The actress Emma Corrin will portray Diana Spencer that eventually becomes the beloved Princess Diana in the fourth season of the British drama series The Crown on Netflix.
Emma Corrin had a guest role in the British drama series Grantchester seen on ITV Choice (DStv 123).
She will soon make her film debut as Miss South Africa, Jillian Jessup, in the film Misbehaviour, a historical drama that retells the story of a group of women from the Women's Liberation Movement who tried to disrupt the Miss World beauty pageant in 1970 and which saw the crowning of the first black competitor.
The Crown, created by Peter Morgan, continues to tell a fictional, dramatised version, based on real-life, of the life of Queen Elizabeth II, with every season covering a couple of years during the previous century.
The third season of The Crown will become available on Netflix later this year, in which Olivia Colman replaces Claire Foy who played the Queen in the first two seasons, and with Tobias Menzies taking over the role of Prince Phillip from Matt Smith.
Other cast members of the third season will include Helena Bonham Carter (Princess Margaret), Jason Watkins, Josh O'Connor, Emerald Fennell, Marion Bailey and Gillian Anderson (Margaret Thatcher).
"Beyond excited and honoured to be joining The Crown for its fourth season," says Emma Corrin in a statement, with Netflix that confirmed the casting in a tweet. "I have been glued to the show since the first episode and to think I'm now joining this incredibly talented acting family is just surreal."
"Princess Diana was an icon, and her effect on the world remains profound and inspiring. To be given the chance to explore her through Peter Morgan's writing is the most exceptional opportunity, and I will strive to do her justice!"
Peter Morgan says "Emma is a brilliant talent who immediately captivated us when she came in for the part of Diana Spencer".
"As well as having the innocence and beauty of a young Diana, she also has, in abundance, the range and complexity to portray an extraordinary woman who went from anonymous teenager to becoming the most iconic woman of her generation."
