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LONDON (AP) — “The Crown,” Netflix’s acclaimed series about Queen Elizabeth II and her family, has paused production due to the monarch’s death.
A
spokesperson for the series said production was paused on Friday “as a mark of
respect” and will also be suspended on the day of the queen’s funeral.
The show is
in production on its sixth season. Its first two seasons starred Claire Foy as
the young princess Elizabeth ascending to the throne and gradually growing into
her role as monarch, and seasons three and four featured Olivia Colman as a
more mature queen. The show has gradually moved closer to current events.
Netflix recently revealed casting of the actors who are playing Prince William
and his wife Kate in the sixth season.
Its fifth
season, with Imelda Staunton playing the queen, will premiere in November.
The show has
won 22 Emmy Awards so far, including one outstanding drama series trophy and
best drama actress honors for Foy and Colman. Josh O’Connor, who played Prince
Charles in 13 episodes, also won the best drama actor Emmy for his portrayal of
the future king as a young man.