the filming of the series The Crown suspended

The whole world is in mourning since the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, announced in front of Buckingham this Thursday, September 8. In the process, we learned the name of the new king – Charles III -, although one wonders about the date of his coronation. The sad news pay a little more than 70 years of reign narrated through the hit series The Crownbroadcast on Netflix since 2016. This American-British biopic by Peter Morgan and produced by Stephen Daldry has already benefited from 4 seasons, and the fifth must disembark on the video-on-demand platform in the during the month of November.

It is also a new actress who will play Queen Elizabeth II in this highly anticipated sequel and which will cover almost seven years of her reign, since the accession to the post of Prime Minister of John Major in 1990 to the death of Lady Diana. in a tragic accident in 1997. To embody it, following Claire Foy (seasons 1 and 2) and Olivia Colman (seasons 3 and 4), it is Imelda Staunton who was chosen. The British actress had already distinguished herself in the saga Harry Potter or in the movie Maleficent (2014). And if the filming of season 6 had started, it could be temporarily suspended.

A love letter to the Queen

This is what the producer of the series had already considered when the first episodes were broadcast, six years ago. “None of us know when that time will come, but it would be fair and proper to show respect to the Queen“ he had expressed, in anticipation of the death of Elizabeth II. “It would be a simple tribute and a mark of respect. She is a world figure and that is what we should do” added Stephen Daldry. Today screenwriter Peter Morgan speaks for Deadline. This confirmed the wish of his acolyte, while paying tribute to the late Queen. “I think we are going to stop filming out of respect” he said, without further comment. Preferring silence, Peter Morgan recalled in testimony of his affection for Elizabeth II that “The Crown is a love letter to her”. “I have nothing to add at the moment, just silence and respect” he concluded.

Turmoil within the royal family

Little information has leaked about this new season, except for some images from the outdoor shoot. We know in particular that the cast is completed by Jonathan Pryce for the incarnation of Prince Philippe, Lesley Manville (Margaret), Dominic West (Prince Charles) and Elizabeth Debicki (Lady Diana). Season 6 must highlight new tumults within the royal family with a succession of divorces, including that of Charles and Lady Di.