'The Crown' Is Searching for an Actor to Play 'Significant Role' of Young Prince William

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince William.Photo: Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

Calling allPrince Williamlook-alikes!

“This is a significant role in this award-winning drama, and we are looking for a strong physical resemblance,” the ad says. They add that no previous professional acting experience is required to land the part.

Anyone looking to apply better hurry — they note that shooting the series begins next month and that “shortlisting is now underway.”

Prince Harry, Prince William and Queen Elizabeth.Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty

Dominic West will take over the role ofPrince Charlesin the series, which is known for replacing the actors as the characters age, andVarietypreviously broke the news that the actor’s real-life sonSenan Westwill play a youngPrince Williamin the series. The outlet reported that the newcomer will appear in the final episodes of season 5 after his audition tape “caught the attention of the show’s producers.”

Earlier this year, Netflix was on thehunt for an actressto playKate Middleton.The Crownwill reportedly feature Prince William’s future wife on season 6 of the show, which will reportedly cover the late ’90s and early 2000s.It’s speculated that the show willportray Katein a minor role, depicting the beginning of her romance with William during their time together at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

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Though season 5 was initially intended to be the series' curtain call, creators changed their minds and promised that the historical drama will continue to rule Netflix queues for a sixth and final season.

“As we started to discuss the storylines for series 5, it soon became clear that in order to do justice to the richness and complexity of the story we should go back to the original plan and do six seasons,” creator Peter Morgan said in July 2020. “To be clear, series 6 will not bring us any closer to present-day — it will simply enable us to cover the same period in greater detail.”

The new cast also includesImelda StauntonasQueen ElizabethandElizabeth Debickias Princess Diana.

source: people.com