Ellie Bamber has described the challenge of playing Kate Moss in the new film Moss & Freud as 'scary and daunting', admitting that embodying one of the most photographed women in the world was far from straightforward. The 29-year-old actress takes on the role of the supermodel in the biopic, which focuses on Moss's life between 2001 and 2002, when she sat nude for artist Lucian Freud over nine months while pregnant with her daughter Lila.
Bamber, who met Moss at a party hosted by designer Jasper Conran after being cast, said the supermodel has an 'incredible aura' and is a captivating storyteller. 'She has the craziest aura, I would say. She also has an ability to reel you in with stories,' Bamber told British Brief. Moss, who serves as an executive producer on the film, was present on set for the first day of filming, with Bamber recalling that crew members were frequently drawn away by Moss's tales.
The actress admitted that the role initially felt overwhelming. 'I thought, “Who wouldn’t want to play Kate Moss?” And then the fear set in very quickly,' she said. Bamber, known for her roles in The Serpent and Willow, noted that playing a figure so deeply embedded in British culture required more than just mastering Moss's walk, accent, or wardrobe. The film, directed by James Lucas, is released tomorrow.
