role. “I’ve gotten through two and a half biographies, and I’m finishing all the material before I actually go make the movie,” she revealed. “It’s one of the saddest stories to exist ever, and I don’t want to just play Diana – I want to know her implicitly.”

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      Kristen Stewart Gets 'Happiest Season' Role Thanks to 2017 'SNL' Monologue

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      Director Clea DuVall, who came up with the LGBTQ-plus holiday movie’s story line, admits that she knew the ‘Twilight’ actress was perfect to play Abby after seeing her being funny and silly.

      Nov 30, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Kristen Stewart’s acclaimed “Saturday Night Live (SNL)” monologue helped the actress land her role in LGBTQ+ holiday movie “Happiest Season”.
      During her 2017 appearance on the U.S. TV sketch show, Kristen confirmed she is “like, so gay,” and Clea DuVall, who came up with the new film’s story line and directed it, knew the “Twilight” star was perfect for the part when she saw her “silly” side on the program.
      “She is known as an actor for doing more dramatic work, but seeing her on ‘SNL’, so funny and so silly, was thrilling,” Clea tells Britain’s Diva magazine. “That’s what made me feel like, OK, I think this is the perfect person to play Abby because she can have the humor and the warmth but then also be able to connect with the emotional journey of the character.”

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      The writer/director goes on to admit she’s thrilled with the partnership Kristen forged with her co-star and on-screen lover Mackenzie Davis, revealing they have “this depth and nuance to their performance where you really feel for them and you really feel connected to their experience.”
      “I knew that for these two characters, I really needed that. Particularly for Mackenzie’s character, whose journey is so complicated,” she muses. “To have an actor that was able to play all those layers and bring everything to it was really, really vital and Mackenzie knocked it out of the park.”
      “Happiest Season” follows Kristen’s character, Abby, who is planning to propose to her girlfriend over the festive season, only to find out her partner’s family don’t know about their relationship. The movie is available on Hulu and digital download services now.

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      Producer Denies Barring British Actors From Auditioning for Kristen Stewart's Princess Diana Movie

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      The movie boss behind the upcoming royal movie ‘Spencer’ sets the record straight on the rumors that British actors are not allowed to play Prince William in the film.

      Nov 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The producers of Kristen Stewart’s new Princess Diana biopic have confirmed they are auditioning English actors for the role of Prince William following reports of a Brexit ban on Brits.
      Casting director Amy Hubbard has posted a call out for 11-year-old male actors to audition for a role in the new movie, “Spencer”, on Twitter, but her followers spotted a stipulation that applicants must have a “European (not British-European) passport.”
      The note explained the stipulation was down to “new Brexit rules” in place when Britain finally severs its ties with the European Union on 1 January (20), three-and-a-half years after voting to leave in a referendum.
      Hubbard goes on to explain that rules surrounding the funding of the film, which will be shot in Germany, mean some actors have to share common citizenship with the financial backers – meaning only kids with EU passports need apply.

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      But “Spencer” producer Paul Webster insists there has been a mix-up and he is meeting with British actors for the part, adding Brexit will not impact casting.
      “We’re meeting British boys all the time for this role,” Webster told Deadline. “If they happen to have an Irish passport all well and good. But it’s not a hindrance to have a British passport. We’re not saying we need a foreigner to play Prince William.”
      “Many of our cast will be British. Some of our cast will be European to meet certain funding requirements. But this is an official co-production with Europe so we don’t anticipate any issue with our British cast working in Germany. There is no connection to Brexit.”
      Pablo Larrain will direct Steven Knight’s script, which is set over a weekend in the early 1990s, when Princess Diana, played by Stewart, decided her marriage to Prince Charles was over.

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      British Actors Banned From Playing Prince William in Kristen Stewart's Princess Diana Movie

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      Actors with British passports are not allowed to audition for the role of young Duke of Cambridge in the upcoming ‘Spencer’ movie fronted by the ‘Twilight’ star.

      Nov 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Brexit means British kids will be barred for auditioning for the role of Prince William in a new movie starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana.
      Casting director Amy Hubbard posted a call out for 11-year-old male actors to audition for a role in the new movie, “Spencer”, on Twitter – but her followers spotted a stipulation that applicants must have a “European (not British-European) passport.”
      The note explained that the stipulation was down to “new Brexit rules” in place when Britain finally severs its ties with the European Union on 1 January (20), three-and-a-half years after voting to leave in a referendum.

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      “Spencer”, a biopic on the life of Diana, Princess of Wales, starring [Kristen Stewart and directed by “Jackie” ‘s Pablo Larrain, is due to shoot in Germany for three months early next year.
      Although the film is set at Queen Elizabeth’s Sandringham estate over three days during Christmas in the early 1990s when Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles was coming to an end, it is to be filmed in Germany with EU-based financiers.
      Hubbard went on to explain that rules around the funding of the film meant some actors had to share common citizenship with its financial backers, meaning only kids with EU passports need apply.
      The movie will be directed by Chilean filmmaker Pablo Larrain and stars Stewart in the key role of the tragic Princess, who died in a car crash in 1997.

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      Kristen Stewart Points Out Loophole in Notion That Only Gay Actors Should Play Gay Characters

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      The ‘Happiest Season’ star is undecided about her stance in the matter as she realizes that by such rule, she will no longer be able to play a straight character.

      Nov 25, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Kristen Stewart has weighed in on the long debate of whether straight performers should steer clear of gay roles. The actress revealed her stance in the issue during an interview with Variety to discuss her upcoming film “Happiest Season”, in which she portrays a young lesbian who celebrates the holidays at her girlfriend’s parents’ home.
      When asked if she agrees that gay characters should only be portrayed by gay actors, the 30-year-old prefaced her answer by saying, “I think about this all the time.” Stewart, who has taken roles in indies as well as mainstream movies, admitted, “Being somebody who has had so much access to work, I’ve just lived with such a creative abundance.”
      Stewart rose to fame for portraying Bella Swan in the “Twilight Saga” film series before she began publicly dating women and confirmed she’s bisexual in 2017. “You know, a young white girl who was straight and only really was gay later and is, like, skinny – do you know what I’m saying? I so acknowledge that I’ve just gotten to work,” she continued.
      While she agrees that “I would never want to tell a story that really should be told by somebody who’s lived that experience,” the “Panic Room” star pointed out there’s “a gray area” in the notion. She explained, “It’s a slippery slope conversation because that means I could never play another straight character if I’m going to hold everyone to the letter of this particular law.”

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      “There are ways for men to tell women’s stories, or ways for women to tell men’s stories,” she argued, before adding the condition, “But we need to have our finger on the pulse and actually have to care. You kind of know where you’re allowed.”
      Stressing the importance of approval from the community represented by a certain character, the BAFTA Award-winning actress added, “I mean, if you’re telling a story about a community and they’re not welcoming to you, then f**k off. But if they are, and you’re becoming an ally and a part of it and there’s something that drove you there in the first place that makes you uniquely endowed with a perspective that might be worthwhile.”
      “There’s nothing wrong with learning about each other. And therefore helping each other tell stories,” she stressed, before concluding her opinion on the matter, “So I don’t have a sure-shot answer for that.”
      Citing her “Happiest Season” co-star Mackenzie Davis as an example, Stewart said how having a straight actor in a gay role can be justified. “I will say, Mackenzie is not somebody who identifies as a lesbian. She was the only person in my mind that could have played this with me,” she explained.
      Noting that her opinion could be biased, she added, “Sometimes, artfully speaking, you’re just drawn to a certain group of people. I could defend that, but I’m sure that somebody with a different perspective could make me feel bad about that – and then make me renege on everything I’ve just said. I acknowledge the world that we live in. And I absolutely would never want to traipse on someone else’s opportunity to do that – I would feel terrible about that.”

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      Kristen Stewart: Growing Up Would Have Been Easier If There Were Gay Christmas Rom-Coms

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      The former ‘Twilight’s Saga’ actress wishes she had been able to watch a gay family holiday movie when she was a teenager so growing up would be much easier.

      Nov 22, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Kristen Stewart wishes she’d been able to watch a gay Christmas rom-com like her new movie “Happiest Season” as a teenager.
      The 30-year-old actress stars alongside Mackenzie Davis in the new film, which follows a young woman who wants to propose to her girlfriend at a family holiday party – only to discover her partner hasn’t come out to her conservative mum and dad.
      Kristen, who has been in a string of same-sex relationships since splitting from her “Twilight” co-star Robert Pattinson in 2013, says that growing up would have been much easier if more big, family-friendly films addressed LGBTQ+ relationships.

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      “I didn’t grow up with a movie that had such expansive ambition, that had two female leads at the centre of a love story, and not in this format,” she tells British newspaper The Guardian. “Not to say there hasn’t been great queer content made over the years that has been really beautiful, and really important touchstones. But at the same time, it’s not something that I grew up with, and I would have loved to. So it feels good to be a part of it.”
      The movie is directed by actress and filmmaker Clea DuVall, who identifies as a lesbian, and Kristen sees “Happiest Season” as a real sign of progress for LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood.
      “I think it’s just evidence of progress and desire,” she adds. “You know, it’s one foot in front of the other. It’s pretty obvious to anyone that’s ever engaged with this thought process that the answer would be: because we’re choking for it, obviously, and so there needs to be more.”
      “Happiest Season” is available to buy and rent from 26 November.

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      Kristen Stewart Feels 'Intimidated as Hell' as She's Learning Princess Diana's Accent for New Movie

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      The former ‘Twilight’ actress is more than a little ‘intimidated’ as she’s doing everything she can to master Princess Diana’s distinct lilt for the upcoming ‘Spencer’.
      Oct 9, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Kristen Stewart is more than a little “intimidated” about mastering the late Princess Diana’s accent for new movie “Spencer”.
      It was revealed earlier this year (20) that the former “Twilight” star would be taking on the role of the royal in the film – with the announcement dividing opinion among fans.
      While many thought it should have gone to a British actress, American star Kristen has assured critics that she’s doing everything she can to master Diana’s English lilt.
      “The accent is intimidating as all hell because people know that voice, and it’s so, so distinct and particular,” she told InStyle magazine. “I’m working on it now and already have my dialect coach.”

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      Kristen added that she hasn’t been “this excited about playing a part… in so long” and, ahead of shooting, she’s researching the tragic ex-wife of Britain’s Prince Charles as much as she can to make sure she does her justice on the silver screen.
      “In terms of research, I’ve gotten through two and a half biographies, and I’m finishing all the material before I actually go make the movie,” she continued.
      “It’s one of the saddest stories to exist ever, and I don’t want to just play Diana – I want to know her implicitly.”
      The film, directed by Pablo Larrain (“Jackie”, “Neruda”) and written by “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight, imagines a weekend in the early 1990s when Prince Charles’ wife decided her marriage to the heir to the throne wasn’t working.

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      Kristen Stewart Confirmed to Play Princess Diana in New Movie 'Spencer'

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      The ‘Twilight’ actress has been tapped to portray the late mother of Prince William and Harry in an upcoming movie written by ‘Peaky Blinders’ creator and directed by ‘Jackie’ helmer.
      Jun 18, 2020
      AceShowbiz – “Charlie’s Angels” star Kristen Stewart has signed on to play Princess Diana in director Pablo Larrain’s new film, “Spencer”.
      The film, written by “Peaky Blinders” creator Steven Knight, imagines a weekend in the early 1990s when Prince Charles’ wife decided her marriage to the heir to the throne wasn’t working.
      Production is expected to begin in early 2021 and the film is expected to be one of the hot ticket packages up for grabs at the virtual Cannes Market.
      Larrain, who previously enjoyed success with the biopics “Jackie” and “Neruda”, will also produce the film.
      The Chilean filmmaker accepts he might be considered an odd choice to direct a film about Princess Diana, but he insists he’s perfect, telling Deadline, “We all grew up reading and understanding what a fairytale is. Usually, the prince comes and finds the princess, invites her to become his wife and eventually she becomes queen. That is the fairytale. When someone decides not to be the queen, and says, I’d rather go and be myself, it’s a big big decision, a fairytale upside down. I’ve always been very surprised by that and thought it must have been very hard to do. That is the heart of the movie.”
      “How and why do you decide to do that? It’s a great universal story that can reach millions and millions of people, and that’s what we want to do. We want to make a movie that goes wide, connects with a worldwide audience that is interested in such a fascinating life.”
      And the director can’t wait to turn Stewart into Diana, calling the “Twilight” star “one of the great actors around today.”
      “Kristen can be many things, and she can be very mysterious and very fragile and ultimately very strong as well, which is what we need,” Larrain adds. “The combination of those elements made me think of her. 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.”
      “I’ve seen movies from Kristen that are so diverse it’s incredible, showing different layers and her diversity and strength as an actress. We’re very happy to have her, she’s very committed. As a filmmaker, when you have someone who can hold such a weight, dramatic and narrative weight just with her eyes, then you have the strong lead who can deliver what we are looking for.”
      He continues, “It’s a very energetic and beautiful script by Steven Knight, whose work I have admired for years. It captures what I have always found and that is an enormous amount of beauty in the power of Diana. When she had the stage of the world and what she had to say in her own story and how strong she could be when she needed to transform herself into something different, to find her own path. It’s a romantic story of a woman going through difficult times who finds the light and the solution.”
      “She died years after where our story is set and so we don’t deal with that. It’s only three days of her life and in that very small amount of time, you’re able to get into a wider, bigger perspective of who she was. We all know her fate, what happened to her, and we don’t need to go there. We’ll stay in this more intimate space where she could express where she wants to go and who she wants to be.”

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