In exceptional casting news, Elizabeth Debicki is officially set to play Princess Diana in Netflix’s The Crown Seasons 5 and 6. The announcement came via the royal family drama’s Twitter account.
“Princess Diana’s spirit, her words and her actions live in the hearts of so many,” Debicki said in a statement. “It is my true privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one.”
Debicki will take over as the Princess of Wales for The Crown‘s final two seasons, replacing Emma Corrin who will play the role in the show’s upcoming fourth season. Debicki’s casting comes after the recent announcement that Jonathan Pryce has been set to play Prince Philip in the final two seasons, replacing Tobias Menzies in the role. They’ll both join Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth, taking over for Olivia Colman, and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret, taking over for Helena Bonham Carter.
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