Thaindian News

By Gina Gomez
Oct 21, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Academy-award winning actress Charlize Theron and “Pirates of the Caribbean” star Keira Knightley are both likely to play Princess Diana in two different projects, according to reports. While Keira Knightley is going to be part of the forthcoming flick by film company Pathe based on the life of the British royal, the “Sweet November” actress is going to edge the character of Princess Diana in a separate biopic.

The forthcoming movie in which Keira Knightley is expected play the role of Princess of Wales is likely to make it to the theaters next year which would have been the British royal’s 50th birthday had she been alive. Although intrinsic details of the project are being kept under the wraps, sources have divulged that the flick highlight the early years of Princess Diana, her marriage to Prince Charles followed by their split and her tragic death in a car crash in the year 1997. According to insiders, the actress who would be playing the lead role has not been finalized as yet but producers are hoping to cast Keira Knightley in the much-coveted role.

In the meanwhile, rumor has it that actress Charlize Theron is also being eyed to play the British royal in a biopic focusing on the life of the Princess of Wales that would be produced by Bafta-winning producer Stephen Evans. However, the flick starring the Oscar-winning actress is going to be slightly different in terms of its storyline as it would focus on Princess Diana’s relationship with her former bodyguard Ken Wharfe. Reportedly, actor Ewan McGregor has been roped in to play the leading man in this project.