Game of Thrones star Jonathan Pryce will be taking on the role of Prince Phillip in season five of The Crown.
Pryce is an Academy Award-nominee but is probably best known for his role in Game of Thrones as the game-changing High Sparrow.
He will be taking over from Tobias Menzies who was cast as Prince Philip for season three and four. Matt Smith portrayed Philip in seasons one and two of the show.
Pryce said in a statement: “I am delighted to be working with Netflix again. The positive experience I had making The Two Popes has given me the confidence to tackle the daunting prospect of portraying Prince Philip. To be doing so with Peter Morgan in the company of Imelda and Lesley will be a joy.”
Pryce will star alongside Imelda Staunton, who will be stepping into Olivia Coleman’s shoes in the role of Queen Elizabeth II. Season 5 will also see Lesley Manville taking over from Helena Bonham Carter as the new Princess Margaret.
Season four of The Crown will land on Netflix later this year.
