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Miranda Richardson discusses her work in “Belle”

by Callum Lloyd Thomas · May 1, 2014

Miranda Richardson, who played Rita Skeeter in the Potter film series, has spoken about her role in the new British drama Belle. In the interview for I Am Rogue, Richardson discusses what she learned about the time period the film is set in, the painting that inspired the project, paintings that have inspired her, how the costumes helped her to get into character, and her first reaction to the movie’s screenplay.

You can watch the interview with Richardson, and her co-star Sam Reid, below:

Belle, which is directed by Amma Asante and co-stars none other than Draco Malfoy himself, Tom Felton, opens in theaters on May 2. Are you looking forward to this film? Let us know your thoughts!

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