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“The Crown” has officially chosen the role of Princess Margaret for the fifth and final season of the show.
“Lesley Manville will play Princess Margaret in the fifth season of ‘The Crown,'” the Netflix drama announced on its official social media accounts.
Manville, 64, expressed his enthusiasm for taking on the role previously played by Helena Bonham Carter in seasons 3 and 4 and Vanessa Kirby in seasons 1 and 2.
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Lesley Manville is taking on the role of Princess Margaret in season 5 of ‘The Crown’ after the portrayal of Helena Bonham Carter in seasons 3 and 4.
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“I couldn’t be happier playing Princess Margaret. The witness is being broadcast by two formidable actresses and I really don’t want to let go of it, “the actress said in a statement.
Manville has a special connection to the royal family. In 2015, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Queen Elizabeth II on her birthday.
The actress added: “Also, playing the brothers with my dear friend Imelda Staunton will be a complete joy.”
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Actress Lesley Manville stars in the British drama “Mum”. (Reuters)
In January, it was revealed that Staunton, 64, assumed the role of Elizabeth II. The role was previously played by Claire Foy in seasons one and two and Olivia Colman for seasons three and four.
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Netflix also revealed in January that Season 5 would be the show’s last season. The announcement came after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stated that they were “backing down” as high-ranking members of the royal family.
