Spencer: Princess Diana movie release date, cast and trailer
PRINCESS Diana's incredible story is set to be re-told in a new movie called Spencer.
On August 25, 2021, the was officially released by Neon, the distribution company behind the new movie, along with the anticipated release date.
When is Princess Diana movie Spencer coming out?
Many fans thought that the highly anticipated movie would be delayed due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic but the countdown is officially on.
Along with the movie poster, Neon announced that the film will be released in theaters this November.
"Every fairy tale ends. Kristen Stewart is Diana Spencer. A glimpse at Pablo Larraín's SPENCER. In Theaters Nov. 5," the company said in a tweet alongside the poster.
Following the release date announcement, fans hoped a trailer soon followed.
Who is in the Spencer cast?
It was revealed in the summer of 2020 that Twilight star Kristen Stewart would be portraying Diana in the upcoming biopic.
However, the casting was met with fury as many fans felt the role should go to a British actress.
In an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kristen discussed the challenges that came with portraying such an iconic figure.
She said: "It's hard not to feel protective over her. She was so young.
"Everyone's perspective is different, and there's no way to get everything right, what is fact in relation to personal experience."
Other cast members include:
- Sean Harris
- Sally Hawkins
- Amy Manson
- Timothy Spall
- Jack Farthing
- Olga Hellsing
- Michael Epp
- Ryan Wichert
- John Keogh
- Jack Nielen
- Wendy Patterson
- Niklas Kohrt
- Thomas Douglas
What is Spencer about?
Spencer centres on three days around 1992.
The story takes place at the royal family's Sandringham Estate, where they usually spend the festive season.
Over Christmas Eve, Christmas, and Boxing Day, Diana realises that her marriage to Prince Charles has unravelled and revaluates the direction her life has taken.
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While the movie will not show the Princess's tragic death in 1997, it will portray Diana's struggling marriage.
The story will also show her tough decision to leave the royal family for good.
The film focuses on Diana's own self-discovery and the strength she found in difficult times.