$200,000 Worth Of Antique Props Stolen From The Crown Season 5 Set
Over $200,000 worth of antique props have been stolen from the set of The Crown season 5, and Netflix is calling for them to be recovered. Right now, The Crown is coming off its most celebrated season yet. The Netflix drama swept at the Emmys in 2021, earning every major award in its category. The Crown season 4 introduced two major historical figures in Margaret Thatcher (Gillian Anderson) and Princess Diana (Emma Corrin), and that helped shine a much brighter spotlight on the already-acclaimed series.
Now, the stakes appear to be higher than ever for season 5. Much like before, The Crown will see a major cast change as the series enters the 1990s. Imelda Staunton will step into the role of Queen Elizabeth, taking over from Emmy winner Olivia Colman. Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, and Dominic West take on the key roles of Prince Philip, Princess Margaret, and Prince Charles, respectively. Meanwhile, The Crown will welcome Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana; the show is now shifting into an even more complicated time for the beloved public figure, and there's much interest in seeing how it will handle certain events.
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Before audiences get to lay their eyes on the continuing stories of The Crown, though, Netflix must contend with a surprise obstacle. Per Variety, over 350 antique props — estimated to be worth over $200,000 — have been stolen from the Crown set. Production was taking place close by in Yorkshire when the items were taken from a lorry park in Mexborough; South Yorkshire police are investigating. Among the props stolen were a replica Fabergé egg, a grandfather clock clockface, a dressing table, crystal glassware, and silver and gold
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