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Netflix commissions £500 M Crown prequel, 1901-1947

5/2/2026

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  • Netflix will produce a prequel to The Crown that covers the period from 1901 to 1947.
  • The series will span Queen Victoria’s death to Princess Elizabeth’s 1947 wedding.
  • Netflix’s deal with Left Bank Pictures is valued at up to £500 million (about $676 million).
  • Peter Morgan will return as head writer.
  • Casting for the new series is expected to begin next year.