, Staunton will take over from Oscar-winner Olivia Colman, who had in turn had replaced Claire Foy. Each actress has played the Queen at a different stage in her life, showing her getting older over the course of the two series they have each played or are due to play. Staunton, in the latest series, will be focusing on the Queen's experience in the 1990s, including her so-called 'annus horribilis' and the breakdown of her children's marriages, including the-now King Charles' split with Diana, the Princess of Wales. The period was one of the toughest for Elizabeth II, who passed away aged 96 in September, during her long reign. A well-versed actor, Staunton's face (and voice) will be recognisable for millions of viewers who are binge-watching the new episodes. Where you might recognise Imelda Staunton from Imelda Staunton plays The Queen in the new series of Netflix's The Crown Those switching on the latest series of Netflix 's The Crown are most likely to recognise the new actress playing the Queen from her stint as a Harry Potter character. Imelda Staunton, 66, made the exclusive list of British actors to have a part in the Harry Potter series, alongside Hollywood stars such as Alan Rickman, Maggie Smith and Richard Harris. She played the uptight and controlling Professor Dolores Umbridge in 2007's Harry Potter and the Order){kind=link}
Imelda Staunton has become the latest British actor to play the Queen in Netflix’s controversial show about the Royal Family. For many, she will already be recognisable thanks to her extensive screen, voice, stage and TV work
The Queen’s appearance in The Crown seems to be morphing as often as Dr Who, with a third actor set to play the famous late monarch since the series started in 2016.
It is beloved British veteran Imelda Staunton’s turn to play the woman who sat on the throne for seven decades.
In series five, which was released on streaming platform Netflix on Wednesday (November 9), Staunton will take over from Oscar-winner Olivia Colman, who had in turn had replaced Claire Foy.
Each actress has played the Queen at a different stage in her life, showing her getting older over the course of the two series they have each played or are due to play.