The latest series of The Crown will premiere on November 9, Netflix has revealed. The fifth series of the hit show, which dramatises the lives of the Royal Family, will feature storylines surrounding the lives of the then Prince Charles and Princess Diana.
Dominic West, known for his role as Jimmy NcNulty in the Wire, will star as Charles, with Elizabeth Debicki, who featured in the Night Manager, appearing as Diana. Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin had depicted the pair in the previous series.
Imelda Staunton will take over the role of the Queen from Olivia Colman, while Jonathan Pryce replaces Tobias Menzies as the Duke of Edinburgh and Lesley Manville will be Princess Margaret, following in the footsteps of Helena Bonham Carter.
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The Crown was due to end after the fifth series, but the show’s creator and writer Peter Morgan later said it will be extended to include a sixth series. Filming on the latest series of The Crown was halted following the death of the Queen and, as a mark of respect, filming was also suspended on the day of the Queen’s funeral.
The Crown was due to end after the fifth series, but the show’s creator and writer Peter Morgan later said it will be extended to include a sixth series. The date of the show's premiere was revealed Netflix’s Tudum global fan event, which showcased upcoming series and films including the third series of Bridgerton.
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