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After watching the new trailer for The Crown, even longtime Gillian Anderson fans might not believe what they see … or hear
The X-Files star disappears as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the upcoming fourth season of Netflix’s royal drama (premiere Sunday, Nov 15), using a chunky wig and a plucked voice that matches Thatcher’s in the trailer – which you can watch above – we see Anderson’s Thatcher chatting with Queen Elizabeth II by Olivia Colman and comment on how much the two women have in common, in fact, they’re roughly the same age but Thatcher is slightly older, she points out
Elizabeth’s husband Prince Philip scoffs at the prospect of two women running the country, but Elizabeth fires back: « Maybe this is precisely what this country needs » The two women confront, however, over the economy and various internal crises, with Thatcher assuring Elizabeth that she was very comfortable making enemies
We also get a glimpse of Elizabeth’s son Prince Charles meeting future Princess Diana for the first time, as media and Britons demand closer ties with their future Queen Elizabeth’s mother is certain that the girl will « bend » to the whims of the monarchy … and if she does not, « she will break », predicts Princess Margaret
Hit PLAY above for a preview of the new season of The Crown, then tell us in the comments: What are you most excited to see in Season 4?
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