First look at Naomi Watts as Princess Diana

Naomi Watts as Diana, Princess of Wales, 2012.

/ Ecosse Films/Laurie Sparham

(CBS News) The first photos of actress Naomi Watts portraying Diana, Princess of Wales, have surfaced.

The British-born actress will portray Diana in Ecosse Films' upcoming biopic, simply called "Diana."

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Previously titled "Caught in Flight," the movie is being directed by Oliver Hirschbiegel and will star Naveen Andrews, Douglas Hodge and Juliet Stevenson.

The production company released a statement saying the film "charts how finding true personal happiness allowed her to achieve her defining successes, as she evolved into a major international campaigner and humanitarian."

Principal photography started this week. According to BBC News, Watts said from the set, "I'm excited and honored to be playing the role of a truly remarkable woman, who had such a positive and profound impact in so many ways."

The 43-year-old actress is six years older than Diana was when she died.

There's no official release date yet for "Diana," though it's expected out in 2013.

Tell us: What do you think of Naomi Watts as Princess Diana?

[Molly-Pchr]

Sorry, but I just didn't have that much sympathy for Princess Di. Seems she did much to get publicity and then made a big deal when she got it. She had problems, no doubt, but they were not all the fault of the royal family. She brought a lot of her own baggage.

[Dreadnut]

It's amazing how UN-like Princess Di she looks. Despite the hair and the wardrobe, Watts isn't remotely close to pulling off the Princess Di look.

[mari1963]

it should have been Helen Hunt. She would look great in this movie. Naomi Watts? No way!

[AnnieDanny]

I think she's a good choice. She looks enough like Diana to pull it off.

I think the Directors are a little goofy thinking they can make this movie conclude that Diana found true personal happiness somewhere along the way. That's a stretch.

[nohater]

never a fan of diana or any of those royals whether born into it or married into the royal pool. watts doesn't even resemble diana by any stretch of the imagination.

[Antayap]

Director's should give it and let the boys have some piece.

[OmegaWolf747]

Is this coming to theaters?