Netflix and Left Bank Pictures, the producer of 'The Crown', have held preliminary discussions about a prequel to the royal drama, a source confirmed on Friday. However, the project is not yet in development or greenlit.
The prequel would begin with the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 and conclude where 'The Crown' started, with the wedding of Queen Elizabeth II in 1947. Creator Peter Morgan is expected to write the prequel, which could span three to five seasons, according to a Daily Mail report described by Variety's source as 'speculative'.
This period covers the reigns of four kings: Edward VII (1901-1910), George V (1910-1936), Edward VIII (1936), and George VI (1936-1952). 'The Crown' has so far streamed four seasons, winning 11 Primetime Emmys in 2021, including Outstanding Drama Series, plus two Emmys in 2020, five in 2018, and three in 2017.
Season 5, set to stream in November, introduces a new cast portraying the royal family in the 1990s, including Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth, Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret, Dominic West as Prince Charles, Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, and Olivia Williams as Camilla Parker Bowles. Jonny Lee Miller will play Prime Minister John Major.
Left Bank is scheduled to begin filming Season 6, the final season, in August. The cast is expected to remain largely the same, except for the actors playing teenage Prince William and Prince Harry.
