'The Crown' actor Elizabeth Debicki says Diana role felt 'insurmountable' at first
2 years, 1 month ago

'The Crown' actor Elizabeth Debicki says Diana role felt 'insurmountable' at first

The Hindu  

Elizabeth Debicki may have won rave reviews for her portrayal of the late Princess Diana in the new season of royal drama "The Crown", but the Australian actor says the role felt "insurmountable" when she first took it on. The 32-year-old joins the award-winning Netflix series following the reign of Britain's Queen Elizabeth for season five, which portrays the royals in the 1990s when they faced marital upsets, public dissent and a fire at Windsor Castle. Debicki, known for "The Night Manager" and "Tenet", said things got better once she got the scripts. Netflix describes "The Crown" as "fictional dramatization", inspired by real events.

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Elizabeth Debicki taps into Diana’s wit, intelligence — and humanity — for ‘The Crown’
6 months, 1 week ago

Elizabeth Debicki taps into Diana’s wit, intelligence — and humanity — for ‘The Crown’

LA Times  

Playing an international icon with utter authenticity can be a daunting task. But Elizabeth Debicki’s depiction of Diana, Princess of Wales, in Seasons 5 and 6 of “The Crown” proved an impeccable re-creation of the ill-fated icon’s roller-coaster life from 1990 to 1997. said to me a long time ago, “I think the experience on ‘The Crown’ is that everybody …

EMILY PRESCOTT: Elizabeth Debicki imitates Princess Diana
8 months, 3 weeks ago

EMILY PRESCOTT: Elizabeth Debicki imitates Princess Diana

Daily Mail  

Pulling a baseball cap over her blonde bob was always Princess Diana's ploy when attempting to go incognito. The Australian-born actress, 33, was spotted wearing a red baseball cap during a shopping trip in Central London with her rarely-seen partner Kristian Rasmussen. The Australian-born actress, 33, was spotted wearing a red baseball cap The Australian actress was seen during a …

‘We understood what we were putting into the world.’ Elizabeth Debicki on Diana’s last days
10 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We understood what we were putting into the world.’ Elizabeth Debicki on Diana’s last days

LA Times  

In “The Crown’s” fifth season, Elizabeth Debicki took over the role of Princess Diana from Emma Corrin, earning an Emmy nod for her portrayal. “I would look over, and he’d say, ‘Oh, are you feeling that?’ and I’d say ‘Yup it’s coming,’ because we understood what we were putting into the world, and it felt like a deep responsibility to …

Column: ‘The Crown’ was Netflix’s crown jewel. Then it pushed Queen Elizabeth II aside
1 year ago

Column: ‘The Crown’ was Netflix’s crown jewel. Then it pushed Queen Elizabeth II aside

LA Times  

In the last few minutes of the “The Crown’s” Season 4 finale, Prince Philip attempts to connect with and comfort the increasingly isolated and unhappy Princess Diana. With the words he gave Philip still ringing in his ears, creator Peter Morgan proceeded to relegate the “essence of all our duty” increasingly to the back pew; by the first half of …

Elizabeth Debicki agrees with The Crown not showing Princess Diana's car crash: 'I don’t think it’s at all necessary'
1 year ago

Elizabeth Debicki agrees with The Crown not showing Princess Diana's car crash: 'I don’t think it’s at all necessary'

Hindustan Times  

Elizabeth Debicki's turn as Princess Diana in Season 5 and 6 of Netflix's The Crown has earned the actor unanimous acclaim and awards attention. What Elizabeth Debicki said about playing Princess Diana In the interview with The New York Times, Elizabeth Debicki said that her agent told her that the show might want her later on for Diana. On not …

Diana's death was the most disturbing time of our young lives, writes ANGELA MOLLARD. Even now, I can't bear to be transported back to all that anger and emotion by The Crown. And I know I'm not alone
1 year, 1 month ago

Diana's death was the most disturbing time of our young lives, writes ANGELA MOLLARD. Even now, I can't bear to be transported back to all that anger and emotion by The Crown. And I know I'm not alone

Daily Mail  

I love The Crown. The final series of The Crown will not show the car crash, but Angela Mollard says the tragedy remains too disturbing to watch Princess Diana leaves Sardinia with Dodi Fayed on her way to Paris in August 1997 The wreckage of the car following the crash in the Pont de L'Alma tunnel that took the lives …

Elizabeth Debicki on playing Princess Diana in Netflix’s The Crown: ‘Completely unbearable’
1 year, 1 month ago

Elizabeth Debicki on playing Princess Diana in Netflix’s The Crown: ‘Completely unbearable’

Firstpost  

The long-running Netflix drama ‘The Crown’ will be released in two parts, one on Nov. 16 and the second on Dec. 14. According to reports published in the themessenger.com, the highly anticipated sixth and final season of the Netflix series will not feature Diana’s death on screen, Elizabeth Debicki opened up about filming build-up and the days leading up to …

The Crown's creator Peter Morgan claims Judi Dench and John Major 'probably feel stupid' for speaking out against the hit drama and says critics 'fall silent' once they've seen it
1 year, 1 month ago

The Crown's creator Peter Morgan claims Judi Dench and John Major 'probably feel stupid' for speaking out against the hit drama and says critics 'fall silent' once they've seen it

Daily Mail  

Peter Morgan, creator and writer of Netflix hit The Crown has claimed that critics of the series, such as Dame Judi Dench and John Major, may feel 'stupid' for lambasting the show. Viewers and public figures alike have openly criticised The Crown for rewriting history, with Dame Judi, 88, accusing it of 'crude sensationalism', and former Prime Minister John Major, …

How fear helped Elizabeth Debicki play Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’
1 year, 6 months ago

How fear helped Elizabeth Debicki play Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’

LA Times  

Elizabeth Debicki knows that letting go of so demanding a role won’t be simple, she says of playing Princess Diana on “The Crown.” Australian actor Elizabeth Debicki has now lived in England long enough to know how she likes her tea, a pot of which she’s letting steep in front of her. “I want it to hit me like coffee, …

The Crown: Elizabeth Debicki eerily good as Diana but real life more interesting, says Richard Kay
2 years, 1 month ago

The Crown: Elizabeth Debicki eerily good as Diana but real life more interesting, says Richard Kay

Daily Mail  

Like so much about The Crown, it's almost right. Elizabeth Debicki is pictured during The Crown's re-enactment of Princess Diana's famous 'revenge dress'. Here, The Crown's Debicki draws outfit inspiration from Princess Diana during a ski trip to Lech, in Austria. Netflix has been under pressure amid fury over The Crown's faked storylines based on the Royals Alerted by her …

'No one had a problem until they showed how Diana was treated': Twitter reacts to The Crown disclaimer row
2 years, 2 months ago

'No one had a problem until they showed how Diana was treated': Twitter reacts to The Crown disclaimer row

Hindustan Times  

A new row has erupted on Twitter after Netflix's new decision to add a disclaimer to their hit show The Crown. After an open letter by actor Judi Dench, the streaming giant decided to add a disclaimer ahead of the show that it is a ‘fictionalised dramatisation’ inspired by true events. The four currently available seasons of the show now …

'Princess Diana's Isolation Touched Me': Emma Corrin on Playing the Royal Lady's Role 'The Crown'
4 years, 1 month ago

'Princess Diana's Isolation Touched Me': Emma Corrin on Playing the Royal Lady's Role 'The Crown'

News 18  

Actor Emma Corrin says she was really touched by the isolation Princess Diana struggled with while portraying the famous character on the fourth season of The Crown. Corrin, a 24-year-old relative newcomer, has earned praise for her portrayal of Diana Spencer in the Netflix royal drama that is populated by some of the finest actors in Oscar winner Olivia Colman, …

Roles aren’t for keeps on ‘Crown,’ even newcomer Princess Di
4 years, 1 month ago

Roles aren’t for keeps on ‘Crown,’ even newcomer Princess Di

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — For viewers, “The Crown” offers a peek into a modern royal family’s life and times, or at least an engaging dramatization. The wig’s itchy.” “The Crown” casting director Robert Sterne said swapping out actors wasn’t preordained when he began working with series creator and writer Peter Morgan. Colman came to “The Crown” after winning an Academy Award …

Elizabeth Debicki will Play Princess Diana in Final Two Seasons of 'The Crown'
4 years, 4 months ago

Elizabeth Debicki will Play Princess Diana in Final Two Seasons of 'The Crown'

News 18  

Elizabeth Debicki is set to play Diana, Princess of Wales in the final seasons of 'The Crown,' makers of the hit Netflix series announced on Sunday. Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana in the final two seasons of The Crown. pic.twitter.com/Z3CjHuJ56B— The Crown August 16, 2020 "Princess Diana's spirit, her words and her actions live in the hearts of so …

The Crown fans ‘can smell the awards coming’ as Elizabeth Debicki cast as Princess Diana
4 years, 4 months ago

The Crown fans ‘can smell the awards coming’ as Elizabeth Debicki cast as Princess Diana

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Tenet actor Elizabeth Debicki has …

Tenet actor Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana in seasons five and six of The Crown
4 years, 4 months ago

Tenet actor Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana in seasons five and six of The Crown

Firstpost  

Emma Corrin is playing Diana on The Crown Season 4, but Elizabeth Debicki will take on the part for what’s sure to be the character’s most dramatic chapters. Elizabeth Debicki will play the Princess of Wales in seasons five and six of The Crown, the Netflix series announced Sunday. Here is the announcement Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana in …

Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’
4 years, 4 months ago

Elizabeth Debicki to play Princess Diana on ‘The Crown’

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — “The Crown” has found its Princess Diana. Elizabeth Debicki will play the Princess of Wales in seasons five and six of “The Crown,” the Netflix series announced Sunday. Debicki will join a new cast for the series that includes Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth, Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip. “Princess Diana’s …

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