‘The Crown’ Controversy: Peter Morgan, Cast Members Defend Show Amid Online Backlash
"The Crown" is under scrutiny over the past few weeks as many online users claim that the famed series has been exploiting the royal family, especially when Queen Elizabeth II passed away last month. More recently, the show's creator and some of its cast members speak out to defend the hit Netflix drama.
According to Variety, Peter Morgan and actors Elizabeth Debicki and Dominic West are standing by their decision to continue on in the show despite receiving backlash since the show was released a few years ago.
The outlet noted that one of the negative remarks they received last month was the Daily Telegraph's report with the headline that reads "'The Crown's' decision to show 'all-out' war between Charles and Diana raises concerns at Palace."
A friend of King Charles III reportedly spoke to the outlet about the series, saying the show had been exploiting the royal family even after Her Majesty passed away.
The show's fifth season is set to drop in a few weeks and it will tackle some of the controversial moments within the royal family, including then-Prince Charles and Princess Diana's divorce.
Peter Morgan, Elizabeth Debicki, Dominic West Speak Out on Online Backlash
Responding to the issue, Morgan said the public knew and should accept that the 1990s was a difficult time for the royal family due to the highly-publicized drama that embroiled between the monarch and his late ex-wife Princess Diana.
However, the creator clarified that it wouldn't mean that history will be unkind to the King or even the monarchy.
"I have enormous sympathy for a man in his position - indeed, a family in their position. People are more understanding and compassionate than we expect sometimes," he added.
Around the time when the show confirmed its cast for season 6, Queen Elizabeth II passed away and many people, especially those who are close to the royal family, were concerned that the Netflix show would dramatize a sensitive moment in history.
A source also spoke to The Sun a few weeks ago, saying it would be uncomfortable to see Princess Diana's final days being portrayed on television.
Debicki spoke about the matter, saying Peter Morgan and the rest of the production are doing their best to handle the situation with "such sensitivity and truth."
She also noted how the show heavily researched what truly happened in history for them to show accurate conversations and dialogues.
