Lesley Manville to Play Princess Margaret in "The Crown" Seasons 5 and 6
Original Article Date: August 10, 2022
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Acclaimed actress Lesley Manville is set to portray Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, in the upcoming fifth and sixth seasons of the hit Netflix series "The Crown." Manville takes over the role from Helena Bonham Carter, who played Princess Margaret in seasons three and four.
The announcement was made by Netflix on August 10, 2022, along with the release of an official portrait of Manville in character. In the portrait, Manville bears a striking resemblance to the real-life Princess Margaret, with her glamorous style and signature hairdo.
Manville is no stranger to portraying historical figures on screen. She previously played Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor, in the 2011 film "W.E." and Queen Victoria in the 2019 film "Mrs. Lowry & Son."
In a statement, showrunner Peter Morgan said, "I'm absolutely thrilled to have Lesley Manville join the cast of 'The Crown' as Princess Margaret. Lesley is an exceptional actress who will bring immense talent and emotional depth to the role."
Manville said she is "honored" to play Princess Margaret and that she is "eager to explore her extraordinary life and legacy."
Seasons 5 and 6 of "The Crown" will cover the period from the mid-1990s to the early 2000s, and will likely delve into Princess Margaret's later life and her relationship with the royal family.
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