'Twilight' actor Kristen Stewart to step into Lady Diana's shoes for Pablo Larrain's 'Spencer'

'Twilight' actor Kristen Stewart has been roped in to play the late Princess Diana in Pablo Larrain directed drama 'Spencer.' The late icon was married into the British Royals as Lady Diana Spencer and died in 1997 after a car crash in Paris.

The forthcoming drama chronicles the time when the late Princess of Wales decided to leave her marriage with Prince Charles while holidaying with the British Royals. Written by Steven Knight, the production of the movie is set to begin in early 2021.

Larrain and Juan de Dios Larrain would produce the film through their Fabula banner, along with Jonas Dornbach, Janine Jackowski and Paul Webster. FilmNation Entertainment, who is handling international rights will introduce the film to buyers at the upcoming virtual Cannes market, cited The Hollywood Reporter.

Lady Diana Frances Spencer married Prince Charles in 1981. The couple, however separated in 1992 due to incompatibility and extramarital affairs. The couple got divorced in 1996, just a year before Princess Diana's demise.