The Crown‘s small screen reign will come to a close after season five, series creator Peter Morgan has announced.
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Royally committed fans of the Netflix drama had been keeping their fingers crossed for a sixth installment – which Morgan was also planning.
But he believes it’s high time for the award-winning show to hand over its crown.
“At the outset I had imagined The Crown running for six seasons but now that we have begun work on the stories for season five it has become clear to me that this is the perfect time and place to stop,” Morgan told The Guardian.
“I’m grateful to Netflix and Sony for supporting me in this decision.”
Actress Imelda Staunton – best known for her role as Professor Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter franchise – will step into predecessor Olivia Colman’s shoes as Queen Elizabeth II in the final season.
“I have loved watching The Crown from the very start. As an actor it was a joy to see how both Claire Foy and Olivia Colman brought something special and unique to Peter Morgan’s scripts,” Staunton said on the casting decision.
“I am genuinely honoured to be joining such an exceptional creative team and to be taking The Crown to its conclusion.”
It’s interesting to note that the final season will end in 2003 meaning Prince Andrew’s decision to step down amid the Jeffrey Epstein scandal will not make the script.
While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are sure to be relieved that ‘Megxit’ will also escape the Netflix treatment.
The release date for season four has yet to be announced though we have been teased in recent weeks with sneak previews of what to expect as filming gets underway.
Emma Corrin will take on the role of Princess Diana in the next installment with Jack O’Connor returning as Prince Charles as their turbulent romance begins to play out.
The Crown‘s small screen reign will come to a close after season five, series creator Peter Morgan has announced.
WATCH BELOW: ‘The Crown’ Has Found Its Princess Diana
The Crown‘s small screen reign will come to a close after season five, series creator Peter Morgan has announced.
WATCH BELOW: ‘The Crown’ Has Found Its Princess Diana
