In a week that sawOlivia Colemanmake her debut asQueen Elizabethin Netflix’sThe Crown, there is already talk of who might take over her reign.
Rumors are circulating that the job has already been offered to British actress Imelda Staunton.
Staunton will reportedly play the monarch in seasons 5 and 6 of the royal drama, according to theDaily Mail. However, Netflix were quick to shoot down the report, saying in a statement: “We are currently filming season 4 ofThe Crownbut have not commissioned any further seasons as yet, therefore any news on casting remains pure speculation.”
Film and theatre star Staunton is most popularly known for playing Dolores Umbridge in theHarry Potterfilms and also recently starred as Lady Bagshaw in theDownton Abbeymovie. She was also nominated for an Oscar, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award for her roleVera Drake, a1950s British drama about illegal abortions.
Imelda Staunton.© 2019 Focus Features, LLC
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Season 3 ofThe Crownrecently dropped on Netflix to critical acclaim, with Colman making her first appearance as the monarch, taking over fromClaire Foywho played the role for seasons 1 and 2.
Claire Foy in The Crown.Robert Viglasky/Netflix
Olivia Colman in The Crown.
Olivia Colman talked about not only filling the shoes of the world’s longest-reigning monarch, but also Foy, who won an Emmy for her portrayal of the Queen in the first two seasons.
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“It’s horrendous,” Colman toldEW.“Everyone loves Claire Foy, so I have got the worst job in the world at the moment. You’re saying all the worst things, thanks!”
source: people.com
