Netflix Debuts ‘The Crown’ Season 4 First Looks At Gillian Anderson As Margaret Thatcher, Emma Corrin As Princess Diana
The Crownseason 4 is getting a few steely new additions to its cast. In the fourth season of Netflix’s royal drama,Gillian Andersonmakes her debut as the Iron Lady herself, Margaret Thatcher, while newcomerEmma Corrinsteps out as the beloved Princess Diana. SeeThe Crownseason 4 first look images below.
The Crown Season 4 First Look
Netflix has revealed the first looks at Gillian Anderson as U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Emma Corrin as Princess Diana, ahead ofThe Crownseason 4 premiere this November. Anderson is completely transformed as the Iron Lady, wearing a wig that looks like it could withstand a few tons of iron and a sleek blue suit. Meanwhile, Corrin makes her debut as “Shy Di” walking a red carpet with Josh O’Connor’s Prince Charles.
The Crownseason 4 begins in the late 1970s where Queen Elizabeth (Olivia Colman) and her family become preoccupied with safeguarding the line of succession by securing a bride for Prince Charles, still unmarried at 30. The fourth season also delves into the divisive policies introduced by Britain’s first female prime minister Margaret Thatcher (Anderson), with whom tensions rise with the Queen.
Created and written by Peter Morgan,The Crownstars Oscar winnerOlivia Colmanas Queen Elizabeth II,Tobias Menziesas Prince Philip,Helena Bonham Carteras Princess Margaret,Ben Danielsas the Earl of Snowden,Erin Dohertyas Princess Anne,Josh O’Connoras Prince Charles, andMarion Baileyas the Queen Mother.
In July, it was announced thatThe Crownwould be extended for asixth and final season. Season 5 will see the final cast change, with Imelda Staunton taking the throne as Queen Elizabeth, while Elizabeth Debicki will play a very tall Princess Diana. Lesley Manville will take the role of Princess Margaret, taking over the role from Helena Bonham Carter. Jonathan Pryce will be the show’s final Prince Philip.
The Crownseason 4 premieres on Netflix onNovember 15, 2020.
