The official “Spencer” synopsis reads: “December, 1991: The Prince and Princess of Wales’ marriage has long since grown cold. Though rumors of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at Sandringham Estate. There’s eating and drinking, shooting and hunting. Diana knows the game. This year, things will be a whole lot different.”

“Spencer” is a contained narrative set over the course of a single Christmas weekend as Diana comes to terms with the end of her marriage to Charles. The supporting cast also includes Timothy Spall, Sally Hawkins, and Sean Harris. Related Kristen Stewart Will Direct Imogen Poots in ‘The Chronology of Water,’ Produced by Ridley Scott Angelina Jolie to Play Opera Legend Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín Biopic Related Oscars 2023: Can Anyone Top ‘Maverick’ in Best Sound? Nightmare Film Shoots: The Most Grueling Films Ever Made, from ‘Deliverance’ to ‘Mad Max’ to ‘Avatar 2’
The roles of Diana and Charles have proven to be awards bait for “The Crown” stars Emma Corrin and Josh O’Connor, who picked up Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards for their performances as the British royals in the most recent season of Netflix’s “The Crown.” The performers are nominees at the Screen Actors Guild Awards next month and are favorites for the Emmy Awards later this year. Will Stewart and Farthing have similar awards success? Neon is certainly hoping, as the fall “Spencer” release plan positions it for the 2021-22 Oscar season. Farthing is best known for his performances on television series such as “Blandings” and the BBC One drama “Poldark,” in which he starred as the villain George Warleggan. The actor’s film credits include last year’s time-loop Netflix romantic comedy “Love Wedding Repeat.” With Stewart and Farthing leading the film in front of the camera, Larraín has assembled an all-star crew behind the camera to bring “Spencer” to life. The creative team includes cinematographer Claire Mathon (“Portrait of a Lady on Fire”), costume designer Jacqueline Durran (a recent Oscar winner for “Little Women”), and composer Jonny Greenwood (“There Will Be Blood,” “You Were Never Really Here,” and Oscar nominee for “Phantom Thread”). Neon is eyeing a fall 2021 theatrical release for “Spencer” ahead of the 25th anniversary of Diana’s death in 2022. Check out the latest look at Stewart as Diana in the photo below. Neon Sign Up: Stay on top of the latest breaking film and TV news! Sign up for our Email Newsletters here.