Why British actor can't play William in Kristen Stewart-Princess Diana film - New York Post

The UK’s royal family will no longer be British — at least not in one upcoming major movie.

A new film starring US actress Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana cannot hire a British actor in the key role of a young Prince William because of Brexit, according to a casting notice.

Casting director Amy Hubbard tweeted an appeal for a young actor to “believably play Prince William at 11 years old” for “Spencer,” an upcoming docudrama about the late Lady Di.

“Must have a European passport (NOT British European due to new Brexit rules from January 1st 2021),” the appeal noted of the film being shot in Germany next year when Britons will no longer have Europe-wide work rights.

So far, 30-year-old “Twilight” star Stewart is the only actor confirmed for the upcoming film, with other key royals in her life-story including ex-husband Prince Charles and William’s brother Harry not listed on IMDB.

While the casting call only noted the issue for William, its blame of new European Union (EU) rules after Britain’s formal Brexit suggests the same limitations could apply to other key characters, too