In the biopic Caught in Flight Naomi Watts is looking to play the late Princess Diana.
According to Variety, the actress will be the lead for the film directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel with a script from Stephen Jeffreys. Production on the project is supposed to start later this year in England.
The film will focus on the last two years of Diana's life and her difficulties with finding personal happiness and her life as a humanitarian and troubles with being in the public spotlight.
Watts' next role is starring in The Impossible with Ewan McGregor. Talking about her role as royalty she said "It is such an honor to be able to play this iconic role -- Princess Diana was loved across the world and I look forward to rising to the challenge of playing her on screen."
