A gift of a role for a mother': Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer on playing Tolstoy's tortured Anna Karenina
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Natalie Dormer is finally set to take on the title role of Anna Karenina after a five-year delay that allowed her to gain personal insights through motherhood. As she prepares for Phillip Breen's adaptation at the Chichester Festival theatre, Dormer reflects on the themes of technology and societal change in the play, paralleling the fears of modern advancements like AI. She shares how her experiences of guilt and love as a mother have enriched her understanding of Anna's struggles between familial obligations and romantic desires, ultimately enhancing her performance.
Dormer emphasizes how the delay in playing Anna Karenina allowed her to grow as a person and mother, enriching her performance and understanding of the character.
She reflects on how playing Anna has evolved for her after experiencing motherhood, understanding the complexities of guilt and love in the character's life.
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