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Revision as of 01:01, 20 October 2016

The Crown
File:The Crown Netflix Poster.jpg
Genre
Created byPeter Morgan
Written byPeter Morgan
Starring
Country of origin
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersStephen Daldry
Peter Morgan
Production locationUnited Kingdom
Running time60 minutes
Production companyLeft Bank Pictures
Original release
NetworkNetflix

The Crown is an upcoming American-British[1] television drama series, created and written by Peter Morgan and produced by Left Bank Pictures for Netflix.[2] The show is a biographical story about the reign of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom.[3] The first season will consist of ten one-hour episodes, and is scheduled to be released in its entirety on November 4, 2016.[4][5]

Premise

The Crown will trace the life of Queen Elizabeth II from her wedding in 1947 to the present day. It is expected to span 60 episodes over 6 seasons, with Claire Foy playing the Queen in the early part of her reign.[6]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten by [13]Original release date [4]
1TBAUnknownPeter MorganNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
2TBAUnknownPeter MorganNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
3TBAUnknownPeter MorganNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
4TBAUnknownPeter MorganNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
5TBAUnknownPeter MorganNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
6TBAUnknownPeter MorganNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
7TBAUnknownPeter MorganNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
8TBAUnknownPeter MorganNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
9TBAUnknownPeter MorganNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)
10TBAUnknownPeter MorganNovember 4, 2016 (2016-11-04)

Production

Peter Morgan, who wrote 2006 film The Queen and the recent stage play The Audience, is the main writer for the script, and director Stephen Daldry was also involved in the production.[13] The first 10-part season will be the most expensive drama produced by Netflix to date.[14]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Netflix plans original UK drama about the Queen - BBC News".
  2. ^ Anthony Couto (June 19, 2015). "Matt Smith starring in Netflix series, The Crown". IGN. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  3. ^ Rob Leane (June 19, 2015). "The Crown: Matt Smith nabs role in Netflix drama". Den of Geek. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Dylan Kickham (April 11, 2016). "Matt Smith's Netflix drama The Crown gets premiere date". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 12, 2016.
  5. ^ "Claire Foy and Matt Smith face the challenges of royal life in new extended trailer for Netflix drama The Crown". RadioTimes. September 27, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g Anita Singh (August 19, 2015). "£100m Netflix series recreates royal wedding". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on March 22, 2016.
  7. ^ Patrick Munn (October 5, 2015). "Netflix's 'The Crown' adds Greg Wise as series regular". TV Wise. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  8. ^ "Stephen Dillane". Spotlight. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
  9. ^ a b c d e f "Trailers for Netflix series 'The Crown,' and 'The Get Down'". Geeks of Doom. January 6, 2016. Retrieved January 6, 2016.[better source needed]
  10. ^ a b c d Kenji Lloyd (January 7, 2016). "The Crown trailer: First look at Peter Morgan's Netflix drama". Final Reel. Retrieved January 7, 2016.[better source needed]
  11. ^ "Paul Sheridan filming Netflix's The Crown". International Artists Management. February 3, 2016. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  12. ^ John Gruccio (January 6, 2016). "The trailer for Netflix's royal drama series, "The Crown"". TMStash. Retrieved January 6, 2016.[better source needed]
  13. ^ a b "Netflix plans original UK drama about the Queen". BBC News. May 23, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2016.
  14. ^ "The Crown: the Royal family are 'nervous' about Netflix's new £100 million series". The Telegraph. July 29, 2016. Retrieved August 2, 2016.
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