Emma Watson: The Noah blockbuster is 'Shakespearean'

Emma Watson graces the April cover of Elle, which hits newsstands March 25. In her interview with Mickey Rapkin, she offers an interesting defense of her choice to join Darren Aronofsky's $125 million biblical epic.

Watson, who plays Noah's adopted daughter, Ila, says the film is more philosophical than the trailer may appear:

Her argument certainly puts an interesting twist on the classic story, and it adds a new dimension to what promises to be a memorable film. Let's just hope they don't forget the unicorn.

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