Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel is worlds away from the Chester village as she mingles with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis

Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel is worlds away from the Chester village as she mingles with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis

As I delve into this captivating narrative, I find myself utterly spellbound by the resilience and determination of these individuals. Nathalie Emmanuel, a beacon of hope and talent, found solace and rekindled her passion for acting through the magical realm of “Game of Thrones.” Her journey from a soul-destroying retail job to a beloved character in one of television’s most iconic series is a testament to never giving up on one’s dreams.


She’s best known to British viewers as Hollyoaks beauty Sasha Valentine.

However, Nathalie Emmanuel found herself in a stark contrast to the quaint Chester village, instead rubbing shoulders with Tinseltown’s elite at the debut of Francis Ford Coppola’s contentious movie, Megalopolis, on Monday night.

At the event, where the special “Ultimate IMAX Cut” of the epic was revealed, the 35-year-old actress looked stunning in a sophisticated burgundy dress while posing for photos with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro.

In a stunning red, strapless dress, Nathalie turned heads with her freshly transformed blonde hairstyle that couldn’t be missed.

Initiated her acting journey by portraying Sasha on Channel 4’s soap opera from 2006 to 2010 was how she began her career as an actress.

Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel is worlds away from the Chester village as she mingles with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis

Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel is worlds away from the Chester village as she mingles with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis

Nathalie then gained international stardom thanks to her role as Missandei in Game Of Thrones.

She’s just secured a prominent role in Coppola’s new grand production, portraying a conflicted character – a young woman struggling between her lover and her father – set in a crumbling city known as New Rome.

In the movie, renowned artist Cesar Catilina (played by Adam Driver) and money-hungry mayor Franklyn Cicer (portrayed by Giancarlo Esposito) find themselves in conflict about whether to raze the city called New Rome and reconstruct it as an eco-friendly paradise utilizing Megalon.

Natashia portrays Juliana, the mayor’s child, who goes by the name Cicer. She’s on a quest to discover fresh purpose in her existence as she finds herself weary from the impact of the power she’s been given.

Previously, the actress admitted that she contemplated leaving acting altogether due to difficulties finding new roles following her stint on Hollyoaks.

It came out that she took up a job at Hollister as a sales associate when she secured her part in Game of Thrones.

2022 found me breathlessly tuning into the Happy Sad Confused and Life In Film podcasts, eagerly awaiting a glimpse into my beloved Game of Thrones world. That’s where I heard, heart pounding, about the life-altering moment when I was cast in this epic saga – a revelation that left me awestruck, my words barely able to contain the joy and disbelief coursing through me!

She mentioned that ‘Game Of Thrones significantly impacted her. While she was out buying groceries, on her way back to her apartment, it struck her as a life-altering experience.’

Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel is worlds away from the Chester village as she mingles with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis
Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel is worlds away from the Chester village as she mingles with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis
Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel is worlds away from the Chester village as she mingles with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis
Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel is worlds away from the Chester village as she mingles with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis

‘As I came into my building I got a call from my agent and she was like, ‘Nathalie, you’ve got it’.

After trying out for a lucrative advertisement, I found myself thinking, “Wonderful! I won’t need to stress about my bills for an entire month. When can I visit London?

‘She said: ‘You mean Belfast, you got Game Of Thrones’.’

I spilled all my groceries, shattering the jars in the process, which made me cry. But these were tears of happiness – it was such an incredible experience that revitalized a part of me.

After finding her retail job soul-crushing, the actress thought about returning to school to study something new. However, the allure of acting was rekindled in her heart when she became immersed in the HBO drama again.

In my current situation, I found myself contemplating a return to education. The reason being, I felt underappreciated in the job market, with no takers for my skills, and uncertain about the sustainability of my part-time retail gig with irregular hours.

I’m not gaining any new knowledge, primarily focusing on controlling my reactions towards difficult clients. It’s really disheartening. (or)

She remarked: “I used to enjoy the series quite a bit. For some time, I persistently urged my representative to arrange an audition, yet truth be told, I never truly believed it could happen.

It’s often discussed that roles for people of color in leading positions were scarce. When the chance presented itself, I felt a strong sense of ownership and exclaimed, “This is my moment!

‘But then it dawned on me that I actually had to do it. I was so excited and terrified.’

Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel is worlds away from the Chester village as she mingles with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis
Hollyoaks star Nathalie Emmanuel is worlds away from the Chester village as she mingles with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro at the premiere of Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis

Nathalie portrayed Missandei, who served as a translator and was a trusted confidante of Daenerys Targaryen (played by Emilia Clarke), during her quest for the Iron Throne, on the show, from 2013 to 2019.

In the last season, her character met a tragic fate when she was taken captive by the villain, Cersei, leading to her demise towards the end of the eighth episode.

In an article published by The Guardian earlier this year in May, it was alleged that Coppola made inappropriate advances towards some female extras working on the set of Megalopolis by attempting to kiss them while they were half-naked or bare-chested.

In two short clips released by Variety a few days ago, the filmmaker appeared to be attempting to kiss some young female background actors.

In a comprehensive chat with Rolling Stone, the director of The Godfather disputed multiple accusations by stating that the initial story from The Guardian was completely false.

In simpler terms, Coppola stated that if you read the article, you’ll understand that the sources are likely the same ones who supplied quotes for the Hollywood Reporter piece claiming numerous people were fired or resigned, and there was a large-scale departure – everything mentioned in that report.

Essentially, what he was saying is that there was no hidden motive behind their actions; they were merely seeking an excuse. As for the New Year’s event, he clarified that the young women he kissed on the cheek were acquaintances of his.

The director commented, ‘This is utterly preposterous. Notice the timing of that publication. It’s suspiciously close to our film’s premiere at Cannes. It seems they’re attempting to tarnish the movie’s reputation.’

eventually took legal action against Variety, the magazine that released videos suggesting he was kissing women without consent on set, claiming libel.

The movie’s trailer was pulled back by Lionsgate due to a new debate sparked by critic reviews.

In my fervent admiration, I found myself utterly captivated by a striking observation: the profound quotations, penned even by esteemed critics like Pauline Kael and Roger Ebert, were conspicuously absent from earlier evaluations of the filmmaker’s previous works.

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