After Netflix released the first look image of Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in July, we finally get to see Tobias Menzies as Prince Philip.
The first photo of Menzies in character was shared on the series’ official Twitter account on Tuesday.
Menzies is taking over the role of the Duke of Edinburgh from Matt Smith who portrayed the Duke for season One and Two of the series and will play opposite a new Queen Elizabeth II, portrayed by Olivia Colman who took over the lead from Claire Foy. Helena Bonham Carter will also take over the role of Princess Margaret, from Vanessa Kirby.
As the series chronicles the life of the British royal family, production has decided on changing casts in order to truly embody the aging of the characters.
Josh O’Connor as a young Prince Charles, Marion Bailey as Elizabeth, the Queen Mother and Ben Daniels as Antony Armstrong-Jones, Princess Margaret’s husband round out the cast.
Season Three of the monarchical drama covers the period of 1964 through the early 1970s. It is currently in production and is expected to premiere in 2019.
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— The Crown (@TheCrownNetflix) August 28, 2018
