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Netflix Reportedly Signs $500 Million The Crown Prequel That Shows the Death of Queen Victoria and Rise of Elizabeth
Netflix and Left Bank are discussing a prequel that could span four kings and run three to five seasons, Variety reported.
- On Wednesday, April 29, columnist Richard Eden confirmed that Netflix and production company Left Bank Pictures sealed a deal for a prequel to the drama The Crown.
- The new series will span five decades, starting with the death of Queen Victoria in 1901 and ending in 1947 with the wedding of the then Princess Elizabeth.
- Creator Peter Morgan is reportedly returning to write the project, with casting expected next year for the reported £500 million run of prequels covering this momentous era.
- Morgan previously stated he prefers "historical" over "journalistic" storytelling, opting to avoid the show's controversial recent history by exploring the past as metaphor for the present.
- While Netflix did not provide official comment, sources indicate the production team is moving forward with plans, though specific seasons and development timelines remain unconfirmed.
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The Crown prequel tipped to see creator Peter Morgan return to write series beginning with events in 1901
The Crown creator Peter Morgan is reportedly crafting a prequel series that would span almost five decades leading up to the events of the first season.According to the Daily Mail, the story will begin in 1901, with the death of Queen Victoria, and proceed to chart the various milestones and crises faced by the Royal Family up until 1947, when The Crown picks up the thread.A project of this description was first touted to be in the works back in…
It looks like The Crown is returning. Several British media outlets reported on Thursday that the streaming service is working on a prequel to the popular Netflix show.
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