Sources confirm that Paul Bettany had a scheduling conflict and is no longer able to take over the role of Prince Philip for the previously announced third season of the Netflix drama.
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Original Post: 20th January 2018
Paul Bettany is near a deal to play Prince Philip on Netflix's The Crown, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter.
The Avengers star would take over the role from Matt Smith, who played the prince in the first two seasons of the drama opposite Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II.
The Avengers star would take over the role from Matt Smith, who played the prince in the first two seasons of the drama opposite Claire Foy as Queen Elizabeth II.
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