Dominic West is in final talks with Netflix and Left Bank Pictures to play Prince Charles on Seasons 5 and 6 of “The Crown.”
According to Deadline, “The Affair” alum has not yet closed a deal, but has been lined up for the pivotal part in the British royal family drama’s final two seasons.
West would take over the role from Josh O’Connor, who played Charles on the third and upcoming fourth season of “The Crown.” He would also be starring opposite Elizabeth Debicki, who will be playing Princess Diana in Seasons 5 and 6, with Emma Corrin portraying the royal in Season 4.
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Netflix declined TheWrap’s request for comment on West’s casting.
The upcoming fourth season of “The Crown,” which will premiere Nov. 15, will cover Queen Elizabeth and the British royal family during the Princess Diana era. Season 3 of “The Crown,” which launched last November, left off in 1977 at the Queen’s Silver Jubilee.
Along with Debicki, the previously announced cast members for “The Crown’s” final two seasons include Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II (currently portrayed by Olivia Colman), Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret (presently played by Helena Bonham Carter), and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip (a role filled by Tobias Menzies for Seasons 3 and 4).
In July, Netflix and “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan revealed the series will run for six seasons after all, following their January announcement that Season 5 would be the drama’s final year — despite Morgan having stated for years that his vision for “The Crown” had always been a six-season run.
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“As we started to discuss the storylines for Series 5, it soon became clear that in order to do justice to the richness and complexity of the story we should go back to the original plan and do six seasons,” Morgan said in a statement July 9. “To be clear, Series 6 will not bring us any closer to present day – it will simply enable us to cover the same period in greater detail.”
“The Crown” will take a production hiatus before filming on Season 5 begins next June, meaning that installment won’t premiere until 2022.
“The Crown” Season 4 premieres Nov. 15 on Netflix.
9 Actresses Who’ve Played Princess Diana – Or Soon Will (Photos)
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The momentous life and tragic death of Diana, Princess of Wales, seems to never grow old for Hollywood. From “The Crown” to the upcoming film “Spencer,” three actresses are currently lined up to play the People’s Princess — and several more have tried their hand at playing her in the past. From Kristen Stewart to Emma Corrin, here are nine ladies who have — or will — play Lady Di.
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Emma Corrin – “The Crown”
Corrin has been cast as Lady Diana Spencer in Season 4 of Netflix’s royal drama and has already been spotted dressed in the princess’ famous pink polka dot dress and matching hat. The new season will premiere in November.
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Elizabeth Debicki – “The Crown”
For Seasons 5 and 6, Debicki will step in as an older version of the People’s Princess and former wife of Prince Charles before she died tragically in a 1997 car crash.
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Kristen Stewart – “Spencer”
Stewart will be the next to portray Princess Diana on film in Pablo Larrain’s upcoming film, which follows the princess over the weekend that she decides to split from Charles and give up her future as queen consort of England.
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Naomi Watts – “Diana”
This 2013 film didn’t get great reviews, but it does feature Naveen Andrews as a heart surgeon that Diana had an affair with, so it has that going for it.
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Julie Cox – “Princess in Love”
This 1996 film also focuses on one of Diana’s affairs, this time on a tryst with her former riding instructor, James Hewitt.
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Genevieve O’Reilly – “Diana: Last Days of a Princess”
TLC’s docu-drama featured O’Reilly as Diana in dramatic reenactments paired with interviews telling the true story behind her last days. The film was timed to the 10th anniversary of her death in 2007.
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Amy Seccombe – “Diana: A Tribute to the People’s Princess “
This 1998 TV movie tells the story of the princess’ last year of life, from her romantic relationships to her battle with the press.
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Lesley Harcourt – “William & Catherine: A Royal Romance”
Harcourt played Diana in this 2011 Hallmark Channel movie about Prince William and Kate Middleton.
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Serena Scott Thomas – “Diana: Her True Story”
This 1993 NBC and Sky One TV movie is based on the book by the same name by Andrew Morton.
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