Netflix confirm The Crown IS getting a sixth series
Olivia Colman is staying for another series!
The Crown is one of the most popular shows on streaming service Netflix, documenting the life of Queen Elizabeth II, so fans were understandably devastated back in January when it was announced that Season five would be the last ever made!
But today (Thursday 9th July), in a massive u-turn, Netflix have announced a sixth series will happen, with popular actress Olivia Colman playing the role of Queen Elizabeth II for one more series before Harry Potter actress Imelda Staunton takes over for the final series.
Announcing the news on social media, Netflix told UK fans, 'News from the palace: we can confirm there will be a sixth (and final) season of @TheCrownNetflix, in addition to the previously announced five!' (sic)
Writer/creator Peter Morgan said, "As we started to discuss the storylines for Series 5, it soon became clear that in order to do justice to the richness and complexity of the story we should go back to the original plan and do six seasons.”
Bosses have also confirmed that Olivia Coleman will continue with her role for one more season, adding, 'So to summarise – we’ll have one more season with Queen Olivia Colman, before she passes the crown to Imelda Staunton. We’re just half way through! Lovely.' (sic)
The announcement of Imelda taking over from Olivia was made back in January, with Netflix sharing a quote from the Harry Potter actress. She said, "I have loved watching The Crown from the very start. As an actor it was a joy to see how both Claire Foy and Olivia Colman brought something special and unique to Peter Morgan’s scripts. I am genuinely honoured to be joining such an exceptional creative team and to be taking The Crown to its conclusion.”
The popular show has been watched by more than 73 million households across the world since it first aired in November 2016, with a number of star-studded actors such as Claire Foy, Matt Smith, Helena Bonham Carter, and of course Olivia Colman.
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The Crown Season 5 and 6 is expected to arrive on Netflix in the coming years.