Producers of Netflix’s hit show, The Crown, are reportedly facing a frenzy as they were unable to bring back Gillian Anderson to reprise her role as Margaret Thatcher for the show’s upcoming sixth season. Anderson’s absence is said to be due to scheduling conflicts, leaving the show’s producers scrambling to make changes to the script and casting.
Anderson won critical acclaim and an Emmy award for her portrayal of the former British Prime Minister in the show’s fourth season. Her absence in the upcoming season is seen as a blow to production, with insiders suggesting that casting issues are causing problems behind the scenes.
According to reports, the original script for a dinner scene involving Thatcher, Princess Anne, and others attending for the Queen and Philip had to be altered because Anderson was not available to play Thatcher. The new scene, however, has been rewritten to ensure that viewers will not notice any issues in the background.
The Crown has been a highly successful show for Netflix, with each season chronicling a different era of the British monarchy. The upcoming sixth season is set to cover the period of the early 2000s and will feature new cast members, including Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, and Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana.
While the show has faced some controversy in the past over its portrayal of the royal family, it has been widely praised for its attention to detail and high production values. The absence of a key cast member such as Anderson is sure to be a challenge for the show’s producers, but they have a track record of overcoming obstacles and delivering quality entertainment.
The Crown’s producers will have to find a way to move forward without Anderson, but the show’s loyal fans will no doubt be eagerly anticipating the next season, regardless of any casting changes or behind-the-scenes drama.