Abdalla plays a businessman and the boyfriend of Princess Diana on season 6 of the Netflix drama.
“Why is it there are still people who ask me if he’s still alive?
In addition to researching Dodi, Abdalla had to wrestle with the nature of the relationship between the couple.

‘The Crown’.Daniel Escale/Netflix
Was Diana merely enjoying a dalliance after her divorce from Prince Charles?
Or were the pair really in love?
You know, the famous image is of them kissing.
Part 1 ofThe Crownseason 6 is now streaming onNetflix.
Part 2 debuts Dec. 14.