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Paul Bettany Likely To Replace Matt Smith On ‘The Crown’

He’ll star alongside Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II
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Matt Smith and Paul Bettany
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While Netflix confirmed months ago that award-winning actress Olivia Colman would replace Claire Foy on The Crown, there wasn’t a whisper as to who would take on Prince Philip. But now we (almost certainly) know: Paul Bettany is currently in talks for the role.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, multiple sources say British actor Bettany is nearing a deal to play Prince Philip in seasons three and four. Bettany is best known for his role in Marvel’s The Avengers, as well as Manhunt: Unabomber, The Da Vinci Code, Wimbledon and A Beautiful Mind.

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Matt Smith and Paul Bettany (Credit: Getty)
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Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II in the 1970s. (Credit: Getty)

The Hollywood Reporter contacted both Netflix and Sony Pictures Television Studios, but both declined to comment “as a deal has not officially been closed.”

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Paul Bettany with wife Jennifer Connelly. (Credit: Getty)

Fingers crossed.

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