In mid June 2020, it was announced that Larraín would direct a film, inspired by Princess Diana's decision to end her marriage to Prince Charles and leave the British royal family, with Kristen Stewart to star as Princess Diana. Later that month, it was reported that Neon had acquired the rights to distribute the film in the United States in a deal worth more than $4 million. By late January 2021, Timothy Spall, Sean Harris, Sally Hawkins, Richard Sammel and Amy Manson rounded out the film's cast. At the same time, principal photography commenced and wrapped in late April. Filming took place throughout Germany and at Sandringham House, Sandringham, Norfolk, England. Prior to filming, Stewart trained for six months to perfect her accent. Moreover, Larraín had Stewart watch Gena Rowlands' performance in A Woman Under the Influence (1974) to prepare for her role. Additionally, Stewart watched The Crown (2016-Present) to prepare her role.
The film stars Stewart, Spall, Harris, Hawkins, Sammel and Manson. Stewart delivers a tremendous performance in a movie that marches to its own beat without ever taking its eye off the ball. Stewart is so incredibly Diana it's tough to imagine anyone else in the role. We are facing a historical film that will be remembered forever as the admirable biopic in which Stewart did justice to the legend of Princess Diana.
A visually-stunning and emotionally-moving film, but the people of color in this film were used as background and not one had a speaking role. The film is a stunning profile of an iconic British woman's personal fortitude at a time of extreme grief. The film is beautifully crafted and Stewart's performance is superb. The film isn't just a convincing and riveting depiction of a 21st century icon; it's also a heart-rending portrait of a troubled woman trying to regain control when the life she knows is suddenly and cruelly being twisted. Larrain and Stewart seem to pull off the impossible in Jackie: to make an incredible internal film about the importance of grandeur. The film is one about the legacy of Diana but it's also a part of it. It's as beautifully and evidently staged as the tour the Princess herself gave on primetime television. Perfectly timed for interesting political times, the film is about as heartbreaking a portrayal of Princess Diana's history and legacy as you could imagine. The director took a very minimalist approach resulting in a film that feels deeply intimate and personal. Larraín's second English-language feature, the battle between privacy and public expectation is at the heart of this staggering movie.
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