Headache for The Crown

PRODUCERS of the highly acclaimed and controversial Netflix series The Crown have not succeeded in getting US actress Gillian Anderson to reprise her role as PM Margaret Thatcher, said a news source on Saturday April 8.

Gillian Anderson, 54, was praised for her portrayal of ‘Iron Lady’ Margaret Thatcher, winning an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her part in series four.

Anderson’s no­show has created a headache for Crown producers to rewrite the script after it was planned for Maggie to return in an episode about the golden wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip.

The highly anticipated sixth series has already come under fire as to how it will handle the death of Princess Diana on August 31, 1997.

A spokesperson for the show said, ‘Gillian’s portrayal of Thatcher was met with global critical acclaim and she was a huge asset to The Crown.

‘It had been hoped she would be able to make an appearance in scenes around the golden wedding but sadly that has not been the case due to scheduling issues.