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Variety reports:

“The Crown,” the hit drama about Queen Elizabeth II’s reign and the events that shaped it, will likely stop production on Season 6 following the death of the Queen, sources close to creator Peter Morgan confirmed to Variety. Netflix has not yet released a statement.

Her death comes ahead of Season 5 of the Netflix show, which is set to premiere in November and feature a new cast. Imelda Staunton will play Queen Elizabeth, Jonathan Pryce will portray Prince Philip, Dominic West will star as Prince Charles and Elizabeth Debicki stars at Princess Diana.

Season 6 recently cast 16-year-old Rufus Kampa as Prince Harry and 21-year-old Ed McVey as Prince William, hinting that the season will explore the aftermath of Diana’s death and the boys’ lives in the early 2000s.

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The death comes ahead of Season 5 of the Netflix show, which is set to premiere in November and feature a new cast: Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth, Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Dominic West as Prince Charles & Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana. https://t.co/1VxYnMPdMA pic.twitter.com/MLjtHxR1ua

— Variety (@Variety) September 8, 2022