's official Twitter account announced Thursday morning that British actress Lesley Manville will take over the role from Helena Bonham Carter in the Netflix series' fifth and final season.
Vanessa Kirby played Margaret in the show's first two seasons. «I could not be happier to be playing Princess Margaret. The baton is being passed on from two formidable actresses and I really don't want to let the side down,» the 64-year-old star said in a statement. «Furthermore, to play siblings with my dear friend Imelda Staunton will be nothing short of a complete joy.»Lesley Manville will play Princess Margaret in the fifth season of The Crown.
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