Ahead of the premiere of the fifth season of the hit series ‘The Crown’, Netflix and Left Bank Pictures have begun exploring the development of a possible prequel to the acclaimed historical drama. According to the Daily Mail, the prequel to ‘The Crown’ would cover events from the late Victorian era to the abdication and Edward VIII’s relationship with Wallis Simpson, as well as the pre-World War II era, including the rise of socialism and the fascism. On the other hand, Deadline points out that discussions between Netflix and Left Bank Pictures about the project are still in their early stages, so the project has not been confirmed yet. As for the final season of ‘The Crown,’ the series garnered seven Emmy Awards last year, including Lead Actor (Josh O’Connor), Outstanding Drama Series, Supporting Actress (Gillian Anderson) and Supporting Actor (Tobias Anderson). Menzies). The series hails from creator and writer Peter Morgan, director Stephen Daldry and producer Andy Harries (“The Queen”). Its fifth season will arrive with an all-new cast headed by Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret, Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana, Dominic West as Prince Charles, and Jonny Lee Miller as John. Major. This cast is also expected to return for the sixth and final season of the series.
