Imelda Staunton Hasn’t Been Cast as Queen Elizabeth II for ‘The Crown’ Seasons 5 and 6, Netflix Says
Contrary to reports you might have read, Imelda Staunton has not been cast as Queen Elizabeth II for “The Crown” Seasons 5 and 6, according to Netflix.
“We are currently filming season 4 of The Crown but have not commissioned any further seasons as yet, therefore any news on casting remains pure speculation,” a Netflix spokesperson told TheWrap Thursday.
Earlier Thursday, The Daily Mail reported Staunton would be taking over the role from Olivia Colman, who just made her debut as the British royal monarch in the Netflix drama’s third season, which launched Sunday. Colman — the actress who took over from Claire Foy, star of the show’s first two seasons — will continue to play the queen through the end of Season 4, at which time someone else will need to lead the next two installments.
Also Read: 'The Crown' Stars Promise More Royal Heartbreak in Season 4 With Introduction of Princess Diana...
“We are currently filming season 4 of The Crown but have not commissioned any further seasons as yet, therefore any news on casting remains pure speculation,” a Netflix spokesperson told TheWrap Thursday.
Earlier Thursday, The Daily Mail reported Staunton would be taking over the role from Olivia Colman, who just made her debut as the British royal monarch in the Netflix drama’s third season, which launched Sunday. Colman — the actress who took over from Claire Foy, star of the show’s first two seasons — will continue to play the queen through the end of Season 4, at which time someone else will need to lead the next two installments.
Also Read: 'The Crown' Stars Promise More Royal Heartbreak in Season 4 With Introduction of Princess Diana...
- 11/22/2019
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