‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Star Emma Corrin Steps Into a Painterly Fairy-Tale World for Harper’s Bazaar UK, and the Photos Are Unforgettable

Magazine shoots rarely look like paintings come to life. Most aim for a clean, glossy portrait, but now and then a photographer decides to build a strange, storybook world instead. The latest example comes from a high-profile cover story starring one of Britain’s most fashion-forward actors.

Emma Corrin has become a familiar face on magazine covers and front rows, and their editorial work tends to lean into the unusual. Their star rose in 2020 with their portrayal of Lady Diana Spencer in ‘The Crown,’ a role that earned them a Golden Globe and a Critics Choice Award. Since then, they have also appeared in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ and built a reputation for adventurous style.

This week, new images from Emma Corrin’s Harper’s Bazaar UK shoot began circulating online. The photos, taken by Szilveszter Makó, appear in the magazine’s November issue, which goes on sale on October 8. A collage shared on X shows four dreamlike scenes that feel more like oil paintings than fashion pictures.

Emma Corrin photographed by Szilveszter Makó for Harper’s Bazaar UK magazine. 📷 https://t.co/HLjBa23WZw

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Each image is its own little tableau. In one, Corrin appears inside an ornate blue frame decorated with tiny flowers, wearing a pale sheer blouse with ruffled sleeves and resting their hands on the ledge like a subject in a classical portrait. In another, they perch on a large goose while holding a flaming torch, dressed in a soft embellished dress.

A third frame shows Corrin barefoot in a fitted corset-style dress, surrounded by a flock of white geese against a gray wall. In the fourth, they sit on the floor in a dark outfit while an enormous dog curls around them like a protective sculpture. The palette throughout is muted and earthy, full of burgundy, olive and cream.

One MORE COVER by ✨️Szilveszter Makó✨️ now for Harper’s Bazaar UK, starring Emma Corrin.🪡 https://t.co/BmaX808OOu

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The style fits Makó’s reputation. One profile describes how he turns modern models into Renaissance-style portraits by drawing on different 20th-century art styles, and notes that he handles his own post-production, even when there is a full team on set. He has also been in demand this year, shooting eleven ads and editorials since the start of 2026, including a L’Officiel cover with Anya Taylor-Joy wearing Dior and Tiffany & Co.

Corrin and Makó make a natural pairing. The actor has long been known for playful, avant-garde fashion, from Miu Miu looks to dramatic red-carpet gowns, and they are a former Harper’s Bazaar cover star. A surreal storybook setting gives that sensibility room to breathe.

Emma Corrin for Harper’s Bazaar UK, shot by Szilveszter Makó.🪡 https://t.co/lnzT3uuA06

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The cover story is not only about images. In the interview, Corrin reflected on the backlash they faced after coming out as non-binary in 2021, which they have previously described as a reality check and worse than they expected. They said they think people want answers because certainty feels secure, and that people want to put others in a box, though they added that everyone does this to some extent.

Corrin also said they have become more guarded and introverted with age, and that if you talk about your private life publicly, people have a right to ask questions. They said they feel more certain about who they are since turning 30 last December, while still finding it lovely to keep questioning. It is a thoughtful counterpoint to the surreal pictures.

The timing is no accident. Corrin stars as Elizabeth Bennet opposite Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy in an upcoming TV adaptation of Jane Austen’s ‘Pride and Prejudice,’ due later this year. In the interview, they said Elizabeth is misunderstood and reflected on how limited women’s options were in the Regency era, when not marrying meant losing everything.

Corrin even argued that Mrs Bennet is the real heroine of the story, because she fights against the restrictions of her time. They also said Austen’s writing contains a lot of politics beneath the surface, and that sometimes you have to be quiet to be the loudest. That idea fits well with a shoot built around stillness, symbolism and surprise.

Between the striking visuals and the candid conversation, this cover story looks set to be one of the most talked-about of the season. It also keeps the buzz building for a period drama that fans are already eager to see.

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