Netflix has reportedly greenlit a prequel for 'The Crown'
Netflix has reportedly greenlit a prequel to 'The Crown,' with production set to begin following a deal with Left Bank Pictures. The prequel will explore the British royal family's history from 1901, after Queen Victoria's death, up to Princess Elizabeth's marriage to Philip Mountbatten. Backed by a £500 million budget, the series will be led by original creator Peter Morgan, who sees historical depth as a source of metaphorical storytelling.
- ▪Netflix has approved a prequel to 'The Crown' with Left Bank Pictures.
- ▪The prequel will cover royal events from 1901 to Princess Elizabeth's marriage.
- ▪A £500 million budget has been allocated, and Peter Morgan will lead the project.
- ▪Morgan expressed interest in exploring the past rather than recent royal events.
- ▪The original series was a critical and commercial success for Netflix.
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Entertainment TV & Movies Netflix has reportedly greenlit a prequel for 'The Crown' By Mariella Moon May 1, 2026 7:55 am EST Netflix Netflix has closed the deal to start production on a prequel for hit series The Crown, according to the Daily Mail. The streaming company has reportedly been in talks with the show's producer, Left Bank Pictures, for prequels since 2022, even before The Crown's last season came out in late 2023. Now, deals have been struck, and Left Bank has received the green light to officially start working on the project. The prequel will cover the British royal family's lives from the time Queen Victoria died in 1901 until the beginning of the events in the original series, particularly when the then-Princess Elizabeth married Philip Mountbatten.
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