"The Crown" Season 2 has been picked up by the Netflix network for another season of web streaming. The good news is that the show is assured for 60 episodes in a span of six seasons to chronicle the life of Queen Elizabeth & Prince Phillip of England.
While the many fans would have loved Claire Foy and Matt Smith to be in "The Crown" Season 2, they could not stay but will be replaced in season 3 until 6. Helen Mirren will join the cast as the older version of Queen Elizabeth. Meanwhile, James Cromwell's astonishing performance in "The Queen", paved way for his role as Prince Phillip.
There are news circulating that prosthetics and make up can be option to retain Foy and Smith to play the young British royals in "The Crown" Season 2. However, this would mean more budget for every season just to keep with the age change.
#TheCrown's Matt Smith on how Prince Philip is like his #DoctorWho character. https://t.co/Y0SJN0EWHz pic.twitter.com/eQegDU3904
— Variety (@Variety) November 5, 2016
According to Gamenguide, "The Crown" Season 2 will have no choice but to replace its casts to fit the age of the characters. The first change will occur in season 3 and 4 and another replacement will take place in the last two seasons 5 and 6.
In @TheCrownNetflix, Peter Morgan invites us to spend ten hours in the company of Elizabeth II. https://t.co/um00Um7fHC pic.twitter.com/V0eaIiAoOJ — The New Yorker (@NewYorker) November 7, 2016
It was reported by Netflixlife that the show runner of "The Crown" Season 2 has already started putting together the story arc and production. There is no fixed date yet for the premiere showing but it was projected to return not earlier than fall or in winter of 2017. The projection is based on Netflix scheduling of shows, which usually happens in November.
The production of "The Crown" Season 2 will be as high-priced as the previous season, taking it from its budget of $ 125 million. This makes the show as the most luxurious TV production in 2016.
