Makers of The Crown have reportedly determined to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II within the hit drama’s closing season.
The Sun newspaper – which has beforehand been on the cash with its scoops as to which actresses will play the monarch – means that producers have determined to recruit all three actresses – Claire Foy, Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton – who’ve earlier starred within the position for a collection of particular scenes.
Additionally, it experiences {that a} model new actress, Viola Prettejohn, will be part of the forged to play the youthful Elizabeth, when nonetheless a princess, throughout World War II, earlier than her coronation in 1953.
The Crown has earned a number of awards for its 5 seasons to date, each Foy and Colman incomes Emmy Awards and Staunton being nominated for a BAFTA.
However, the newest season additionally drew controversy for scenes together with the late Duke of Edinburgh’s shut friendship with carriage-driving companion Lady Penny Ramsey, and the latter’s conversations with a perturbed Queen Elizabeth.
The sixth and closing season is ready to be launched later this yr.
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