Lesley Manville has been cast as Princess Margaret in 'The Crown'. The 64-year-old actress is poised to succeed Helena Bonham Carter as the British royal in the fifth and final series of the Netflix drama.
A source told The Sun newspaper: "Lesley is hugely respected by the creators of 'The Crown' and was their first choice to play Princess Margaret this time. "They wanted a star who could tackle the difficult role of a royal entering one of the darkest periods of her life, when the Windsors faced endless scandals and she was dogged by ill health. "That's why Lesley was one of the first actors they approached to join the new cast, and remains one of the few who has fully committed to 'The Crown'. "Although several big names are in the frame,.
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