Two-time Oscar nominee Helena Bonham Carter wasconfirmed to play Princess MargaretinThe Crownlast month, and she’s currently polishing up her accent for the role.
“I’ve got two weeks to prepare so I’ve got to find her character soon,” she says.
Mike Lawn/Fox Photos/Getty; Dave Benett/Getty
The show’s official Twitter account made the announcement that the actress, 51, would be appearing asQueen ElizabethII’srebellious younger sisterin the third and fourth seasons of the series.
Bonham Carter was reportedly first being considered for the role ofQueen Elizabeth, but it was decided that Margaret would be a better fit for the star. The part of the Queenwent toBroadchurchactress Olivia Colman, which was announced in October 2017.
The Crown was scrutinized in April when it was reported that actressClaire Foy, who played the Queen,earned lessthan costarMatt Smith, who played her on-screen husbandPrince Philip. Shereceived around $275,000in back pay.
Robert Viglasky/Netflix
The U.K. production company behind the Netflix drama laterissued an apologyfor putting the stars in the middle of a pay equity debate.
“We want to apologize to both Claire Foy and to Matt Smith, brilliant actors and friends, who have found themselves at the center of a media storm this week through no fault of their own,” Left Bank Pictures said in a statement, according toDeadline. “Claire and Matt are incredibly gifted actors who, along with the wider cast onThe Crownhave worked tirelessly to bring our characters to life with compassion and integrity.”
source: people.com
