Emma Corrin is stepping into her royal role!
The actress, who signed on to playPrincess Dianain season 4 ofThe Crown, was recently photographed on set filming a scene beside fellow actor Josh O’Connor, who will be portrayingPrince Charles.
Corrin, 23, looked strikingly similar to the late princess as she sported a white button-down dress, white flats, a matching white purse and the same blonde bob as Diana.
Meanwhile, O’Connor resembled Charles in a khaki button-down shirt, matching pants and brown shoes. The actor also wore his dark hair in the same part and style as the prince does.
Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin as Prince Charles and Princess Diana.Splash News
Corrin’s involvement with the Netflix drama’s fourth season wasconfirmed back in April.
“Beyond excited and honored to be joiningThe Crownfor its fourth season,” Corrin said in a statement. “I have been glued to the show since the first episode and to think I’m now joining this incredibly talented acting family is just surreal.”
“Princess Diana was an icon, and her effect on the world remains profound and inspiring,” she continued. “To be given the chance to explore her through Peter Morgan’s writing is the most exceptional opportunity, and I will strive to do her justice!”
A release date for the fourth season has not yet been confirmed.
Princess Diana and Emma Corrin.Tim Graham/Getty Images; Splash News
In the meantime, the series has been gearing up for the release of its third season, with filming having started in July 2018.
Olivia Colmansigned on to playQueen Elizabethand Tobias Mezies is portrayingPrince Philip. They replacedClaire FoyandMatt Smith, who played the respective roles in season 1 and 2.
In addition to those newcomers, Netflix previously announced that that Emerald Fennell would be playing a youngCamilla, Duchess of Cornwall, née Camilla Shand, for the show’s third season, which spans from 1964 to 1977.
Aseason 3 trailer was recently released, showing the first full clip of Oscar winner Colman as Britain’s reigning queen.
“Everyone is delighted with the new profile, ma’am, which they feel to be an elegant reflection of a majesty’s transition from a young woman to—,” a member of her tells her before she interrupts with, “Old bat?”
“Settled sovereign,” they reply.
The trailer was the first time audiences heard Colman speak as Elizabeth, though they did get a glimpse of her in full royal garb in ateaser released in August.
Season 3 ofThe Crownhits Netflix on Nov. 17.
source: people.com
