The filming for The Crown Season 5 is set to commence in June so casting for all the characters is currently underway.
In its May 17 issue, New Idea claimed that the producers and creators of the hit Netflix series are having a hard time casting the role of Prince Andrew. After all, the Duke of York is embroiled in a major controversy after he was accused of sexually abusing underage girls in the 90s.
“Prince Andrew is one of the most unpopular members of the royal family and wannabe stars aren’t exactly queuing up to play him,” a source claimed.
However, a spokesperson for The Crown immediately denied the allegations by saying that they are not having a hard time casting the important role.
The same tabloid claimed that Camilla Parker Bowles is thrilled to know who will be playing her in the upcoming season of The Crown. British actress Olivia Williams will play the role of the Duchess of Cornwall in Season 5 and Season 6.
Camilla previously met Williams at London’s Guildhall for the Man Booker Prize in 2017. They were photographed chatting the event and they seemed to get along really well.
However, it is unclear if Camilla is aware of who will be playing her in the series. After all, there is no confirmation that the Duchess of Cornwall watches the program.
Her nephew, Ben Elliot, previously told Vanity Fair that Camilla isn’t thrilled to know that the upcoming seasons of The Crown will revolve around her and Prince Charles’ affair.
Last year, there were already hints about Prince Charles and Camilla’s affair in The Crown Season 4. However, there will be more details and explorations in Seasons 5 and 6.
Other than Prince Andrew and Camilla, royal fans are also excited to see how Princess Diana will be portrayed in the upcoming seasons.
While speaking with Insider, royal biographer Andrew Morton said that the moment that the Princess of Wales addressed Prince Charles and Camilla’s affair will be featured in the upcoming episodes.
Emma Corrin, who played Princess Diana in Season 4 will be replaced by Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki. After all, Princess Diana will be much older in Seasons 5 and 6.
In fact, there will also be depictions of a much older Prince William and Prince Harry in the series. Last season, the siblings were just briefly shown in The Crown.