The Crown Season 5: Release date, cast and what to expect

‘The Crown’ Season 5 is all set to release on November 9. It is expected to have 10 episodes like previous seasons.

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The new season will feature Elizabeth Debicki as Princess Diana and Dominic West as Prince Charles.

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Queen Elizabeth, who was portrayed by Olivia Colman in the last season, will now be played by Imelda Staunton.

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It will follow the timeline of the royal family through 5 years till August 31, 1997, when Princess Diana was killed in a car crash.

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Season 5 will cover Queen Elizabeth's years from 1990-2003.

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This season will also focus on Princess Diana's rise to fame and her separation from Prince Charles.

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After Queen Elizabeth's death on September 8, 'The Crown' makers announced halting the shooting of Season 6.

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The estimated production budget of 'The Crown' was reported to be $260 million.

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