K.J. Yossman Following a nationwide search, “The Crown” has found its Prince William in newcomer Senan West, Variety can exclusively reveal.The 13 year old is the real-life son of Dominic West, who takes over from Josh O’Conner as Prince Charles in the highly anticipated fifth season of the hit Netflix show.
Elizabeth Debicki (“Tenet”) will play his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, replacing Emma Corrin.Variety understands Senan has been cast as a slightly older Prince William, portraying him as he begins to mature into a young man.
He will make his on-screen debut in the final episodes of the season. It’s believed the young actor’s audition, submitted via tape by his agent, caught the attention of the show’s producers.
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