In a revelation that rewrites a chapter of royal history, astonishing new details have emerged about Princess Diana's secret plans to conquer Hollywood alongside superstar Kevin Costner.
The project, a sequel to Costner's blockbuster 'The Bodyguard', was not mere speculation but a concrete plan, with the Princess of Wales herself deeply involved in the creative process. This extraordinary partnership was tragically aborted following her untimely death in August 1997.
The Royal Leading Lady
According to extracts from a bombshell new biography, 'The King: The Life of King Charles III' by Christopher Andersen, the collaboration was far more advanced than previously known. Costner has publicly confirmed he approached Diana for the role, but the biography reveals her enthusiastic reception to the idea.
The film's plot was ingeniously crafted to mirror her real life. Diana was to play a famous, glamorous, and immensely popular royal who divorces her husband—a character based on the King—and falls in love with her personal bodyguard, a role destined for Costner.
"It would have been a fairytale," a source close to the discussions noted, highlighting the meta-narrative that captivated the Princess.
A Promise Unfulfilled
The courtship began in earnest. Costner, leveraging his A-list status, arranged a private meeting with Diana at London's exclusive Chinese restaurant, Mr. Chow. He passionately pitched his vision, assuring her the world was not yet ready for her to be a movie star but soon would be.
Diana was reportedly charmed and intrigued. The project promised a staggering $10 million paycheque and a chance to redefine her life on her own terms, away from the confines of the Palace. Talks progressed to the point of discussing specific scenes and the logistical challenges of her filming schedule.
Tragically, just weeks after that fateful dinner, Diana's life was cut short in a Paris tunnel. The script, the promises, and her Hollywood dream died with her. Kevin Costner was left heartbroken, his grand cinematic vision forever unfulfilled, a poignant 'what if' in the annals of both royal and film history.
