Will There Be A Prequel To The Crown? Creator Peter Morgan Spills The Beans

Peter Morgan, the creator of The Crown confirms he has an idea for the show’s prequel. The sixth and final installment of the drama based on the lives of the British royal family is fast approaching. Ahead of the series premiere, Peter Morgan sat with Variety to share intriguing details about what the final leg of The Crown explores. When asked if the makers are considering creating a prequel of the show after the end of the drama, the creator admitted he has visualized certain things. But the question remains if his concept will be put into motion. Peter explains he has other commitments to look after before considering a prequel series.

“I do have an idea. But first, I need to do some other things. Second, it would need a unique set of circumstances to come together,” he said. The Crown creator also confirmed if the possibility of a prequel is to be explored, it will predate Elizabeth ll, and The Crown world “definitely be to go back in time.” Netflix chief Ted Sarandos chimed in to express his complete trust in Peter’s vision. “I have absolute faith in Peter. And if he believes there are stories to be told there, we definitely would explore it,” he added.

Netflix has already announced the last season of The Crown will be released in two segments. Part 1 consists of four episodes that will trace the events surrounding Princess Diana’s tragic death. The Princess of Wales passed away in August 1997 due to a fatal car crash in Paris. It is suggested she was chased by photographers and the accident also resulted in the demise of her companion Dodi Fayed. The second part will conclude multiple storylines of the royal family in six episodes.

It focuses on the future of the British monarchy with Prince Charles (now King) and Olivia Williams’ Camilla Parker Bowles taking the next step in their relationship. In addition to this, Prince William and Kate Middleton’s college romance at the University of St. Andrews will also be covered.

Part 1 of The Crown’s season 6 will premiere on November 16, and the second part’s release will follow suit a month later on December 14.