The Crowncreator Peter Morgan has 'enormous sympathy' for King Charles III

Season 5 ofThe Crownlaunches onNetflixNov. So should the new King have concerns about the manner in which he is depicted in the upcoming season? We put that question toThe Crowncreator and head writer Peter Morgan. King Charles III and ‘The Crown’ creator Peter Morgan.Samir Hussein/WireImage; David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images The show certainly isn’t. I have enormous sympathy for a man in his position, indeed a family in their position....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Michael Mckinney

The Crownreveals who will play Prince William and Kate Middleton in season 6

McVey has appeared on stage at the Old Vic and at Hammersmith Riverside Studios. Netflix has also announced that Meg Bellamy will portray Kate Middleton. The Crownwill mark all three actors' professional screen debuts. Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.Chris Jackson/Getty Images Kampa and Bellamy were both discovered from self-submitted audition tapes following a casting call on social media. ‘The Crown’ actors Ed McVey and Rufus Kampa will play Prince William at different periods in his life, while Meg Bellamy will portray Kate Middleton....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 99 words · Mr. Jonathan Davis

The Crownreview: A new cast anchors an unstable season

Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, and Elizabeth Debicki join Netflix’s royal drama for season 5. What do we want fromThe Crown the truth, or the most interesting version of the story? Certainly, creatorPeter Morganhas never claimed thatThe Crownis entirely factual. Dominic West, Teddy Hawlee, Elizabeth Debicki, and Timothée Sambor in ‘The Crown’ season 5.Netflix It begins and ends withBritannia. The vessel has begun to fall into disrepair, however, and fixes would cost millions in taxpayer money....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 193 words · Barbara Terry

The Crownseason 5 trailer teases royal family eruption

The new season of the Netflix royal family drama will cover the bitter divorce of Charles and Diana. “It feels it’s all about to erupt.” And his premonition will prove correct. Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II on ‘The Crown’.Netflix “There’s a lot of turmoil, which isn’t made up these things happened. I think there’s a lot going on for people to take on this time around.” It’s my hope that people feel that there’s an enormous evolution in her as the season progresses....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 106 words · Mary Clay

The Crownstar Dominic West says he only looks like Prince Charles 'from behind'

West and Elizabeth Debicki discuss playing Prince Charles and Princess Diana in just-released videos. This may sound a bit cheeky. Season 5 ofThe Crownfocuses on the disintegration of the marriage between and Prince Charles and Princess Diana. Dominic West and King Charles III.Keith Bernstein/Netflix; Andrew Milligan - WPA Pool/Getty Images “At the same time, her children are growing up, so they become more independent of her. The Crownseason 5 premieres Nov....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 79 words · Michael Bryant

The Crownstar Elizabeth Debicki loved filming scene when her Princess Diana first meets Dodi Fayed

Australian actress calls costar Khalid Abdalla “such a sensitive and soulful human being.” In real life, the Princess and Fayed began dating in the summer of 1997. Jude Akuwudike plays Sydney Johnson. Khalid Abdalla as Dodi Fayed on ‘The Crown’.Netflix “I think that he’s such a sensitive and soulful human being. Debicki has fond memories of shooting the scene in which her Diana first meets Abdalla’s Dodi. They’re both great actors,” she says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 128 words · Matthew Daugherty

The Crownstar Elizabeth Debicki talks 'diabolical' but 'moving' Martin Bashir interview episode

Actress says recreation of story behind Princess Diana’s TV interview is an ‘exploration of extreme vulnerability.’ (Puwanarajah also played the journalist in the 2013 movieDiana, with Naomi Watts as the princess.) The real history of thePanoramainterview would only be confirmed years later. Elizabeth Debicki in season 5 of ‘The Crown’.Keith Bernstein/Netflix This extraordinary part of the tale is also detailed by Morgan onThe Crown. Princess Diana being interviewed by Martin Bashir....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 74 words · Joshua Goodman

The Crownstar Imelda Staunton says she was 'devastated' by Queen's death

“I was relieved that I then [already] had a week off. Anyway, filming stopped. Jonathan Prycehas taken over the role of the Queen’s late husband, Prince Philip, on the show. Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II on ‘The Crown’.Netflix We finished filming, and the company had a minute’s silence, and went our own ways. I felt a loss, I really did. The Queen’s very unwell.' We didn’t shoot at all, out of respect....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Anthony Combs

The Crownstar Jonathan Pryce on the friendship between Prince Philip and Penny Knatchbull

Natascha McElhone portrays the Prince’s close pal on season 5 of The Crown. Prince Philip became close to Penny Knatchbull following the death of her daughter Leonora from kidney cancer. “Philip creates a friendship with her based on shared grief. Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip and Natascha McElhone as Penny Knatchbull on ‘The Crown’.Netflix Penny Knatchbull and Prince Philip.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 61 words · Barry Lewis

The Crownstar Jonathan Pryce says new season isn't disrespectful to the royal family

Jonathan Pryceis defendingThe Crownamid criticism thatNetflix’s royal drama is “exploitative” and “inaccurate.” (Netflix subsequentlyadded a disclaimerto the season 5 trailer.) But Pryce says detractors should wait and see for themselves. Imelda Staunton and Jonathan Pryce on ‘The Crown’.Netflix I don’t think any of us do. It’s a thing that’s being stirred up by the press." For his part, Pryce he was “delighted” to be cast as Philip. “I’d seen the whole series from the beginning,” he says....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Christopher Jones

The Crownstar Josh O'Connor doesn't think Charles is the villain of season 4

New episodes of Netflix’s royal family drama premiere Nov. 15. But is Charles the villain of season 4? So, does O’Connor think Charles is the villain of the piece? Credit: John Phillips/Getty Image “My job is to resist that in some ways,” says the actor. “My Dad was an English teacher and I grew up learning Shakespeare through him. I dont think he is. I think he is someone who is very lost, as we see in season 3....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Anthony Wolfe

The Crownstars Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West break down climactic face-off between Charles and Diana

Warning: This post contains spoilers from episode 9 ofThe Crown. Season 5 ofThe Crowndepicts the separation ofPrince CharlesandPrincess Dianaand the ensuing, and often acrimonious, fall-out. “That’s an incredible scene,” says Debicki. Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki on ‘The Crown’.Netflix It’s really rare to have material that is that well-written really." “If I’d known I would have put on a revenge dress,” jokes Debicki’s Diana. “Haven’t you been wearing one of those every day since our separation?...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Brandon Nelson

The crucial hits and major misses ofAnd Just Like That

What did we hate? What did we tolerate? Warning: This article contains spoilers for the season finale ofAnd Just Like That. Craig Blankenhorn / HBO Max And Just Like Thatwas always a little bit doomed. How could it win? What could possibly satisfy us? Craig Blankenhorn / HBO Max Those women are gone! That city has changed! It couldn’t just be 10 episodes of smug married life and designer footwear, either, however....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Jessica Taylor