The Crown’s Emma Corrin is ‘set for a role in new film adaption of Lady Chatterley’s Lover’

Emma Corrin is reportedly set to star in the new film version of classic novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover.

The Crown star, 25, is thought to be in talks to appear in the movie after dazzling audiences with her portray of Princess Diana in the Netflix series- and winning awards at both the Critics’ Choice and Golden Globe Awards.

Not much is known about the upcoming adaption of D.H. Lawrence’s book, however is thought to be directed by Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre, according to Deadline

Next project? The Crown’s Emma Corrin is reportedly set to star in the new film version of Lady Chatterley’s Lover (pictured in March 2020)

The script was reportedly written by American screenwriter David Magee, who also penned Life of Pi and Finding Neverland.

MailOnline has contacted Emma’s representatives for further comment. 

The last film adaption of Lady Chatterley’s Lover was in 2015 and featured Borgias star Holliday Grainger in the title tole, Game of Thrones’ Richard Madden as her gamekeeper lover and Happy Valley’s James Norton as her husband.

However after its release some viewers complained that there wasn’t enough nudity, despite shirtless scenes from Madden, with some taking to Twitter to call it ‘tame’.  

Adaption: The last film version was in 2015 and featured Borgias star Holliday Grander in the title tole and Game of Thrones’ Richard Madden as her gamekeeper lover (pictured)

Adaption: The last film version was in 2015 and featured Borgias star Holliday Grander in the title tole and Game of Thrones’ Richard Madden as her gamekeeper lover (pictured)

DH Lawrence’s novel about love across the social divide tells the story of Constance Chatterley, a married woman who seeks sexual satisfaction elsewhere after her husband is wounded in the First World War and left paralysed from the waist down.

Sir Clifford Chatterley is desperate for an heir to inherit his mining fortune so is not averse to the idea of Constance sleeping with other men – as long as they are from the right social class. 

However he is mortified when he discovers that his wife has fallen in love with gamekeeper Oliver Mellors and is carrying his child.

In the 2015 adaptation, Lord Chatterley grants his wife a divorce so she can marry Mellors. But in the novel he refuses and Constance goes to live with her sister.     

Racy: The 2015 adaption left some some viewers complaining there wasn't enough nudity, despite several shirtless scenes from Madden

Racy: The 2015 adaption left some some viewers complaining there wasn’t enough nudity, despite several shirtless scenes from Madden 

Other adaptions include the 1993 BBC series which starred Sean Bean and Joely Richardson and was much steamier. 

Lady Chatterley’s Lover was also brought to the big screen in 1981, with Sylvia Kristel and Nicholas Clay having leading roles.

Lawrence’s book was first published in Italy in 1928 and subsequently banned in Britain, before becoming the first novel to be tested under the 1959 Obscene Publications Act for frequent use of the word ‘f***’ and its derivatives.

A full unexpurgated edition was finally released in 1960 following a six-day trial at the Old Bailey in which publishers Penguin was prosecuted for obscenity.

Made for TV: Other adaptions include the 1993 BBC series which starred Sean Bean and Joely Richardson and was much steamier

Made for TV: Other adaptions include the 1993 BBC series which starred Sean Bean and Joely Richardson and was much steamier

Versions: In 2006, a French version of the infamous tale called Lady Chatterley was released

Versions: In 2006, a French version of the infamous tale called Lady Chatterley was released 

Emma’s apparent role in the latest version of the story comes after an exciting few weeks which have seen her win the Best Actress in a Drama Series gong at the Critics’ Choice Awards and Golden Globes.

The actress looked completely stunned as she heard the result of the Critics’ Choice Awards while watching the ceremony from home on Sunday.

In two snaps shared to Instagram, she appeared to be struggling to take in the news as she perched on a chair and put on a very animated display.

Emma seemed to be screaming while processing the result in one surprised snap, turning to the camera and another person in the room for support.

She was also seen holding her hands up to her blonde locks in another image from the big night.

Taking it in: Emma's supposed role in the new film comes after she won at the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday (pictured looking surprised as she celebrates the news at home)

Taking it in: Emma’s supposed role in the new film comes after she won at the Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday (pictured looking surprised as she celebrates the news at home)

Stand-out: Emma played Princess Diana in The Crown, to much critical acclaim

Stand-out: Emma played Princess Diana in The Crown, to much critical acclaim 

Sharing her delight with fans, Emma wrote: ‘criticschoice THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU’ 

Emma and her co-star Josh O’Connor, 30, led the Brits by winning once again after last week’s Golden Globes success, as she won the Best Actress in a Drama Series award and he earned the prize for Best Actor in a Drama. 

Emma also beat Olivia Colman, who plays the Queen in the Netflix hit, to the prize for her portrayal of the late Princess Diana in The Crown’s fourth season.  

She gushed: ‘Thank you so much. What an incredible collection of women to be nominated with.

‘Thank you so much to Netflix and my incredible family on The Crown and it left bank. Her for letting me play or Diana. It’s been the biggest joy. Thank you to all the cast and crew who worked on the series with me.’

Tears: Royal role: The Crown's Emma also paid tribute to Princess Diana after winning the Best Actress in a Drama Series at the 2021 Golden Globes last Sunday

Tears: Royal role: The Crown’s Emma also paid tribute to Princess Diana after winning the Best Actress in a Drama Series at the 2021 Golden Globes last Sunday