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Royal role: Will Naomi Watts make a good Princess Diana?

They're certainly big royal shoes to fill. (She was a size 9.)Naomi Watts is now set to play the late Princess Diana, according to Variety. "Caught In Flight," which originally had "Tree of Life" star Jessica Chastain attached, will tell the story of Diana's last two years, specifically how  "finding true personal happiness for the first time allowed her to evolve into a major international camp
Naomi Watts (left), shown in Sydney, Australia on Feb. 1, has been tapped to play the late Princess Diana, shown in Tuzla, Bosnia on Aug. 9, 1997, in a new film not yet in production.
Naomi Watts (left), shown in Sydney, Australia on Feb. 1, has been tapped to play the late Princess Diana, shown in Tuzla, Bosnia on Aug. 9, 1997, in a new film not yet in production.AP

They're certainly big royal shoes to fill. (She was a size 9.)

Naomi Watts is now set to play the late Princess Diana, according to Variety. "Caught In Flight," which originally had "Tree of Life" star Jessica Chastain attached, will tell the story of Diana's last two years, specifically how  "finding true personal happiness for the first time allowed her to evolve into a major international campaigner and humanitarian."

The acclaimed Australian actress, 43, says she's honored to portray the iconic princess who died at age 36, telling Variety: "Princess Diana was loved across the world, and I look forward to rising to the challenge of playing her on screen." They're both beautiful blondes, and both possess a certain grace and charm.

What do you think? Are you fan of the casting?

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