AZChristian January 7, 2018 Share January 7, 2018 I've been Netflixing everything I can find with Olivia Colman. I think she'll be great. We started watching Broadchurch this evening, and the seemingly effortless way she spent the whole first episode with her eyes full of tears over the death of Danny . . . wow. I think I'm becoming a fan! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3943797
katie9918 January 7, 2018 Share January 7, 2018 I was one of the non-believers who groaned and *facepalmed* when I found out Helena Bonham Carter was signed on to play the Queen Mother in The King’s Speech. I had only seen her more... whacky performances and I was completely dismayed to hear that particular piece of casting news for a film I was not only looking forward to (I can count on one hand the number of films I’ve actually seen first-run in the last decade), but was praying they’d get SOMEWHAT right (I’m also a stutterer/stammerer myself). Suffice to say, I was more than delighted to be proven completely wrong. Helena delivered such a subtle, nuanced, quiet performance that I truly felt ashamed of myself for ever having doubted she could pull it off. If this show has snagged her for Princess Margaret, it’s only now up to the writing. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3945289
lavenderblue January 14, 2018 Share January 14, 2018 Disappointed that they're apparently bypassing the late '60s completely -- some not insignificant things happened then that would also make for good TV, like, you know, Charles' investiture, which would not only keep the Crown premise on-point, but would even interestingly give Tony something to do outside of the Margaret story as, in reality, he designed the whole production. Then the whole "never to be seen again" royal family documentary from the same time... HBC would be in spirit a wonderful older Margaret, but the timeline and age discrepancies do give pause. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3963330
Anothermi January 15, 2018 Share January 15, 2018 15 hours ago, lavenderblue said: Disappointed that they're apparently bypassing the late '60s completely -- some not insignificant things happened then that would also make for good TV, like, you know, Charles' investiture, which would not only keep the Crown premise on-point, but would even interestingly give Tony something to do outside of the Margaret story as, in reality, he designed the whole production. Then the whole "never to be seen again" royal family documentary from the same time... HBC would be in spirit a wonderful older Margaret, but the timeline and age discrepancies do give pause. I quite liked this quote from the Earl of Snowdon in the 1st link: “I took Prince Charles down beforehand, otherwise he would have gone into it cold. We went down by train, and the press at Bangor were such awful snobs, they only looked in the first-class carriage, and we were in third. It was cheaper.” Especially in light of the sob story they had him tell of his mother making him travel 3rd class while his (younger) step brothers got 1st and 2nd respectively. (I took that story to be a metaphor, but it gave me a giggle to see that he had Charles travel in third class to his own Investiture. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3964716
meep.meep January 15, 2018 Share January 15, 2018 The casting I am waiting for is Thatcher! 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3964997
RoberTee January 16, 2018 Share January 16, 2018 Since we can dream: Ralph Fiennes as Prince Philip Jacki Weaver as Queen Mother Matthew Lewis (with his old teeth) as Prince Charles PLEASE! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3969188
AZChristian January 16, 2018 Share January 16, 2018 11 minutes ago, RoberTee said: Since we can dream: Ralph Fiennes as Prince Philip Jacki Weaver as Queen Mother Matthew Lewis (with his old teeth) as Prince Charles PLEASE! Even with the old teeth, Matt is WAY too good looking now to play Charles. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3969230
MaggieG January 16, 2018 Share January 16, 2018 Sigh, if only all of us could make it through puberty like that. They could probably ugly him up a little to play Charles 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3969272
RoberTee January 16, 2018 Share January 16, 2018 1 hour ago, AZChristian said: Even with the old teeth, Matt is WAY too good looking now to play Charles. Give him some fake teeth and ears and a dull haircut, and he's done! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3969455
PeterPirate January 16, 2018 Share January 16, 2018 (edited) Whoever they get, I hope they get the ears right. The kid they had in the latter half of this season was a perfect match--maybe not for Charles when he was that age, but certainly how I imagine how he looked back then. Looks matter. The guy who played Charles in The Queen made me think I was looking at Edward VIII. Edited January 16, 2018 by PeterPirate 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3969484
RoberTee January 16, 2018 Share January 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, PeterPirate said: Whoever they get, I hope they get the ears right. The kid they had in the latter half of this season was a perfect match--maybe not for Charles when he was that age, but certainly how I imagine how he looked back then. Looks matter. The guy who played Charles in The Queen made me think I was looking at Edward VIII. You do know the guy who played Charles in The Queen is the guy who played Edward VIII in The Crown, right? Hahaha 7 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3969498
PeterPirate January 17, 2018 Share January 17, 2018 Yes, I was attempting a little dry humor there. I made a similar attempt a couple days before: On 1/14/2018 at 5:34 AM, PeterPirate said: Queen Elizabeth visited David in Paris ten days before he died in 1974. I can imagine a scene or two with him in season 4. After that, I suppose they can re-cast Alex Jennings as Prince Charles. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3972001
blackwing January 18, 2018 Share January 18, 2018 Isn't Ralph Fiennes a bit too old for Olivia Colman? She's mid 40s and he looks like he's 60. I would love to see Paul Bettany as Philip. He has that blondish look that fits. I'm curious if they are going to keep some of the supporting characters who were already old... for example, I really hope they keep Victoria Hamilton as the Queen Mother. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3975505
RoberTee January 18, 2018 Share January 18, 2018 3 hours ago, blackwing said: Isn't Ralph Fiennes a bit too old for Olivia Colman? She's mid 40s and he looks like he's 60. I would love to see Paul Bettany as Philip. He has that blondish look that fits. I'm curious if they are going to keep some of the supporting characters who were already old... for example, I really hope they keep Victoria Hamilton as the Queen Mother. Ralph Fiennes is 55 and he most definitely doesn't look 60! If seasons 3 and 4 cover the 70's and 80's, like previously reported, Philip will be in his 50's/60's by then. And the Queen Mother will be in her 70's/80's, that's a lot of makeup for Victoria Hamilton. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3976192
Popples January 18, 2018 Share January 18, 2018 It seems that Patricia Routledge has retired from acting, which is a shame because I would love to see her as the Queen Mum. Especially getting smashed at one of the dinner parties. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3976937
hendersonrocks January 19, 2018 Share January 19, 2018 Quote I would love to see Paul Bettany as Philip. He has that blondish look that fits. Did you see that news just broke that he's in talks for the role?! I don't know if you're a prophet or saw really early reports, but WELL DONE. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3980746
Atlanta January 20, 2018 Share January 20, 2018 4 hours ago, hendersonrocks said: Did you see that news just broke that he's in talks for the role?! I don't know if you're a prophet or saw really early reports, but WELL DONE. Just finished binging Manhunt: Unabomber. The unabomber as Prince Philip! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3981445
Wallacd January 20, 2018 Share January 20, 2018 TVLine is reporting that Paul Bettany has been officially cast as Philip. http://tvline.com/2018/01/20/the-crown-paul-bettany-cast-prince-philip-season-3/ 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3983022
supposebly January 20, 2018 Share January 20, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Wallacd said: TVLine is reporting that Paul Bettany has been officially cast as Philip. http://tvline.com/2018/01/20/the-crown-paul-bettany-cast-prince-philip-season-3/ That's awesome! The moment his name came up I thought he would be perfect! Edited January 20, 2018 by supposebly Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3983054
RoberTee January 20, 2018 Share January 20, 2018 You know who kinda looks like an older version of Victoria Hamilton and also has history with Netflix? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3983294
JessDVD January 20, 2018 Share January 20, 2018 36 minutes ago, RoberTee said: You know who kinda looks like an older version of Victoria Hamilton and also has history with Netflix? To quote Anne Hathaway in a movie that includes the above (and is about royalty too, for that matter) - I absolutely accept! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3983389
dubbel zout January 20, 2018 Share January 20, 2018 Casting Julie Andrews as the QM is practically perfect in every way. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3983594
PeterPirate January 20, 2018 Share January 20, 2018 32 minutes ago, dubbel zout said: Casting Julie Andrews as the QM is practically perfect in every way. I think Julie Andrews will be great if they plan to depict the real Queen Mother. I'm less sure she will play well as the snarky, unhappy, behind-the-scenes version that we've seen so far. Julie Andrews just conjures up thoughts of, well, Julie Andrews. Perhaps Andrews would welcome the change of pace. Mary Tyler Moore was devastating in Ordinary People precisely because of her image as the girl-next-door. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3983717
Ellaria January 23, 2018 Share January 23, 2018 (edited) On 1/20/2018 at 2:12 PM, Wallacd said: TVLine is reporting that Paul Bettany has been officially cast as Philip. http://tvline.com/2018/01/20/the-crown-paul-bettany-cast-prince-philip-season-3/ Bettany is a fine actor. However, I will miss Matt Smith and his amazing cheekbones. I applaud the decision to recast for Seasons 3-4 and use "older" actors. However, it will seem like a different show without our three leads. Foy, Smith and Kirby were perfect. But "different" doesn't mean "not good." I'm sure that Coleman, HBC and Bettany will be stellar. Edited January 23, 2018 by Ellaria Sand 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3991813
OtterMommy January 25, 2018 Share January 25, 2018 Paul Bettany is out. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-3999634
VCRTracking January 26, 2018 Share January 26, 2018 (edited) Don't know why he dropped out but I have to think it still stings that Colin Firth won an Oscar for a role he turned down. If the actor who does play Phillip in season 3 ends up getting an Emmy... Claire Foy on the cover of Vanity Fair with big stars like Tom Hanks, Robert Deniro, Harrison Ford, Nicole Kidman and new sensations like Gal Gadot. I know she was in that Andrew Garfield movie and she's playing Ryan Gosling's wife in the upcoming Neil Armstrong movie but she hasn't become a big name in movies... yet. Edited January 26, 2018 by VCRTracking 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4001680
OtterMommy January 26, 2018 Share January 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, VCRTracking said: Don't know why he dropped out but I have to think it still stings that Colin Firth won an Oscar for a role he turned down. If the actor who does play Phillip in season 3 ends up getting an Emmy... Maybe because he's tied up in MCU movies? I don't know what his obligations are past Infinity War, but that might be part of it. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4001751
dubbel zout January 26, 2018 Share January 26, 2018 18 minutes ago, VCRTracking said: Don't know why he dropped out The article said he has a reputation for being indecisive about accepting roles. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4001758
biakbiak January 26, 2018 Share January 26, 2018 The article also made it sound like they had just started negotiations with Bettany so it makes me wonder who Matt Smith was alluding to was close to being cast when he was doing promotion for season 2 when kt was first released. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4001932
yrnamehere January 28, 2018 Share January 28, 2018 On 1/5/2018 at 1:26 PM, Milburn Stone said: Like Pip Torrens! (Assuming Tommy was still alive in the sixties. Don't tell me if he wasn't. I need Tommy to live forever.) Don't worry, Real!Tommy made it to 90+ well into the Thatcher years AND lived in one of the Kensington Palace grace-and-favor pads so he would be pretty close to hand for consultations/toy soldiering re-enactments (as required) for decades to come. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4005693
dubbel zout January 28, 2018 Share January 28, 2018 A face-off between the Iron Lady and the Hammer is my dream scene, maybe even more than one with the QM, Philip, and Tommy getting smashed together. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4005908
PeterPirate February 24, 2018 Share February 24, 2018 (edited) A show called The Frankenstein Chronicles has just appeared on Netflix, and I'm giving it a look since it stars Sean Bean. Vanessa Kirby appears within the first few scenes, which I suppose means she is going to be the love interest. Sidenote: I really wish they would remake Sharpe's Rifles. Edited February 24, 2018 by PeterPirate 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4089189
AZChristian February 24, 2018 Share February 24, 2018 17 minutes ago, PeterPirate said: A show called The Frankenstein Chronicles has just appeared on Netflix, and I'm giving it a look since it stars Sean Bean. Vanessa Kirby appears within the first few scenes, which I suppose means she is going to be the love interest. Sidenote: I really wish they would remake Sharpe's Rifles. I just picked out VK in a FC episode we were watching last night. I looked her up on IMDB and yelled, "Princess Margaret!!!!" Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4089218
hendersonrocks March 11, 2018 Share March 11, 2018 New rumo(u)r: Hugh Laurie coming on board as the new Philip. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4134218
AZChristian March 11, 2018 Share March 11, 2018 57 minutes ago, hendersonrocks said: New rumo(u)r: Hugh Laurie coming on board as the new Philip. That would work. And I'd like to nominate Charles Dance for the last two seasons as Philip. 13 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4134301
hendersonrocks March 11, 2018 Share March 11, 2018 28 minutes ago, AZChristian said: That would work. And I'd like to nominate Charles Dance for the last two seasons as Philip. Tywin Lannister as Prince Philip. I can dig it. (You’re right about the resemblance!) 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4134345
Ellaria March 13, 2018 Share March 13, 2018 (edited) On 3/10/2018 at 8:53 PM, AZChristian said: And I'd like to nominate Charles Dance for the last two seasons as Philip. That's perfect - his looks, demeanor. As to Hugh Laurie for middle-aged Philip...it doesn't work for me. I like Hugh but it doesn't strike me that he is right for this role. But what do I know. This is being reported by lots of media outlets so it looks like it will happen. I'm starting to get concerned that the change in cast will bring a very different tone to S3. And that could be a good thing or a not-so-good thing. Edited March 13, 2018 by Ellaria Sand 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4141412
OtterMommy March 13, 2018 Share March 13, 2018 2 hours ago, Ellaria Sand said: That's perfect - his looks, demeanor. As to Hugh Laurie for middle-aged Philip...it doesn't work for me. I like Hugh but it doesn't strike me that he is right for this role. But what do I know. This is being reported by lots of media outlets so it looks like it will happen. I'm starting to get concerned that the change in cast will bring a very different tone to S3. And that could be a good thing or a not-so-good thing. I think Hugh Laurie is an amazing actor...but I just don't feel that he's right for this role. That might be, in part, because he (Hugh Laurie) is such a character himself and I'll always see that when I see his Prince Philip, if he's cast. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4141834
ElectricBoogaloo March 20, 2018 Share March 20, 2018 John Lithgow is one of the voices on John Oliver's book A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo (along with Jim Parsons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jeff Garlin, Ellie Kemper, Jack McBrayer, and RuPaul). You can download the audio book at audible for $1.99 or the kindle version at amazon for $11.99. The hardcover book is now sold out on both amazon and Chronicle Books but both sites say it's only temporarily out of stock (amazon says it will be back in stock in 1-3 weeks). You can download the ebook if you donate $11.99 to The Trevor Project or AIDS United. All proceeds go to The Trevor Project and AIDS United. A+ for the two website names that John Oliver bought for this project: https://betterbundobook.com/http://www.focusonthefurmily.com 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4160025
humbleopinion March 25, 2018 Share March 25, 2018 Saw Claire Foy in her new movie Unsane. American accent, grubby clothes, getting in fights, cursing...a definite departure from her queenly acting. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4174141
hendersonrocks March 28, 2018 Share March 28, 2018 The latest Philip is Tobias Menzies. I like him a lot, so I hope this one sticks. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/03/netflix-the-crown-prince-philip-season-3?mbid=social_twitter 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4184550
SallyAlbright March 29, 2018 Share March 29, 2018 Seems like Tobias Menzies is official. I don't think he looks much like Philip, but I don't even care. He is an incredible actor. For anyone who doesn't know him, you are in for a treat. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4184883
supposebly March 29, 2018 Share March 29, 2018 2 hours ago, SallyAlbright said: For anyone who doesn't know him, you are in for a treat. I agree, I actually think he's an even better choice than Paul Bettany. And I adore Paul Bettany. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4185784
JustaPerson March 29, 2018 Share March 29, 2018 I admit I was hoping Paul Bettany might change his mind, since he resembles Phillip more (well more than Matt Smith and Tobias Menzies), but I know TM will knock it out of the park. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4186067
Ellaria March 29, 2018 Share March 29, 2018 16 hours ago, hendersonrocks said: The latest Philip is Tobias Menzies. I like him a lot, so I hope this one sticks. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/03/netflix-the-crown-prince-philip-season-3?mbid=social_twitter I am THRILLED with this news. I love him and he will be fabulous as Prince Philip because he is fabulous in everything. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4186846
Megan March 30, 2018 Share March 30, 2018 I really like Tobias Menzies but I feel like he and Matt Smith look about the same age. Irl they are only about 10 years apart and in appearance look less so. I do love the idea of Charles Dance as older Philip. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4189553
biakbiak March 30, 2018 Share March 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, Megan said: Irl they are only about 10 years apart and in appearance look less so. That's the same difference as Claire Foy and Olivia Coleman and the time jump for next season. Make-up and lighting can also do wonders. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4189582
beanyk March 31, 2018 Share March 31, 2018 (edited) On 12/25/2017 at 8:29 AM, dubbel zout said: It was. Firth should have won for A Single Man—it was the better movie all around. I thought The King's Speech was a nice film, but its winning the Oscar really irked me. There was nothing to it except nice costumes and charming actors playing charming stiff-upper-lippedness. Complete Oscar-bait. Edited March 31, 2018 by beanyk Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4193069
ProudMary April 1, 2018 Share April 1, 2018 6 hours ago, beanyk said: I thought The King's Speech was a nice film, but its winning the Oscar really irked me. There was nothing to it except nice costumes and charming actors playing charming stiff-upper-lippedness. Complete Oscar-bait. I have no issue with Colin Firth winning the Oscar for Best Actor but The Social Network was, by far the better film and should have won Best Picture. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4193835
dubbel zout April 1, 2018 Share April 1, 2018 Colin Firth won for The King's Speech because the Academy realized he should have won for A Single Man. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/50334-the-royals-and-company-the-cast-thread/page/2/#findComment-4195412
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