Harries Hints at Potential 'The Crown' Spinoffs After Six-Season Success

Andy Harries, executive producer of 'The Crown', teased potential spinoffs following the successful six-season Netflix series. Harries noted ongoing speculation and a deal that retains rights for future royal content, hinting at new projects despite show creator Peter Morgan taking a hiatus from royal narratives.

Andy Harries, the executive producer of the critically acclaimed series 'The Crown', has hinted at the possibility of spinoffs following the show's successful six-season run on Netflix. Speaking on a chat show, Harries expressed his belief that there is ample room for more stories to emerge from the royal drama, Deadline reported.

The hit series, which chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, concluded its run at the end of 2023. Created by Peter Morgan, 'The Crown' has been celebrated for its detailed portrayal of the British monarchy, spanning from the early days of Elizabeth's marriage in 1947 to the 2005 wedding of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles.

With Claire Foy, Olivia Colman, and Imelda Staunton each portraying the Queen across different seasons, the series has garnered widespread acclaim and numerous accolades. Harries, who is also the founder of Left Bank Pictures, the Sony-backed production company behind the show, revealed that the initial deal for 'The Crown' allowed them to retain rights to the series, as per Deadline. Reflecting on this arrangement, he noted, "I can assure you [that deal] feels very, very good and it gives us the opportunity to think about what we can do further with The Crown at some point. It's obviously an endless subject. We could go back or we could go on. We did six seasons, a very defined period of six decades, there's plenty of potential, which at some point, I suspect we'll return to." The speculation about spinoffs has been ongoing, with rumors suggesting the development of additional specials or even films.

According to Deadline, one such potential project could explore the life of Edward VII, who reigned from 1901 to 1910. In 2022, it was reported that Netflix was in early discussions with Left Bank Pictures about a prequel.

Although Peter Morgan has indicated he might not be working on new royal content in the immediate future, stating in late 2023 that "the word palace will not be appearing in anything I write" for now, the door remains open for future projects. 'The Crown' has not only been a critical success but has also achieved significant recognition, receiving 87 Emmy nominations over its course, including 21 wins.

The series is again nominated for Outstanding Drama Series, with actors such as Imelda Staunton, Jonathan Pryce, Elizabeth Debicki, Lesley Manville, Dominic West, and Claire Foy all receiving nods for their performances. As the series fades into its concluding chapter, Harries' comments suggest that the royal saga may not be entirely over, leaving fans hopeful for more narratives from the storied British monarchy.

(With inputs from agencies.)