The Crown Season 5 Premiere: Elizabeth Debicki interview

The transcript discusses the experience of auditioning for a different character and joining a show, highlighting the privilege and honor of being part of it. It touches on the sensitivity surrounding real events portrayed in the show and the audience's reactions. The conversation delves into the unique process of playing characters based on real events, emphasizing the potential of drama to foster understanding and empathy. Finally, it addresses the fairness in storytelling, ensuring equal emphasis on both parties involved and the responsibility of accurately depicting historical events.

What was the initial role the speaker auditioned for?

• The antagonist

• A different character

• The main character

• A supporting role

What is a unique challenge mentioned about playing characters based on real events?

• Creating fictional backstories

• Leaving room for audience memories

• Developing new plot twists

• Memorizing lines

What does the speaker hope audiences take away from the drama?

• A sense of humor

• Understanding and empathy

• A desire for more episodes

• A critical view of history

How does the speaker describe the fairness of the story to both parties?

• Equal emphasis and attention

• Focused on the royal family

• Biased towards one party

• Neglects historical accuracy

What responsibility does Peter take seriously according to the speaker?

• Directing the entire show

• Creating fictional characters

• Ensuring historical accuracy

• Presenting a human telling of events