Dickie Arbiter, Elizabeth II’s former press secretary, shared his opinion on the three actresses who played the role of the Queen in the series The Crown.
Royalty is a subject that has always interested Internet users. Whether it is Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton, Harry and Meghan Markle, King Charles III, Letizia of Spain or even Prince Albert II of Monaco… So when the series The Crowndedicated to the reign of Elizabeth II, was released in 2016, It was a great success. Viewers were able to follow the life of Elizabeth II from her coronation in 1953 until the second marriage of her eldest son Prince Charles in 2005.
However, since the broadcast of the series, no member of the British royal family has raised the subject, with the exception of Prince Harry. Since December 14, the second part of season 6 is available on Netflix. But every two seasons, the production changed its casting. So, three actresses shared the role of Elizabeth II. In season 1 and 2, we find Claire Foywhich leaves its place to Olivier Colman for season 3 and 4. Finally, the last two seasons are played by Imelda Staunton. But among these three actresses, who best interpreted the queen in The Crown?
These two actresses considered too “dark”
Dickie Arbiter, the former press secretary of Elizabeth II, shared his opinion in the columns of Deadline. For him, Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton were too “dark”. He explains : “I don’t remember her (the queen, editor’s note) have been gloomy or boring. She was only moody if there was a death in the family or if one of her dogs had to be put down.”. Dickie Arbiter then highlighted the performance of Claire Foy whom he considers to be an actress “brilliant”.
But Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton are not the only ones to bear the brunt of the journalist’s criticism. Still in the columns of Deadline, Dickie Arbiter bitterly condemns certain choices made by the writers of the series. He notably criticizes a scene from season 6, which he considers “ insensitive » And “ not necessary ». This is the announcement of the death of the Princess of Wales, Lady Diana, to her sons William and Harry. For him, the loss of their mother still affects the two Princes today.
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These two actresses considered too “dark”
Dickie Arbiter, the former press secretary of Elizabeth II, shared his opinion in the columns of Deadline. For him, Olivia Colman and Imelda Staunton were too “dark”. He explains: “I don’t remember her (the queen, editor’s note) being morose or boring. She was only morose if there was a death in the family or if one of her dogs had to be put down.” Dickie Arbiter then highlighted the performance of Claire Foy, whom he considers to be a “brilliant” actress.
Finally, the journalist mentioned a scene from season 6 that he considered too “insensitive” and “not necessary”. This is the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II to her sons William and Harry. For him, the loss of their mother still affects the two Princes today.