Main Cast of The Crown Season Three
The Crown season three cast features Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II, replacing Claire Foy. The series, produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television, premiered on Netflix in November 2019. Tobias Menzies plays Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, taking over from Matt Smith. Helena Bonham Carter appears as Princess Margaret, the sister of the Queen. View the official Netflix series page.
The ensemble includes Josh O'Connor as Prince Charles, the future King Charles III. Erin Doherty portrays Princess Anne, the daughter of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. The cast also features Ben Daniels as Antony Armstrong-Jones, the husband of Princess Margaret. Jason Watkins plays Prime Minister Harold Wilson, who served from 1964 to 1970. Read the full cast list on Wikipedia.
Key Historical Figures and Supporting Roles
The Crown season three cast includes Pip Torrens as Lord Mountbatten, the uncle of Prince Philip. Charles Dance portrays Lord Salisbury, a senior Conservative politician. The series covers the period from 1964 to 1977, focusing on the Aberfan disaster and the Silver Jubilee. Forbes covers the historical accuracy.
Marion Bailey plays Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, the mother of Queen Elizabeth II. Pip Carter portrays Prince Edward, Duke of Windsor, the former King Edward VIII. The show also features Tom Byrne as Prince Edward, the son of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. BBC News details the casting decisions.
Production Details and Cast Backgrounds
The Crown season three cast was led by executive producers Peter Morgan and Suzanne Mackie for Left Bank Pictures. The production company Left Bank Pictures is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television. The series was filmed at various locations, including Lancaster House and Ely Cathedral. Visit the Sony Pictures Television page for Left Bank Pictures.
Olivia Colman won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in season three. The Crown season three cast features actors from the United Kingdom, including Tobias Menzies and Helena Bonham Carter. The series received critical acclaim, with season three holding a 90% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Check the Rotten Tomatoes score.