Olivia Colman Joins 'The Crown' Cast, Replacing Claire Foy | THR News

Netflix has cast Olivia Coleman to replace Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth in The Crown's third and fourth seasons. Claire Foy was initially set to play the young queen for two seasons. Netflix plans for the series to run for six seasons, covering the Queen's life. Every two seasons, new cast members will be introduced to reflect the passage of time. Claire Foy expressed no bitterness about leaving and is excited to watch the series continue. Olivia Coleman, a Golden Globe winner, has notable roles in films and TV. The second season of The Crown will debut on December 8th, featuring returning and new cast members.

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