The Crown returns to Netflix tomorrow night with its third season. Fans of the award-winning drama will see Queen Elizabeth II’s role taken on by Olivia Colman CBE, who is following in the footsteps of Claire Foy and reprising the royal. During a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, the Academy Award winning actress has discussed the impending fourth series and the new cast additions that will come with it when it hit screens next year.
While the whole of season three will drop on the streaming platform tomorrow evening, fans are already wondering what is in store for them in the fourth instalment.
Gillian Anderson was announced as the actress who was playing former Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher on the small screen earlier this year.
But viewers will have to wait until next year to see her character.
Nevertheless, according to Olivia, the portrayal will be worth the wait.
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“She’s amazing,” Olivia explained. “The moment she opened her mouth in the read-through you could feel everyone wanted to do a little silent ‘yay!’ Because she was so brilliant.
As for what fans can expect of the impending series, the British royal family’s lives between the mid-’60s to mid-‘70s will be played out.
Whereas season four will cover the ensuing decade and introduce Thatcher and Lady Diana, who is being played by Emma Corrin.
“It’s interesting because, series 3, for me, was like doing a historical piece,” Olivia added.
“Now, it feels less like that and more, I remember that! I remember that voice! I remember that moment!
“It feels quite different,” she continued.
“We had our read-through and to hear the voices of Margaret Thatcher and all of that, it’s quite fun.”
As for how fans reacted when the news about Gillian playing Margaret was released, many were utterly thrilled.
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Taking to Twitter to comment, one said: “@TheCrownNetflix and @GillianA Best casting decision!! So keen to see her as Thatcher!”
“@TheCrownNetflix and @GillianA Interesting to see how well she plays a really evil character…” another added.
A third wrote: “@TheCrownNetflix and @GillianA I think she’ll be a brilliant villain! I understand her excitement; snagging this role is huge!”
“@TheCrownNetflix and @GillianA This is what will get her more nominations, awards and the recognition that she so deserves. Way to go Gillian!” Someone else predicted.
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Speaking out about the casting, Gillian said: “I am so excited to be joining the cast and crew of The Crown and to have the opportunity too portray such a complicated and controversial woman.
“Thatcher was undoubtedly formidable but I am relishing exploring beneath the surface and, dare I say, falling in love with the icon who, whether loved or despised, defined an era.”
Viewers will have to wait until next year to see Gillian on the small screen.
The Crown season three returns tomorrow night on Netflix.
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