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While production on “The Crown” season 6 was briefly halted following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, season 5 is still on track to begin Nov. 9.
When the popular series returns to Netflix, Imelda Staunton will reprise the role of Queen from Olivia Colman who played her in seasons 3 and 4 of the royal drama.
Claire Foy portrayed Queen Elizabeth II the first two seasons of the show.
According to Netflix’s description, Season 5 centers on the Queen “approaching the 40th anniversary of her accession.”
“Leaving on Britannia for her annual tour of the Western Isles of Scotland, she reflects on a reign that encompassed nine prime ministers, the rise of mass television and the twilight of the British Empire,” the description reads. . “However, as a new decade enters its stride, old certainties are no longer guaranteed.”
The collapse of Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s marriage is also a major storyline.
Dominic West plays Prince Charles, Elizabeth Debicki plays Princess Diana and Jonathan Pryce plays the Queen’s husband Prince Philip in the upcoming season.