Netflix Temporarily Halts Production of 'The Crown' Featuring Elizabeth II

Respect for the Passing of the British Queen

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II displayed at the British Embassy in Korea [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Nayeon] Netflix has temporarily halted production of the series centered on the life of Queen Elizabeth II and the British royal family due to the passing of Queen Elizabeth.

According to recent reports from foreign media such as AFP, a Netflix spokesperson for 'The Crown' stated, "Out of respect for the Queen, filming of 'The Crown' was paused on the day of her passing," adding, "Filming will also be suspended on the day of the Queen's funeral."

Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned as the British monarch for 70 years, "passed away peacefully" in the presence of her family at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on the 8th, Buckingham Palace announced. The date of the funeral has not yet been decided.

Netflix is currently producing season 6 of 'The Crown' and plans to stream season 5 in November.

'The Crown' began with season 1 (10 episodes) in November 2016 and has aired a total of 40 episodes through season 4 (10 episodes) in November 2020. Season 5, set to be released this November, is expected to cover events related to the monarchy in the 1990s, including the death of Princess Diana. Specific details about season 6 have not been disclosed.

Seasons 1 and 2 depicted Elizabeth's growth from a young 25-year-old ascending to the throne, while seasons 3 and 4 portrayed her activities as a mature queen.

Queen Elizabeth II holds the record for the longest reign and the longest-lived monarch in British history, having reigned for 70 years.

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