The new Diana
Many actresses have played her but none have captured the exact magic – now that could be set to change with…
Astatuesque blonde, with piercing blue eyes and legs that go on forever… It is no wonder that Elizabeth Debicki has been cast as Princess Diana in seasons five and six of TheCrown. The Australian actress, 30, who delivered a memorable performance in steamy spy drama, The Night Manager, will take over from Emma Corrin who will play the princess of the ‘Shy Di’ years in season four, which is due to air this autumn.
‘Princess Diana’s spirit, her words and her actions live in the hearts of so many,’
Elizabeth said, after it was announced she’d bagged the role.
‘It is my true privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one.’
The Crown, the most expensive television series ever made, has been a hit around the globe – with millions glued to the onscreen dramatisation of the real-life soap opera that is our Royal family.
The final seasons will cover the period from 1990, when the troubled, glamorous Princess was the most photographed and talked-about woman in the world – up to the Paris car crash that took her life at the tragically young age of 36 .
A show insider said: ‘Seasons five and six will see Diana emerging as an effortless icon, but yet still retaining that fragility. The role requires a fearless actor to bring truth to this beloved yet complex icon. Elizabeth has that perfect combination of megawatt-star quality and vulnerability.’ No pressure then, Elizabeth…
‘It is my true privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series’