What will happen to Netflix's 'The Crown' after Queen Elizabeth II's demise?

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, the makers of 'The Crown' broadcasted on Netflix, have decided to pause the show's filming to pay respect to her. In a recent media interaction, the creator of 'The Crown' Season 5, Peter Morgan, confirmed that he has stopped filming the show out of respect.

What are plans of makers of 'The Queen'?

However, if reports are to believe, the makers of 'The Crown' Season 5 always had an alternative plan in case Queen Elizabeth II died in the mid-production days. Now that the unfortunate event has happened, it will be interesting to see what the makers decide. For now, the Netflix show has been paused for a week, during which lots of discussions will happen.





'The Crown' has premiered for four seasons since its launch in 2016. While Claire Foy played the lead role of the queen in the first and second seasons, the third and fourth seasons saw Olivia Colman replacing her. Imelda Staunton will play the queen's part in the fifth and sixth seasons, with Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki accompanying her in no-king Charles III and Diana roles, respectively. While the shoot of the sixth season has paused, 'The Crown' Season 5 is expected to come out on Netflix towards the end of 2022.

What do the makers of 'The Queen' Season 5 have to portray for the show?

Initially, the show was destined to not continue the portrayal of the British monarch and queen's life after 2002. However, the makers were reported to stretch it to 2005. This way, it will allow the makers to show the story and build-up of the marriage of Charles with Camilla Parker Bowles.

The second marriage of Charles with Camilla was seen as the dawn of a new period in the British monarchy, which ended a turbulent one followed by the death of Charles' first wife, Diana. It is doubtful that the death of Queen Elizabeth II will be written for the show.

Queen Elizabeth II breathed her last on Thursday at 96 due to prolonged illness. She remained the longest-serving queen in the history of the British monarchy, as she graced its throne from 1952 till her death.

FAQs

When is 'The Queen' Season 5 premiering on Netflix?
'The Queen' Season 5 will air on Netflix towards 2022-end. Only the production of the show's sixth season has come to a pause of about one week.

Who is playing the role of Queen Elizabeth II in 'The Queen' Season 5?
Imelda Staunton will be seen playing the role of Queen Elizabeth II in both the fifth and sixth seasons of 'The Queen'.