Nathalie Emmanuel on Premiering Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘Megalopolis’ (and Wearing Custom Chanel) for Her Cannes Debut: ‘It Was Quite Overwhelming’
variety.comAngelique Jackson Nathalie Emmanuel‘s first trip to the Cannes Film Festival was certainly a memorable one. The “Fast and Furious” franchise star and “Game of Thrones” alum knows what it’s like to be in the spotlight, but Cannes is unique.
First, consider the fact that she’s the leading lady in legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola‘s longtime passion project “Megalopolis,” which made its world premiere at the festival.
Then, there’s the reality of ascending the famed red steps to the Palais des Festivals. “This whole experience has been like nothing I’ve ever had before,” Emmanuel told Variety the next day. “That moment was so much bigger and so much grander — I just had no concept of how crazy it would be, how exciting it would be, how many people there would be. … It was quite overwhelming, but really exciting and felt like a real celebration.” “And obviously, wearing custom Chanel is new for me,” the British actor added, her red lips spreading into a proud grin as she referenced the long white gown, embroidered with paper silk floral motifs and crystals, then belted with a black satin bow.
More than 500 hours of work went into making the dress. “I loved every second of it. I felt so elegant.” Emmanuel is a friend of the French luxury fashion house, which considers the famed filmmaker to be family.
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