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Which A-list actors played your favorite royal roles?
- From 'The Crown' to hit movies, viewers sure can't seem to get enough of their royals. Indeed, members of the British royal family in particular have been brought to the screen many times. Kristen Stewart has been cast as Princess Diana in the upcoming movie 'Spencer.' The first movie poster was recently released, featuring a stunning image of Stewart hunched over and weeping in an elaborate white gown. Director Pablo Larraín promises to demystify the fairytale of becoming a princess as he delves into the dark side of Diana's life and marriage. 'Spencer' is set for release in November. Curious to discover more? Simply click on!
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Kristen Stewart
- 'Spencer' reportedly takes place during the royal family's Christmas holiday at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk in the early '90s when Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles. Kristen Stewart will have some work to do on her English accent, but there's no doubt she bears a striking resemblance to Princess Diana.
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Dominic West
- Netflix has released the first look at Dominic West as Prince Charles in the fifth season of 'The Crown,' which explores those fraught early '90s. Fans on Twitter are unsure about the casting of West as the Prince, however, with many claiming West is just much too attractive for Charles. West, who recently starred in 'The Pursuit of Love,' takes over the role from Josh O’Connor, and we'll just have to wait and see if he was the right choice to fill those royal shoes.
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Elizabeth Debicki
- Elizabeth Debicki was cast as Diana, Princess of Wales, in the final two seasons of 'The Crown,' taking over from Emma Corrin. The Australian actress, who starred in 'Tenet,' wrote on Twitter, "It is my true privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one."
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Jonathan Pryce
- Oscar nominee Jonathan Pryce ('The Two Popes') has been cast as Prince Philip for seasons 5 and 6 of 'The Crown.'
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Imelda Staunton
- Veteran actress Imelda Staunton, who caught the attention of younger audiences as Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter film franchise, has been confirmed as playing Queen Elizabeth II after Olivia Colman exits 'The Crown.'
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Olivia Colman - Colman got her start on British sitcoms, and has since captivated audiences (and won an Oscar) as Queen Anne in 'The Favourite.' She went on to play Queen Elizabeth II on 'The Crown,' starting in the third season.
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Claire Foy - First though, it was Claire Foy who played Queen Elizabeth II in the first two seasons of 'The Crown. She also played Anne Boleyn in 'Wolf Hall.'
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Matt Smith - Famous for playing the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in 'Doctor Who,' Matt Smith also played Prince Philip in the first two seasons of 'The Crown.' Tobias Menzies took on the role in the third season.
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Jenna Coleman - Matt Smith's 'Doctor Who' co-star Jenna Coleman has since played Queen Victoria in the series 'Victoria.'
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Kirsten Dunst - Sofia Coppola did something different with 'Marie Antoinette,' with Kirsten Dunst playing the young carefree queen.
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Jason Schwartzman - Jason Schwartzman starred alongside Dunst as Louis XVI.
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Saoirse Ronan - Saoirse Ronan was a treat as the titular monarch in 'Mary, Queen of Scots.'
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Ian McKellen - Ian McKellen was incredibly intriguing as the tyrannical King Richard III in the film of the same name.
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Helen Mirren - Helen Mirren won an Oscar for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in the 'The Queen.' She also won a Tony Award for the same role in the 2013 play 'The Audience.'
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Laurence Olivier - Laurence Olivier directed, co-wrote, and starred as the titular character in 'Henry V.'
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Anthony Hopkins - For his feature-length debut, Hopkins played the role of Richard the Lionheart in 'The Lion in Winter.' Not a bad start for the Hollywood legend.
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Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Meyers was a breath of fresh air as Henry VIII in 'The Tudors' TV series.
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Cate Blanchett - 'Elizabeth' was a breakout role for Cate Blanchett, and the film introduced the actress to an international audience.
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Judi Dench - Dench has played a royal on more than one occasion. She played Queen Victoria in 'Mrs. Brown,' and Queen Elizabeth I in 'Shakespeare in Love.'
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Emily Blunt - After breaking out in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' Blunt starred as Queen Victoria in 'The Young Victoria.'
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Richard Harris - Richard Harris was the macho lead of 'Camelot,' in which he played King Arthur.
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Kenneth Branagh - Kenneth Branagh is a Shakespeare enthusiast. He adapted, directed, and starred in 'Henry V,' playing the titular king, of course.
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Ciarán Hinds - The versatile actor (right) played King Herod in 'The Nativity Story.'
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Alec Guinness
- Alec Guinness starred as King Charles in 'Cromwell.'
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Nigel Hawthorne - The esteemed actor was nominated for an Oscar after his performance in 'The Madness of King George.'
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Robert Shaw
- Shaw was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar back in 1967 for his performance as King Henry VIII in 'A Man for All Seasons.'
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Tim Pigott-Smith - For one of his final film roles, the late Tim Pigott-Smith starred as Prince Charles in the TV film 'King Charles III.' Here he is taking on the same role on stage.
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William Russell - William Russell was impressive as King Herod in 'The Star of Bethlehem,' a silent film from 1912.
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Colin Firth - Firth won an Oscar for his performance as King George VI in 'The King's Speech.'
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Jeremy Irons
- The formidable actor played King Henry IV across two TV movies: 'Henry IV, Part I' and 'Part II.'
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Benedict Cumberbatch - Cumberbatch played the role of Richard III in 'The Hollow Crown.' The actor is actually distantly related to the monarch.
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Ben Whishaw - Ben Whishaw was the titular star of 'Richard II,' a TV film in the 'Hollow Crown' series.
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Kelsey Grammer - In the 'Killing Jesus' TV film, Kelsey Grammer played King Herod.
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Damian Lewis
- Lewis received an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination for his turn as King Henry VIII in 'Wolf Hall.'
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Anne-Marie Duff
- Anne-Marie Duff was amazing as Queen Elizabeth I in the TV drama 'The Virgin Queen.'
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Sarah Gadon
- The Canadian actress played a young Princess Elizabeth in 'A Royal Night Out.' See also: Queen Elizabeth II's life in photos.
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Which A-list actors played your favorite royal roles?
- From 'The Crown' to hit movies, viewers sure can't seem to get enough of their royals. Indeed, members of the British royal family in particular have been brought to the screen many times. Kristen Stewart has been cast as Princess Diana in the upcoming movie 'Spencer.' The first movie poster was recently released, featuring a stunning image of Stewart hunched over and weeping in an elaborate white gown. Director Pablo Larraín promises to demystify the fairytale of becoming a princess as he delves into the dark side of Diana's life and marriage. 'Spencer' is set for release in November. Curious to discover more? Simply click on!
© Getty Images/BrunoPress
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Kristen Stewart
- 'Spencer' reportedly takes place during the royal family's Christmas holiday at the Sandringham estate in Norfolk in the early '90s when Diana decides to leave her marriage to Prince Charles. Kristen Stewart will have some work to do on her English accent, but there's no doubt she bears a striking resemblance to Princess Diana.
© Getty Images
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Dominic West
- Netflix has released the first look at Dominic West as Prince Charles in the fifth season of 'The Crown,' which explores those fraught early '90s. Fans on Twitter are unsure about the casting of West as the Prince, however, with many claiming West is just much too attractive for Charles. West, who recently starred in 'The Pursuit of Love,' takes over the role from Josh O’Connor, and we'll just have to wait and see if he was the right choice to fill those royal shoes.
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Elizabeth Debicki
- Elizabeth Debicki was cast as Diana, Princess of Wales, in the final two seasons of 'The Crown,' taking over from Emma Corrin. The Australian actress, who starred in 'Tenet,' wrote on Twitter, "It is my true privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one."
© Getty Images
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Jonathan Pryce
- Oscar nominee Jonathan Pryce ('The Two Popes') has been cast as Prince Philip for seasons 5 and 6 of 'The Crown.'
© Getty Images
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Imelda Staunton
- Veteran actress Imelda Staunton, who caught the attention of younger audiences as Dolores Umbridge in the Harry Potter film franchise, has been confirmed as playing Queen Elizabeth II after Olivia Colman exits 'The Crown.'
© Getty Images/Reuters
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Olivia Colman - Colman got her start on British sitcoms, and has since captivated audiences (and won an Oscar) as Queen Anne in 'The Favourite.' She went on to play Queen Elizabeth II on 'The Crown,' starting in the third season.
© NL Beeld
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Claire Foy - First though, it was Claire Foy who played Queen Elizabeth II in the first two seasons of 'The Crown. She also played Anne Boleyn in 'Wolf Hall.'
© NL Beeld
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Matt Smith - Famous for playing the eleventh incarnation of the Doctor in 'Doctor Who,' Matt Smith also played Prince Philip in the first two seasons of 'The Crown.' Tobias Menzies took on the role in the third season.
© NL Beeld
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Jenna Coleman - Matt Smith's 'Doctor Who' co-star Jenna Coleman has since played Queen Victoria in the series 'Victoria.'
© NL Beeld
9 / 37 Fotos
Kirsten Dunst - Sofia Coppola did something different with 'Marie Antoinette,' with Kirsten Dunst playing the young carefree queen.
© NL Beeld
10 / 37 Fotos
Jason Schwartzman - Jason Schwartzman starred alongside Dunst as Louis XVI.
© NL Beeld
11 / 37 Fotos
Saoirse Ronan - Saoirse Ronan was a treat as the titular monarch in 'Mary, Queen of Scots.'
© NL Beeld
12 / 37 Fotos
Ian McKellen - Ian McKellen was incredibly intriguing as the tyrannical King Richard III in the film of the same name.
© NL Beeld
13 / 37 Fotos
Helen Mirren - Helen Mirren won an Oscar for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in the 'The Queen.' She also won a Tony Award for the same role in the 2013 play 'The Audience.'
© NL Beeld
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Laurence Olivier - Laurence Olivier directed, co-wrote, and starred as the titular character in 'Henry V.'
© Getty Images
15 / 37 Fotos
Anthony Hopkins - For his feature-length debut, Hopkins played the role of Richard the Lionheart in 'The Lion in Winter.' Not a bad start for the Hollywood legend.
© NL Beeld
16 / 37 Fotos
Jonathan Rhys Meyers - Meyers was a breath of fresh air as Henry VIII in 'The Tudors' TV series.
© NL Beeld
17 / 37 Fotos
Cate Blanchett - 'Elizabeth' was a breakout role for Cate Blanchett, and the film introduced the actress to an international audience.
© NL Beeld
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Judi Dench - Dench has played a royal on more than one occasion. She played Queen Victoria in 'Mrs. Brown,' and Queen Elizabeth I in 'Shakespeare in Love.'
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Emily Blunt - After breaking out in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' Blunt starred as Queen Victoria in 'The Young Victoria.'
© NL Beeld
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Richard Harris - Richard Harris was the macho lead of 'Camelot,' in which he played King Arthur.
© NL Beeld
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Kenneth Branagh - Kenneth Branagh is a Shakespeare enthusiast. He adapted, directed, and starred in 'Henry V,' playing the titular king, of course.
© NL Beeld
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Ciarán Hinds - The versatile actor (right) played King Herod in 'The Nativity Story.'
© NL Beeld
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Alec Guinness
- Alec Guinness starred as King Charles in 'Cromwell.'
© Getty Images
24 / 37 Fotos
Nigel Hawthorne - The esteemed actor was nominated for an Oscar after his performance in 'The Madness of King George.'
© NL Beeld
25 / 37 Fotos
Robert Shaw
- Shaw was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar back in 1967 for his performance as King Henry VIII in 'A Man for All Seasons.'
© Getty Images
26 / 37 Fotos
Tim Pigott-Smith - For one of his final film roles, the late Tim Pigott-Smith starred as Prince Charles in the TV film 'King Charles III.' Here he is taking on the same role on stage.
© NL Beeld
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William Russell - William Russell was impressive as King Herod in 'The Star of Bethlehem,' a silent film from 1912.
© Getty Images
28 / 37 Fotos
Colin Firth - Firth won an Oscar for his performance as King George VI in 'The King's Speech.'
© Getty Images
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Jeremy Irons
- The formidable actor played King Henry IV across two TV movies: 'Henry IV, Part I' and 'Part II.'
© Getty Images
30 / 37 Fotos
Benedict Cumberbatch - Cumberbatch played the role of Richard III in 'The Hollow Crown.' The actor is actually distantly related to the monarch.
© Getty Images
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Ben Whishaw - Ben Whishaw was the titular star of 'Richard II,' a TV film in the 'Hollow Crown' series.
© Getty Images
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Kelsey Grammer - In the 'Killing Jesus' TV film, Kelsey Grammer played King Herod.
© Getty Images
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Damian Lewis
- Lewis received an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination for his turn as King Henry VIII in 'Wolf Hall.'
© Getty Images
34 / 37 Fotos
Anne-Marie Duff
- Anne-Marie Duff was amazing as Queen Elizabeth I in the TV drama 'The Virgin Queen.'
© Getty Images
35 / 37 Fotos
Sarah Gadon
- The Canadian actress played a young Princess Elizabeth in 'A Royal Night Out.' See also: Queen Elizabeth II's life in photos.
© Getty Images
36 / 37 Fotos
Which A-list actors played your favorite royal roles?
The first movie poster has been released for Kristen Stewart's upcoming movie 'Spencer'
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From TV series like 'The Crown' to hit movies, viewers sure can't seem to get enough of their royals. Indeed, members of the British royal family in particular have been brought to the screen many times.
Kristen Stewart has been cast as Princess Diana in the upcoming movie 'Spencer.' The first movie poster was recently released and features a stunning image of Stewart hunched over, weeping into her elaborate white gown. Director Pablo Larraín promises to demystify the fairytale of becoming a princess as he delves into the dark side of Diana's life and marriage. 'Spencer' is set for release in November.
Curious to discover more? Simply click on!
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