Excellent news for followers of The Crown: Netflix introduced on Thursday that the highly anticipated fourth season of the royal drama drops Nov. 15. As a bonus, Netflix has additionally launched the very first footage of Season 4, which closely teases the introductions of Princess Diana (Emma Corrin) and Margaret Thatcher (Gillian Anderson).
The teaser incorporates a calm, collected, and in-control Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) driving by way of the gates of Buckingham Palace as she says in a voiceover, “One thing as necessary because the monarchy merely can’t be allowed to fail.” Then we see the perfection of Gillian Anderson’s jawline as Margaret Thatcher as the brand new prime minister establishes her iron grip on England’s governing physique, together with a haunting shot of Diana in her wedding ceremony costume after a whirlwind press tour that launches her into the general public superstar sphere.
Season Four would be the present essential forged’s closing look in these roles, as Seasons 5 and 6 — the ultimate two seasons — will function a completely new forged after one other time bounce. Beginning in Season 5, Imelda Staunton will star as Queen Elizabeth, taking up for Colman. Jonathan Pryce is about to play Prince Philip within the closing two seasons, changing Tobias Menzies within the position. Lesley Manville will play Princess Margaret, taking up for Helena Bonham Carter. And Elizabeth Debicki will substitute Corrin within the position of Princess Diana.
The fourth season of the historic drama, which follows the reign of England’s present ruler from coronation to present instances, is about roughly between 1979-1990. That point interval coincides not solely with Thatcher’s years as prime minister and Diana’s wedding ceremony, but additionally Michael Fagan’s notorious Buckingham Palace break-in and Princess Margaret’s 1985 surgical procedure.
The Crown Season Four premieres Sunday, Nov. 15 on Netflix.
Olivia Colman, The Crown