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Why The Crown will have two actors playing Princess Diana
Elizabeth Debicki will take on the iconic role for the show’s final two seasons
With only two seasons left of filming for The Crown, Netflix announced today that it has cast its final Princess Diana. (The series is re-cast every two seasons.) Australian actor Elizabeth Debicki—who has starred in films such as The Great Gatsby, Widows, and Guardians of the Galaxy—will take on the iconic role in season five and six. They will be the last two seasons in the hit series, which is centred around the British royal family and spans the decades.
"Princess Diana's spirit, her words, and her actions live in the hearts of so many," Debicki said in a statement of her new role. "It is my true privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one."
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Debicki’s portrayal won’t be the first time that Princess Diana’s character has appeared on The Crown. Actor Emma Corrin will be introducing Princess Diana in season four, which has yet to air.
Meanwhile, other new cast members that have been announced for season five and onward include Imelda Staunton, who will portray Queen Elizabeth II and take over for Olivia Colman (season 3 and 4) and Claire Foy (season 1 and 2). Jonathan Pryce will also star as Prince Philip, taking over for Tobias Menzies (season 3 and 4) and Matt Smith (season 1 and 2).
This article originally appeared on Vogue.com
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