Imelda Staunton and Claudia Harrison shooting The Crown.Photo: splash
The Crownhas cast its finalPrincess Anne.
British actress Claudia Harrison — known for her roles inThe IT Crowd,HumansandThe Cat’s Meow— was spotted filming scenes for the Netflix hit in Scotland alongsideImelda Staunton, who is starring asQueen Elizabeth. The actresses both wore headscarfs as they filmed on a boat.
Harrison was also shooting with Theo Fraser Steele, who is believed to be playing Princess Anne’s second husband, Sir Timothy Laurence.
Harrison, 45, is taking over the role of the monarch’s only daughter from Erin Doherty, who played Anne in seasons 3 and 4.
Claudia Harrison in The Crown.splash
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The new photos from the set come just days afterThe Crown’s officialInstagramreleased thefirst imageof Staunton in character as Queen Elizabeth on Friday.
In January, Staunton spoke to presenter Emma Barnett on BBC radio’sWoman’s Hourabout the"extra challenge"that comes with playing a more contemporary version of the Queen in season 5.
“I think my sort of extra challenge, as if I needed it, is that I’m now doing the Queen that we’re a little more familiar with,” Staunton explained.
“WithClaire Foy[in seasons 1 and 2], it was almost history and now I’m playing one that people could say ‘she doesn’t do that,’ ‘she’s not like that,’ and that’s my personal bête noire,” she continued.
Imelda Staunton in The Crown.splash
While playing a more modern-day version of the Queen might prove difficult, Colman said Staunton is well-prepared as she has already perfected herregal walk.
While speaking about handing over the role to Staunton in October, Colman admitted the actress has “already got a much better walk than me.”
source: people.com
