The Crown Prequel Show In Early Development At Netflix
Netflix is in early discussions about a prequel series for The Crown. Created and written principally by Peter Morgan, the streaming service's hit historical drama premiered in 2016 and quickly caught on with audiences for its depiction of Royal family politics as well as their personal lives, beginning in the late 1940s with Queen Elizabeth's marriage to Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and her eventual ascension to the throne. The Crown is now coming off its most acclaimed season yet, sweeping every major award in its category at the past Emmy Awards.
Over the seasons, the show has undergone several cast changes to keep up with its time jumps. The upcoming fifth and penultimate season will chronicle the early to mid-1990s, which was famously a turbulent time for the Royal family, from Windsor Castle catching fire to the controversy surrounding Princess Diana, now played by Elizabeth Debicki (taking over for Emma Corrin). Imelda Staunton takes over the role of the Queen from Olivia Colman, alongside Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret. Dominic West takes over Josh O'Connor's spot as Prince Charles.
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Now, Deadline reports that Netflix's hit royal drama may be getting a prequel show. The steaming service is reportedly engaging in preliminary discussions with The Crown producer Left Bank about a potential prequel series. However, nothing has officially entered development or been greenlit quite yet.
The prequel series would reportedly cover the late Victorian to pre-World War II era, considering The Crown season 1 began with Queen Elizabeth's ascension to the British throne in 1953. Before the current Queen set the record
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