Emilia Clarke Starred as Nurse Verena in Voice from the Stone

In 2017, Emilia Clarke starred as Nurse Verena in Voice from the Stone, a psychological thriller set in 1950s Tuscany. The film had a limited theatrical run and was also released digitally. Clarke’s character, Verena, is a nurse hired to care for a young boy who has been mute since the death of his mother. As she spends more time in the boy’s isolated mansion, Verena begins to suspect that something supernatural may be at play. Clarke’s performance as Verena was praised for its intensity and emotional depth, as she portrayed a woman grappling with both grief and the eerie atmosphere of the house. Although the film received mixed reviews, Clarke’s performance was highlighted as a strong point, showcasing her ability to carry a thriller that relied on mood and psychological tension. Voice from the Stone was an opportunity for Clarke to explore darker, more atmospheric material than her previous projects, and while it did not achieve mainstream success, it added a new dimension to her growing body of work.