The recent episode of The Graham Norton Show featured some very special guests – the cast of the hit Netflix series, The Crown. Olivia Colman, who portrays Queen Elizabeth II in the show, along with her co-stars Matt Smith and Helena Bonham Carter, joined Graham Norton for an entertaining chat.
During the conversation, Olivia Colman revealed that the upcoming season of The Crown will be her last, as the show is following the tradition of replacing the cast every two seasons. She also mentioned that she knows who will be taking on the role of Queen Elizabeth, but refused to spill the beans.
Matt Smith, who played Prince Philip on the show, confirmed that Olivia’s husband, Ed Sinclair, will also be joining the cast in a yet-to-be-revealed role. The audience was left in suspense as Olivia and Matt exchanged coy glances, teasing viewers with their silence.
Olivia shared some interesting insights into her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth on the show. She explained how her face movements differ from that of the real queen, which presented a challenge for her. To prevent showing emotions that the queen wouldn’t, Olivia revealed that the production team used a clever trick – they played the shipping forecast in her earpiece, helping her maintain a neutral expression.
The conversation then moved on to Matt Smith‘s portrayal of Prince Charles. The actor revealed that he observed Charles’ mannerisms, particularly his habit of checking his cufflinks and pocket square before waving to the public. Matt jokingly imitated the prince’s gestures, much to the amusement of the audience.
Helena Bonham Carter, who portrays Princess Margaret on the show, discussed the process of getting into character. She explained that she aims to capture the essence of Margaret, rather than simply doing an impression. Helena also mentioned that she met a psychic who claimed to have communicated with the late princess and gave her valuable advice on how to play her. According to the psychic, Helena was the preferred choice for the role.
The chat show also honored Olivia Colman‘s recent Oscar win for Best Actress. Olivia humbly mentioned that she keeps her Oscar in a cupboard, as displaying it feels a bit ostentatious. However, she did proudly show off a unique memento she received from the set of The Crown – an envelope with a stamp featuring her face as Queen Elizabeth.
Overall, The Crown cast’s appearance on The Graham Norton Show was filled with laughter, intriguing insights, and hints at what’s to come in the upcoming season. Fans of the show will be eagerly awaiting the premiere to see who will take the throne next and how the captivating story of the royal family will continue to unfold.
