See Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West on set as Princess Diana and Prince Charles in 'The Crown'
New images of Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki on set as Prince Charles and Princess Diana in seasons five of The Crown.
The pair were seen filming scenes for the Netflix drama aboard a yacht off the coast of Mallorca. Fans were quick to take to social media to point out how uncannily similar Debicki in particular looks to the late royal that she's portraying. The actress wore a floral dress and sunglasses for the scenes, with her hair in Diana's signature cropped style.
Two child actors were also spotted alongside the pair, playing the young princes William and Harry, as they recreated a family holiday.
The first official publicity image of Debicki as Diana, Princess of Wales, in The Crown (above) was released in August. The Australian actress, who is best known for her roles in The Night Manager and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, will play the royal in the final two seasons of the hit show.
The image shows Debicki deep in thought as she lays on a sofa – and the likeness to Princess Diana is uncanny.
“Princess Diana’s spirit, her words and her actions live in the hearts of so many," said Debicki at the time of the casting announcement last summer. "It is my true privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one.”
Debicki replaces Emma Corrin, who made her debut as the young princess in The Crown in season four, while Dominic West takes over from Josh O'Connor. Both their predecessors were award-nominated for their roles.
Other casting announcements for the last two seasons of the hit show include Imelda Staunton, who succeeds Olivia Colman as the Queen; Leslie Manville who takes over from Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret; and Jonathan Pryce, who follows fellow Game of Thrones alumni Tobias Menzies to play Prince Philip.
The final two seasons will be based upon the early 2000s, although specific storylines and events that might be explored have not yet been disclosed.
“The Crown keeps raising the bar with each new season," said Cindy Holland, Netflix’s vice-president of original content. "We can’t wait for audiences to see the upcoming fourth season, and we’re proud to support Peter’s vision and the phenomenal cast and crew for a sixth and final season.”
Find out more about the final two seasons of The Crown, here.
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