'The Crown' Has Found Its Margaret Thatcher
The Crownhas found its young Margaret Thatcher! Gillian Anderson will play Margaret Thatcher in The Crown Season Four, now in production. Meanwhile, The Crown season three will span the next decade of the monarchy following the series' season two ending in 1964. Actor Tobias Menzies takes over as Prince Phillip and Emerald Fennell is Camilla Shand, who would eventually become Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. RELATED CONTENT:'The Crown' Announces Return for Season 3 With a Video Teasing Olivia Colman's Steely Queen'The Crown' Finally Casts Its Princess Diana'The Crown' Casts Its Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall for Season 3
The Crown Announces Return for Season 3 With a Video Teasing Olivia Colman's Steely Queen
Netflix announced on Monday that season three will make its "royal debut" on Sunday, Nov. 17 with a brief video announcement showing Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II. The anticipated new season will span from 1964 to 1977 as Colman takes over the main role of Queen Elizabeth from Claire Foy, who portrayed a younger version of her in the first two seasons. Menzies, meanwhile, replaces Matt Smith, who originated the role as the Duke of Edinburgh. The actors will portray their respective royals for season three and four, which will also introduce Emma Corrin as Lady Diana Spencer. RELATED CONTENT:Olivia Colman Looks Just Like Queen Elizabeth in New Photo From 'The Crown'First Look at Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret in 'The Crown''The Crown' Finally Casts Its Princess Diana