The creators of the show decided to pay tribute to the late monarch.
that the filming of the show dedicated to the royal family will be temporarily suspended due to the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, reports Deadline. According to him, the creators of the series should take such a step “as a sign of respect”. respect I hope we will stop shooting out of respect,” said Morgan.
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The publication notes , that the creators of the series have long been thinking about a plan of action in case Elizabeth II dies during filming. In 2016, the director of some episodes of the show's first season, Stephen Daldry, said that if this happens, work on “The Crown” will be stopped “for a significant period of time”.
“None of us know when that time will come. , but it would be right and proper to show respect to the Queen. It would simply be a tribute and a sign of respect. She's a global figure, and that's what we have to do,” Daldry said.
The first season of The Crown premiered on Netflix in 2016, and the show has now aired four seasons. Filming of the fifth started in July last year. Queen Elizabeth II will be played by Imelda Staunton, Princess Margaret will be played by Leslie Manville, Dominic West will play Prince Charles, and Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana.
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