It was originally believed that The Crown would culminate after six seasons. This would allow each of the three actresses who play Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, to do so for two seasons each. But alas, it is not meant to be. 

The streaming service has confirmed that the drama, which depicts the lives of the British royal family, will end after season five. 

The third season of the series was released at the end of last year, with Olivia Colman taking over the lead role from Claire Foy. The Oscar-winning actress will continue as the monarch until season five, when she will be replaced by Imelda Staunton, who will portray the iconic figure in her latter years. 

“I’m absolutely thrilled to confirm Imelda Staunton as Her Majesty The Queen for the fifth and final season, taking The Crown into the 21st Century,” confirmed creator Peter Morgan. “Imelda is an astonishing talent and will be a fantastic successor to Claire Foy and Olivia Colman.”

Season 4 of The Crown has already been filmed, though no release date has been announced. 

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With the film production of Downton Abbey set to start shooting very soon (and us still giddy with excitement!), we are thrilled to hear that Imelda Staunton has joined the cast.

It is not yet known whether the Harry Potter actress will be amongst the grand lords and ladies of the house which include Dowager Countess Maggie Smith, Lady Mary played by Michelle Dockery or the Earl of Grantham that is Hugh Bonneville; or below with the staff of Jim Carter who portrays Carlson (and is her real-life husband!), Phyllis Logan’s Mrs. Hughes, and lady’s maid Anna who is brought to Joanne Froggatt.

What we do know, however, is that Imelda will be joined by Geraldine James from Sherlock Holmes, Sense8 actress Tuppence Middleton, Killing Eve actor David Haig, Peaky Blinders star Kate Phillips, and Stephen Campbell Moore of The Last Poet.

Sounds like a rather grand dinner party!

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It was originally believed that The Crown would culminate after six seasons. This would allow each of the three actresses who play Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, to do so for two seasons each. But alas, it is not meant to be. 

The streaming service has confirmed that the drama, which depicts the lives of the British royal family, will end after season five. 

The third season of the series was released at the end of last year, with Olivia Colman taking over the lead role from Claire Foy. The Oscar-winning actress will continue as the monarch until season five, when she will be replaced by Imelda Staunton, who will portray the iconic figure in her latter years. 

“I’m absolutely thrilled to confirm Imelda Staunton as Her Majesty The Queen for the fifth and final season, taking The Crown into the 21st Century,” confirmed creator Peter Morgan. “Imelda is an astonishing talent and will be a fantastic successor to Claire Foy and Olivia Colman.”

Season 4 of The Crown has already been filmed, though no release date has been announced. 

The post “The Crown” is Ending After Season 5 appeared first on TheDailyDay.

With the film production of Downton Abbey set to start shooting very soon (and us still giddy with excitement!), we are thrilled to hear that Imelda Staunton has joined the cast.

It is not yet known whether the Harry Potter actress will be amongst the grand lords and ladies of the house which include Dowager Countess Maggie Smith, Lady Mary played by Michelle Dockery or the Earl of Grantham that is Hugh Bonneville; or below with the staff of Jim Carter who portrays Carlson (and is her real-life husband!), Phyllis Logan’s Mrs. Hughes, and lady’s maid Anna who is brought to Joanne Froggatt.

What we do know, however, is that Imelda will be joined by Geraldine James from Sherlock Holmes, Sense8 actress Tuppence Middleton, Killing Eve actor David Haig, Peaky Blinders star Kate Phillips, and Stephen Campbell Moore of The Last Poet.

Sounds like a rather grand dinner party!

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