Gemma Jones, James McArdle and Fiona Shaw also star in the film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival to mixed reviews in September 2020.ĭirector Francis Lee told The Guardian that Ammonite has taught him a 'real lesson in identity politics'. The plot of Ammonite centres around the famous paleontologist, who becomes involved in a forbidden romance with Saoirse's character after they are sent to convalesce by the sea together. It was almost at the waterline as the tide had gone out – tucked away in a rock pool.' 'I did also find a piece of an ichthyosaur's skull and was able to identify it. Kate told the audience at a Natural History Museum talk on Saturday that her latest role has led her to uncover a new historical passion: fossil hunting.Īs part of her research while preparing for the role, the Oscar-winner learned the craft from real-life researchers.Īccording to The Mirror, she said: 'I worked with a wonderful palaeontologist and he knows every nook and cranny. 'I just knew I could not do really do that, because I had to do everything to be Mary and I got a bit method.' She said: 'I had to live a strange isolated life when I was playing her because when you are an actor they put you up in hotels and make it comfortable for you. ![]() Kate previously opened up on how she began living her life in isolation to get under the skin of her character. Because if you do, then you're altering what you believe.' 'And I don't f**king care what people say, you know, there's always gonna be that element as well of just like, you can't listen to what other people say. She also spoke about being in a position of influence, adding: 'I feel this kind of godmother role at the moment, a little bit.
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