Samantha Morton reveals a wild on-set moment from River Queen where director Vincent Ward allegedly told her he loved her work in Breaking the Waves—a film starring Emily Watson, not Morton. Shocked, she asked if he was joking, and even a producer urged her not to correct him. Ward denies the mix-up entirely, insisting Morton’s unique talent made such confusion impossible—and that he actively pushed to cast her despite production hurdles. Morton recalls the shoot as “sad” but found it amusing to be mistaken for Watson or Stella McCartney. Ward praises her performances in Minority Report and In America, highlighting his admiration despite her health struggles during filming. Both actresses are celebrated British talents with Oscar nods—Morton’s rising star includes The Odyssey, while Watson shines in Hamnet.
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