Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II – Copyright. Leftbank Pictures
One of the best Netflix Originals to come out in the past couple of years is The Crown. The multi-award-winning television show has garnered praise worldwide, and audiences worldwide are waiting in anticipation for the release of season three. Here is everything we know so far about The Crown season 3.
There are many popular and fantastic Netflix Originals on Netflix. None have captured the hearts of audiences more than Netflix Original The Crown. The show is a dramatized adaptation of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, her relationships with her family, and the politics behind being the queen of an empire.
The events of the series take place over many years and include notable landmarks in the Queen’s life, such as her wedding to Prince Phillip, the death of her father, King George the VI, and her subsequent coronation, as well as some of the most notorious events in the British Empire’s history.
What happened at the end of season 2 of The Crown?
*SPOILERS*
The finale of season 2 focused on the infamous Profumo Affair. It was a scandal that shook British politics to its core. Secretary of State War John Profumo had been having an affair with the model Christine Keeler. Keeler had also been in an affair with Soviet naval attache Eugene Ivanov.
Seen as a threat to national security, the scandal resulted in the resignation of both Profumo and Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. The man who introduced the pair, Stephen Ward, committed suicide.
The show’s narrative focuses on both the Profumo Affair and the scandal of Prince Phillip, who supposedly was in attendance at the party where Keeler was introduced to Profumo. While Queen Elizabeth struggles with controversies surrounding both her husband and the inadequacies of the British government, she gives birth to her 4th child.
Casting News for Season 3 of The Crown
The finale of season two acted as a goodbye to the cast of seasons one and two as it was confirmed that for seasons three and four of The Crown would see a brand new cast take over the roles of the Royal Family. We have the current list of the new cast below:
| Role | Actress/Actor | Where Have I Seen Them Before? |
|---|---|---|
| Queen Elizabeth | Olivia Coleman | Broadchurch, Hot Fuzz, Peep Show |
| Prince Philip | Tobias Menzies | Casino Royale, Rome, Game of Thrones |
| Princess Margaret | Helena Bonham Carter | Les Miserables, Fight Club, The King’s Speech |
| Prime Minister Harold Wilson | Jason Watkins | Being Human, Tomorrow Never Dies, Wild Child |
| Prince Charles | Josh O’Connor | God’s Own Country, Cinderella, The Durrells |
| Antony Armstrong-Jones | Ben Daniels | The Exorcist (TV), Flesh and Bone, House of Cards |
| Princess Anne | Erin Doherty | Call the Midwife, Les Miserables (2018) |
| Queen Mother | Marion Bailey | Allied, Mr. Turner, Vera Drake |
| Lord Mountbatten | Charles Dance | Game of Thrones, Gosford Park, The Imitation Game |
According to Naomi Gordon at Harpers Bazaar, there have been leaked images of Call the Midwife actress Emerald Fennell performing with Josh O’Connor on set. The rumors now circulating are whether or not the role Emerald Fennell is playing is Camilla Parker. Netflix is yet to confirm if these rumors are true.
Olivia Coleman as Queen Elizabeth II
What Historical Events Could Take Place in Season 3 of The Crown?
Taking into consideration the historical significance and how accurately the show follows Elizabeth’s reign, we can expect to see the following:
- Decolonization of African and Caribbean Nations
- Rhodesian Independence
- The coronation of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales
- The Aberfan Disaster
- Watergate Scandal
- England’s 1966 World Cup Win
- The rise of the IRA
- Hung Parliament of 1974
- Entry to the European Community
- Constitutional Crisis of Australia
- The Queen’s Silver Jubilee
The Events listed above took place between 1965 and 1977. During this time, Prince Charles was introduced to his future wife and mother of his children, the late Princess Diana. Subsequently, he met his second wife, Camilla Parker-Bowles. The Queen’s sister Princess Margaret also saw her marriage fizzle out, and she divorced Lord Snowden.
It has been confirmed that an episode will focus on Apollo 11’s successful mission to land on the Moon. The episode will focus on Philip’s reaction to the monumental moment.
Where are we up to with production of season 3 of The Crown?
Filming for the third season has finished and filmed for the fourth season is expected to begin later this summer (2019). There have been reshoots for the third season for some scenes but that has now been concluded.
Olivia Coleman (Left) pictured with co-star Helena Bonham Carter (Right) Copyright. Netflix
How has the cast reacted to season 3 of The Crown?
The official Twitter page of The Crown released a series of Tweets containing responses from the cast and how they felt about joining the cast.
Do we have any photos for Season 3 of The Crown?
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What is the cast of season 1 and 2 of The Crown doing now?
Leading lady Claire Foy gained international recognition for her role as Queen Elizabeth II. Her performance as the Queen earned her an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Foy recently portrayed Janet Armstrong in First Man as the wife of astronaut Neil Armstrong. Foy has also been cast to play Lisbeth Salander in the movie adaptation of The Girl in the Spiders Web. It will continue to be a busy time for the actress as she is now one of the most in-demand actresses in Hollywood.
Matt Smith was already well renowned for his work as the 11th Doctor on the famous British Sci-Fi series Doctor Who. Smith’s work in science fiction will continue as he has been cast in the latest episode of the Star Wars saga. Notably, Smith has also been cast as Charles Manson in Charlie Says.
BAFTA award-winning actress Vanessa Kirby recently starred in the sixth Mission Impossible film as ‘The White Widow.’ Kirby has also been cast in the Fast and Furious spin-off Hobbs and Shaw which will focus on the characters that Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham portray in the franchise.
The Crown season 3 Trailer
The first teaser trailer for season 3 of The Crown has arrived!
When is the release date for season 3 of The Crown?
Thanks to the teaser video, we now know that The Crown season 3 will be coming to Netflix on November 17th, 2019
Will there be a season 4 of The Crown?
As stated earlier in the article, creator Peter Morgan is already writing the story for season four. As we’ve discussed above, filming for season three has concluded, but filming for season four is expected later this summer. We can expect a shorter wait between both seasons being filmed back to back.
It is expected that The Crown will have a total of six seasons, but depending on the success of seasons three and four, we will see if Netflix renews for another two seasons. The Crown is one of the most expensive shows in history, so the next two seasons will need to be massive successes, like seasons one and two, to warrant the cost of any subsequent seasons.
Are you excited for Season 3 of The Crown? Let us know in the comments below!
Netflix Synopsis: "Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization tells the story of Queen Elizabeth II and the political and personal events that shaped her reign."
