Naomi Watts will play the much-loved Diana, Princess of Wales in the new biopic
Caught in Flight
The 43-year-old Aussie star said in a statement: "It is such an honour to be able to play this iconic role."
"Princess Diana was loved across the world and I look forward to rising to the challenge of playing her on screen."
The film will focus on the last two years of her life, covering her divorce from Prince Charles, her humanitarian efforts, her affair with Doctor Hasnat Khan and her death.
YBS takes a look at the Aussie beauty icon during her sucessful career.
