Netflix to 'revive' The Crown with £500m prequel spanning royal scandals

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Netflix to 'revive' The Crown with £500m prequel spanning royal scandals.

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Netflix has reportedly approved a prequel to The Crown following lengthy negotiations with Left Bank Pictures.The deal, said to be worth up to £500million, will see the acclaimed royal drama venture further into the past.The new Netflix series will chronicle the period beginning with Queen Victoria's death on the Isle of Wight in 1901 and concluding with Princess Elizabeth's wedding at Westminster Abbey in 1947.A source familiar with the discussions told the Daily Mail: "Netflix has been locked in negotiations with the company for quite a long time about this spin-off series, but they've recently finally managed to seal the deal and come to an agreement." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The original series concluded in 2023 after six seasons.Peter Morgan, who created the original series and guided it to 24 Emmy Awards, is expected to take charge of the prequel.The insider added: "Peter had already been putting pen to pad and casting is expected to take place next year."The historical...

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