We just got the first look at Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II in the upcoming season of The Crown. But, while you can see some resemblance, fans can’t help but comment on the actress’ latest big role as Dolores Umbridge.
Netflix‘s most expensive show, The Crown, will be back with its fifth season next year. The major production has gotten us used to changing its actors as the story evolves.
For the first two seasons, we got fan favorite Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth, whom everyone absolutely loved. For Prince Philip, we had Matt Smith, and the two had off-the-charts chemistry. Vanessa Kirby played Princess Margaret.
For the third and fourth seasons, Queen Elizabeth was Academy Award winner Olivia Colman. She paired up with Tobias Menzies. Helena Bonham Carter played Princess Margaret.
Now it’s time for the third and final chance. The show has been planed for six seasons, and we have two more to go. For the upcoming two seasons, Jonathan Pryce will play Prince Philip.
Netflix has just released the first look at Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth, and it’s really exciting.
There is a resemblance to Queen Elizabeth, and fans were happy to see that, again, the actress who plays her has blue eyes.
But there’s the elephant in the room: Dolores Umbridge.
Imelda Staunton previously starred in the Harry Potter franchise, as the most hated character. Pink loving cat lady Dolores Umbridge received more hate than Lord Voldemort, and Imelda Staunton did such an incredible job.
So it’s kind of hard to shake it off.
But fans are excited about this change, but they can’t help but think of Umbridge. Until we get more content.
Here are some reactions:
IMELDA STAUNTON AKA DOLORES UMBRIDGE IS QUEEN ELIZABETH IN THE CROWN oh my god I NEED TIME TO PROCESS THIS OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!111
— kimo (@kimo_buns) July 30, 2021
That’s why I completely understand Emily Blunt not wanting to be a superhero. Imagine being Imelda Staunton icon of the stage AND screen and people are like “I can’t see anyone but Dolores Umbridge” I’d be shaking crying and throwing up
— #1 heather headley stan (@sokinematic) July 30, 2021
I still see Dolores Umbridge, I can’t see her differently help—😭😭😭 So Imelda Staunton is the new Queen Elizabeth II for The Crown season 5. She’s an amazing actress. I’m sure she’ll give justice to this role!! ❤️👑@TheCrownNetflix pic.twitter.com/W8Ds31cEdM
— jenn ⋆ (@jakethegrreat7) July 30, 2021
Not gonna lie, Imelda Staunton really looks like Queen Elizabeth. Trying not to think about Dolores Umbridge hahaha https://t.co/O61nMA0BQe
— Beatrice M. (@beamasalunga) July 30, 2021
I get you, Potterheads. Me too. Always.
