Princess Diana attends a dinner in Washington, D.C. in 1985.Photo:Terry Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty
Terry Fincher/Princess Diana Archive/Getty
The Crowncreator Peter Morgan is responding to a rumor about the spirit ofPrincess Dianain the next season.
“I never imagined it as Diana’s ‘ghost’ in the traditional sense,” said Morgan, 60, in aVarietycover interview published Wednesday. “It was her continuing to live vividly in the minds of those she has left behind. Diana was unique, and I suppose that’s what inspired me to find a unique way of representing her. She deserved special treatment narratively.”
Peter Morgan at the premiere of The Crown season 5 in London in November 2022.Daniel LEAL / AFP via Getty
Daniel LEAL / AFP via Getty
Varietyreported that Morgan “feared writing Princess Diana into the series and even considered avoiding her entirely,” adding thatThe Crowncreator was insistent her tragic death would not be seen on screen.
“Oh, God, we were never going to show the crash. Never,” he told the outlet.
A promotional poster for The Crown season 6 on Netflix.Netflix
Netflix
On Oct. 9, Netflix announced that the last chapter ofThe Crownwouldhit queuesin a split format for the first time. Part 1 will feature four episodes and focus on the events surrounding Diana’s tragic death, while part 2 will star six episodes and conclude multiple storylines, the streamer said in astatement.
Netflix said that part 2 will depict Queen Elizabeth reflecting on her reign and the future of the monarchy, and see Prince Charles andCamilla(Olivia Williams) take the next step in their relationship. Meanwhile, sparks are expected to fly on campus betweenPrince William(Ed McVey) andKate Middleton(Meg Bellamy), who cross paths as students at the University of St. Andrews.
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While the show’s finale remains a royal mystery, Netflix’s chief content officer Bela Bajaria praised the powerful way Morgan wrapped up the epic saga, which has won hundreds of awards and been recognized on both sides of the pond.
“Peter did such an amazing job at weaving all of these stories together and really leaving us with such a powerful emotional ending,” the executive toldVariety.“It really does give you the feeling of honoring the queen’s entire reign.”
The Crowntakes its final bows this fall —see the teaserbelow.
source: people.com
