The Late Diana, Princess of Wales, News Thread 8: June 2008-

[Kataryn]

I believe even Diana had still a bit of a grip on what was fanatsy and what was real life. She would have never starred in a film, not as herself and not as a fictional character. For her the world was a stage but one on which she preferred to be herself (as leading character). So she certainly did not want to diminish her standing by becoming an actress professionally.

[Duke of Marmalade]

Originally Posted by Duchessmary

I'm inclined to believe it. Now that would've been something to see!

Me too. Why would Kevin Costner now come up with this story if it wasnt true. He is not exactly a gossip person, has behaved very dignified re his own private life & not taken the opportunity to seek the limelight re Whitney Houston.

I do believe that Diana thought about various options re a life in America and if such offer would have come up, why not. Perhaps she wouldnt have ended up as leading character but an appearance of some kind, why not?

[NGalitzine]

Had she done it more people would have seen her in the socialite/actress/publicity seeker role than as the princess of hearts/wronged woman/victim role she tried to portray herself in.

[Madame Royale]

Diana also gave consideration to moving to Australia for a while, though the distance between here and Europe was not at all agreeable. Especially when her two boys would remain in Britain (natually).

[Osipi]

I think we would have heard a lot more about this if she was really considering taking on a speaking role in this movie. When I first heard about it, what flashed through my mind was a possible cameo appearance similar to the one Beatrice did in "Young Victoria". Mostly something done for the fun of it.

[Baroness of Books]

Originally Posted by Kataryn

I believe even Diana had still a bit of a grip on what was fanatsy and what was real life. She would have never starred in a film, not as herself and not as a fictional character. For her the world was a stage but one on which she preferred to be herself (as leading character). So she certainly did not want to diminish her standing by becoming an actress professionally.

And she definitely would have been at the mercy of the press who would be voracious in following her new public role from princess to actress. As an actress, her life would really be an open door. Whether or not that's what she truly wanted, we'll never know. But, again, I never believed that report when I first heard it years ago.

[sirhon11234]

The key word is talked. The Princess and Kevin Costner talked about the sequel. He never said she was going to do it. Personally I doubt she would've done it.

[georgiea]

Originally Posted by sirhon11234

The key word is talked. The Princess and Kevin Costner talked about the sequel. He never said she was going to do it. Personally I doubt she would've done it.

Hi sirhon, I agree. I read in one of mine Diana, Princess of Wales' books that the princess told Kevin Costner no to the role, but she was flattered. Diana wanted to film documentaries and not be an actor. I still wonder if Diana got over staying silent in a talking part for a school play that she was in?

[di-fan72]

Originally Posted by NGalitzine

Had she done it more people would have seen her in the socialite/actress/publicity seeker role than as the princess of hearts/wronged woman/victim role she tried to portray herself in.

I agree with you, if she would have done this (if the whole thing is true) it would have been a totally wrong choice!