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  • ‘I Can’t Resist a Challenge’: Emma Corrin

    Express News Service

    Were you familiar with the book, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, before this new adaptation came to you?

    Pretty familiar, I would say. I love the book and I’m a huge fan of DH Lawrence and of how bold he was as a writer. The novel was ahead of its time. I was excited to adapt it with Laure (director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre) and at the prospect of making something new and different.

    How is this version of the story different from what we have seen on screen before?

    I think the fact that it centres on the female perspective is what makes it different. This is about a woman’s journey of self-discovery—the discovery of her sexuality, especially. Hopefully, this adaptation will spark a lot of useful conversations. Finding that relevance for today and creating a modern twist on such a famous story was really important to me.

    The story is famous for its intimate scenes. How did you cope with that?

    It was challenging. It took me out of my comfort zone. It felt like a lot of pressure because there was so much potential to do something really bold and real—something that will start conversations about female pleasure. That is a conversation we need to be having more of today.

    Tell us about the scene when Lady Chatterley and Oliver Mellors are both naked in the rain. What was that like to film?

    My initial feeling was terror mixed with excitement at the prospect of having to do it. I hadn’t seen anything like it on screen before. I can’t resist a challenge. It’s something that draws me to projects. That scene was honestly one of the most terrifying and exhilarating things I have ever done.

    How did you enjoy working with Jack O’Connel as your love interest?

    It was great. I felt very safe and comfortable with Jack; we were both able to enjoy it.

    Did you do anything to create a bond with Jack before filming or did the chemistry we see on screen just happen instinctively?

    An element of it was pretty instinctual, but then we also had a lot of rehearsal time together, which helped. We worked very closely with intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien, who helped createan environment where we felt safe, comfortable and able to enjoy what we were doing. I also worked with Polly Bennett, a movement coach with whom I had earlier worked on The Crown. At the beginning of the film, when Connie is with Clifford, we decided to define their cerebral relationship from the waist up. Then when she meets Mellors, suddenly everything in her comes alive and she is fully engaged.

    You have played so many fascinating characters. Do you have a favourite?

    I don’t think I have a favourite. I have just enjoyed how different they all are. I love exploring what motivates people and how people deal with things. As someone growing, changing and learning about myself, it’s a treat to explore different perspectives.

    The Crown is back as one of the biggest shows on TV. Did you pass on any advice to Elizabeth Debicki about playing Princess Diana?

    I know Elizabeth; we share a lot of mutual friends, but we have never talked about Diana. I would never want to force advice on her. I think the beautiful thing about The Crown is that each actor brings a new perspective and a new life force to a character. There’s something beautiful in that, so for me it has been about taking a step back.

    Finally, what do you hope audiences will take away from watching Lady Chatterley’s Lover?

    I hope they take away the central theme to this particular film, which for us was always freedom and that sense of liberation to be able to inhabit your body in the way you want to. I hope people see this and it starts conversations about female sexuality and how we should be more comfortable seeing female pleasure and sex depicted on screen.

    Were you familiar with the book, Lady Chatterley’s Lover, before this new adaptation came to you?

    Pretty familiar, I would say. I love the book and I’m a huge fan of DH Lawrence and of how bold he was as a writer. The novel was ahead of its time. I was excited to adapt it with Laure (director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre) and at the prospect of making something new and different.

    How is this version of the story different from what we have seen on screen before?

    I think the fact that it centres on the female perspective is what makes it different. This is about a woman’s journey of self-discovery—the discovery of her sexuality, especially. Hopefully, this adaptation will spark a lot of useful conversations. Finding that relevance for today and creating a modern twist on such a famous story was really important to me.

    The story is famous for its intimate scenes. How did you cope with that?

    It was challenging. It took me out of my comfort zone. It felt like a lot of pressure because there was so much potential to do something really bold and real—something that will start conversations about female pleasure. That is a conversation we need to be having more of today.

    Tell us about the scene when Lady Chatterley and Oliver Mellors are both naked in the rain. What was that like to film?

    My initial feeling was terror mixed with excitement at the prospect of having to do it. I hadn’t seen anything like it on screen before. I can’t resist a challenge. It’s something that draws me to projects. That scene was honestly one of the most terrifying and exhilarating things I have ever done.

    How did you enjoy working with Jack O’Connel as your love interest?

    It was great. I felt very safe and comfortable with Jack; we were both able to enjoy it.

    Did you do anything to create a bond with Jack before filming or did the chemistry we see on screen just happen instinctively?

    An element of it was pretty instinctual, but then we also had a lot of rehearsal time together, which helped. We worked very closely with intimacy coordinator Ita O’Brien, who helped create
    an environment where we felt safe, comfortable and able to enjoy what we were doing. I also worked with Polly Bennett, a movement coach with whom I had earlier worked on The Crown. At the beginning of the film, when Connie is with Clifford, we decided to define their cerebral relationship from the waist up. Then when she meets Mellors, suddenly everything in her comes alive and she is fully engaged.

    You have played so many fascinating characters. Do you have a favourite?

    I don’t think I have a favourite. I have just enjoyed how different they all are. I love exploring what motivates people and how people deal with things. As someone growing, changing and learning about myself, it’s a treat to explore different perspectives.

    The Crown is back as one of the biggest shows on TV. Did you pass on any advice to Elizabeth Debicki about playing Princess Diana?

    I know Elizabeth; we share a lot of mutual friends, but we have never talked about Diana. I would never want to force advice on her. I think the beautiful thing about The Crown is that each actor brings a new perspective and a new life force to a character. There’s something beautiful in that, so for me it has been about taking a step back.

    Finally, what do you hope audiences will take away from watching Lady Chatterley’s Lover?

    I hope they take away the central theme to this particular film, which for us was always freedom and that sense of liberation to be able to inhabit your body in the way you want to. I hope people see this and it starts conversations about female sexuality and how we should be more comfortable seeing female pleasure and sex depicted on screen.

  • Emma Corrin of ‘The Crown’ bats for gender-neutral award categories

    By IANS

    LOS ANGELES: English actress Emma Corrin, who played Diana Frances Spencer, Princess of Wales in Season 4 of the streaming series ‘The Crown’, has called for genderless categories at major entertainment awards shows, reports Variety.

    The actress shared the above sentiment in an interview with BBC News. In particular, Corrin, who identifies as non-binary as she uses they/them pronouns, noted that nominations for best actor and best actress should be merged into one, gender-neutral category.

    According to Variety, Corrin has earned praise for their supporting performance in Michael Grandage’s new period drama ‘My Policeman’ but the actress shares that they feel discomfort at the prospect of campaigning in a gendered category.

    “It’s difficult for me at the moment trying to justify in my head being non-binary and being nominated in female categories,” Corrin said. “When it comes to categories, do we need to make it specific as to whether you’re being nominated for a female role or a male role?”

    “I hope for a future in which that happens,” Corrin continued, speaking on the prospect of gender-neutral categories. “It’s about everyone being able to feel acknowledged and represented.”

    Variety adds that Corrin received an Emmy nomination last year on ‘The Crown’ for outstanding lead actress, though that came while the actor was still accepting she/her pronouns.

    “You can discuss awards and the representation there, but really the conversation needs to be about having more representation in the material itself, in the content that we are seeing for non-binary people, for queer people, for trans people, because then I think that will change a lot,” Corrin said.

    She added, “When those parts come up, meaning more people and more actors are playing those roles, then I think there will be more of an urgency with which these questions will be addressed.”

    Some music award shows have already started moving toward gender-inclusive award programming, such as the Grammys, which became gender-neutral in 2012. The Brit Awards also merged the categories for best male and female solo artists into one category for the 2022 ceremony.

    LOS ANGELES: English actress Emma Corrin, who played Diana Frances Spencer, Princess of Wales in Season 4 of the streaming series ‘The Crown’, has called for genderless categories at major entertainment awards shows, reports Variety.

    The actress shared the above sentiment in an interview with BBC News. In particular, Corrin, who identifies as non-binary as she uses they/them pronouns, noted that nominations for best actor and best actress should be merged into one, gender-neutral category.

    According to Variety, Corrin has earned praise for their supporting performance in Michael Grandage’s new period drama ‘My Policeman’ but the actress shares that they feel discomfort at the prospect of campaigning in a gendered category.

    “It’s difficult for me at the moment trying to justify in my head being non-binary and being nominated in female categories,” Corrin said. “When it comes to categories, do we need to make it specific as to whether you’re being nominated for a female role or a male role?”

    “I hope for a future in which that happens,” Corrin continued, speaking on the prospect of gender-neutral categories. “It’s about everyone being able to feel acknowledged and represented.”

    Variety adds that Corrin received an Emmy nomination last year on ‘The Crown’ for outstanding lead actress, though that came while the actor was still accepting she/her pronouns.

    “You can discuss awards and the representation there, but really the conversation needs to be about having more representation in the material itself, in the content that we are seeing for non-binary people, for queer people, for trans people, because then I think that will change a lot,” Corrin said.

    She added, “When those parts come up, meaning more people and more actors are playing those roles, then I think there will be more of an urgency with which these questions will be addressed.”

    Some music award shows have already started moving toward gender-inclusive award programming, such as the Grammys, which became gender-neutral in 2012. The Brit Awards also merged the categories for best male and female solo artists into one category for the 2022 ceremony.

  • Emma Corrin talks about intimate scenes in ‘My Policeman’

    By IANS

    English actress Emma Corrin, who is awaiting the release of her movie ‘My Policeman’, recently opened up about the importance of intimate scenes in the film. The film, which also stars Harry Styles (Tom) and David Dawson, sees Emma playing the role of Tom’s wife, Marion.Talking about the intimate scenes and how they helped to move the narrative forward, Emma said, “When Tom and Marion are first intimate together, it’s almost heartbreaking in the sense that, although they’re physically close to each other, they’re so far apart. I think it’s one of the first times she realises there’s something quite significant missing from their relationship. You feel that and feel for her, and that’s very powerful.”The film is set in 1957 Britain when homosexuality was taboo. It tells the story of a married man falling in love with his best friend. But the ‘many’ intimate scenes in the film have become the talk of the town.Adding how the bond between the three friends is crucial in the film, Corrin said, “The friendship that the three of them have is so central and we knew that the audience would really need to believe in that. We were lucky to have a three-week rehearsal process before we started shooting where we got to know each other.”Corrin, who identifies as a non-binary, found it challenging to play the character, “I was willing to explore it and I learned a lot. I certainly learned what it was like for people to exist at that time.”With hopes that the film will further conversations about the LGBTQIA+ community in society, Corrin concluded, “Marion’s journey and what she does, is so central to furthering the narrative of queer acceptance today. It’s why the film is so heartbreaking.”Directed by Michael Grandage, ‘My Policeman’ is based on Bethan Roberts’ 2012 novel of the same name and is set to stream on Prime Video from November 4.

    English actress Emma Corrin, who is awaiting the release of her movie ‘My Policeman’, recently opened up about the importance of intimate scenes in the film. The film, which also stars Harry Styles (Tom) and David Dawson, sees Emma playing the role of Tom’s wife, Marion.
    Talking about the intimate scenes and how they helped to move the narrative forward, Emma said, “When Tom and Marion are first intimate together, it’s almost heartbreaking in the sense that, although they’re physically close to each other, they’re so far apart. I think it’s one of the first times she realises there’s something quite significant missing from their relationship. You feel that and feel for her, and that’s very powerful.”
    The film is set in 1957 Britain when homosexuality was taboo. It tells the story of a married man falling in love with his best friend. But the ‘many’ intimate scenes in the film have become the talk of the town.
    Adding how the bond between the three friends is crucial in the film, Corrin said, “The friendship that the three of them have is so central and we knew that the audience would really need to believe in that. We were lucky to have a three-week rehearsal process before we started shooting where we got to know each other.”
    Corrin, who identifies as a non-binary, found it challenging to play the character, “I was willing to explore it and I learned a lot. I certainly learned what it was like for people to exist at that time.”
    With hopes that the film will further conversations about the LGBTQIA+ community in society, Corrin concluded, “Marion’s journey and what she does, is so central to furthering the narrative of queer acceptance today. It’s why the film is so heartbreaking.”
    Directed by Michael Grandage, ‘My Policeman’ is based on Bethan Roberts’ 2012 novel of the same name and is set to stream on Prime Video from November 4.

  • Emma Corrin to headline crime thriller series Retreat

    By Express News Service

    Emma Corrin of The Crown fame will headline an upcoming limited series for FX titled Retreat.The crime thriller series hails from The OA creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. Corrin will portray Darby Hart, an amateur sleuth who attempts to solve a homicide at a secluded resort.

    A reclusive billionaire invites Darby and 11 other guests to a dazzline, remote location. There, one of the guests is found dead and Darby has to fight to prove that it was a murder against a tide of competing interests, before the killer takes another life.

    Marling and Batmanglij will write and direct the series as well as executive produce along with Andrea Sperling. Retreat is produced by FXP Productions.

    Corrin shot to fame for her role of Princess Diana Spencer in fourth season of Netflix’s The Crown. The actor will next feature in My Policeman opposite Harry Styles and in French filmmaker Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover. 

  • Jack O’Connell, Matthew Duckett board romantic drama ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Jack O’Connell, best known for the 2014 war film “Unbroken”, and Matthew Duckett of “Doctors” fame have joined “The Crown” star Emma Corrin in the new feature film adaptation of DH Lawrence’s classic novel “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”.

    The project will be the first film to be produced under the new partnership where Sony Pictures will offer Netflix a first look at any films it intends to make for streaming, reported Deadline.

    The story follows the life of Lady Chatterley, a woman born to a life of wealth and privilege, who soon finds herself married to a man that she eventually falls out of love with.

    Lady Chatterley engages in a torrid affair with a gamekeeper on their English estate, discovering more desire and intimacy than she thought possible.

    When she realises that she has fallen heart and soul, she breaks all traditions of the day and seeks happiness with the man she loves.

    Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, known for “The Mustang” and “The Act”, will direct the film from “Life of Pi” writer David Magee’s script.

    Laurence Mark, Pete Czernin and Graham Broadbent of Blueprint Pictures are producing “Lady Chatterley’s Lover”.

    Marisa Paiva and Nikki Cooper are overseeing the film for Sony’s 3000 Pictures. 

  • ‘The Crown’ actress Emma Corrin, Harry Styles wrap shooting of ‘My Policeman’

    By PTI
    LONDON: Emma Corrin and Harry Styles have completed filming on Amazon Prime Video’s romantic drama “My Policeman”.

    Corrin, who shot to global fame after playing Princess Diana on the Netflix series “The Crown”, announced the wrap of the Venice schedule on Instagram.

    “aaaaand that’s a falafel wrap baaaaby,” Corrin posted on Wednesday night alongside pictures from the set.

    Set in the late 1990s, “My Policeman” follows the arrival of elderly invalid Patrick into Marion and Tom’s home, which triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previous: the passionate relationship between Tom (Styles) and Patrick (David Dawson) at a time when homosexuality was illegal.

    Corrin is essaying the role of younger Marion.

    An adaptation of the acclaimed novel of the same name by Bethan Roberts, the movie is directed by “Genius” fame Michael Grandage from a script by Ron Nyswaner, known for “Philadelphia”.

    Rupert Everett, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, and Kadiff Kirwan are also part of the cast.

  • ‘The Crown’ star Emma Corrin in talks to join ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover’

    By ANI
    WASHINGTON: Actor Emma Corrin, widely known for playing Diana, Princess of Wales, in Netflix’s popular period drama ‘The Crown’, is gearing up to portray another high-society woman.

    As per Variety, the Golden Globe-winning actor is in talks to star in ‘Lady Chatterley’s Lover,’ an upcoming romance drama about the scandalous affair between star-crossed lovers.

    Based on D.H. Lawrence’s novel, the story follows the wealthy and privileged Lady Chatterley, who finds herself married to a man she doesn’t love and engages in a torrid affair with a gamekeeper on their English estate, discovering more desire and intimacy than she thought possible. When she realizes that she has fallen heart and soul, she breaks all traditions of the day and seeks happiness with the man she loves.

    The book was originally published in Italy and France in the 1920s, but it was not printed in the United States until 1959 due to obscenity.

    Actor-director Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, whose credits include ‘The Mustang’, ‘Mrs. America’ and ‘The Act’, will helm the forthcoming film. ‘Life of Pi’ fame screenwriter David Magee is on board to pen the script, and 3000 Pictures, the production company founded by Elizabeth Gabler, is backing the big-screen adaptation.

    Producers include Laurence Mark, Pete Czernin and Graham Broadbent of Blueprint Pictures. Marisa Paiva and Nikki Cooper are the executives overseeing the project for 3000 Pictures.

    Meanwhile, Corrin recently won the Golden Globe for actress in a television series (drama) for her portrayal of Princess Diana in the Netflix series ‘The Crown’. She will next be seen opposite singer-actor Harry Styles in the romantic drama ‘My Policeman’. Corrin also appeared in the British drama ‘Misbehaviour’ with Keira Knightley, Keeley Hawes and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.

  • ‘The Crown’ actress Emma Corrin to star alongside Harry Styles in Amazon’s ‘My Policeman’

    By Express News Service
    The Crown fame Emma Corrin will feature opposite British singer-actor Harry Styles in Amazon’s upcoming movie My Policeman.

    An adaptation of the acclaimed novel of the same name by Bethan Roberts, the movie will be directed by Genius fame Michael Grandage from a script by Philadelphia writer Ron Nyswaner.

    Set in the late 1990s, the story follows the arrival of elderly invalid Patrick into Marion and Tom’s home, which triggers the exploration of seismic events from 40 years previous: the passionate relationship between Tom and Patrick at a time when homosexuality was illegal.Styles, who made his acting debut with Christopher Nolan’s 2017 war drama Dunkirk, will essay the role of Tom. Corrin will portray Marion in the movie.

    The 25-year-old actor recently found global fame after she portrayed Lady Diana Spencer in the fourth season of the hit Netflix series The Crown. For her performance in the show, Corrin received nominations for Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild (SAG) awards.My Policeman will be produced by Greg Berlanti, Robbie Rogers, and Sarah Schechter through their banner Berlanti-Schechter Films, in collaboration with Cora Palfrey and Phillip Herd at’Independent Film Company and MGC.