Oscar-nominated actress plays the late Queen Elizabeth II on season 5 of Netflix’s royal family drama.
(Netflix subsequentlyadded a disclaimerto the season 5 trailer.)
“There’s no doubt about it.
Imelda Staunton on ‘The Crown’.Netflix
We finished filming this season six months ago.
If this was coming out two years ago, there wouldn’t be all of this going on.
So I think there’s a sensitivity and there’s not a lot we can do about that.
I don’t think there’s a lot we can do or say.”
Production of the show was suspended following the Queen’s death.
“I was relieved that I then [already] had a week off.
Anyway, filming stopped.
Staunton’s costarJonathan Pryce, who plays Prince Philip on the new season,has similarly defended the show.
you might see more with Staunton, Manville, and Pryce in the video above.
