‘NOW NOTHING IS ABOUT LOOKS OR ABOUT BEING A LEADING LADY. AND IT’S VERY LIBERATING’: EMILY WATSON.

In an interview with Total Film, Emily Watson, a highly acclaimed English actress, discusses her career and upcoming projects. She reflects on her breakthrough role in Lars von Trier's "Breaking the Waves" and her collaborations with renowned directors like Charlie Kaufman, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Robert Altman. Watson also talks about her role in the Irish drama "Small Things like These," which explores the controversial Magdalene Laundries run by the Catholic Church. She shares her experiences working with Cillian Murphy and her admiration for his commitment to meaningful storytelling. Additionally, Watson discusses her upcoming projects, including the film "Dune: Prophecy" and the TV series "The Legend of Ochi" and "Hamnet." She also touches on the changing landscape for women in the film industry and the importance of equal pay. [Extracted from the article]