Exclusive: The director of Netflix drama The Crown‘s episodes re-creating Princess Diana’s death in Paris 26 years ago has revealed the extraordinary efforts that went into ensuring it was handled with tact.
Speaking exclusively to Deadline, Christian Schwochow, who directed the three crucial Season 6 episodes that feature what are likely to be some of the most talked about moments on television this year, said that though shots were filmed of Diana, played by Elizabeth Debicki, in the Paris morgue, there was never any intention of them being included in the final edit.
The filmmaker directed the second episode from the final season of Peter Morgan’s British royal drama, titled “Two Photographs”; episode 3 (“Dis-Moi-Oui”), which features the crash; and episode 4, titled “Aftermath.”
Schwochow also confirmed reports from last October that the crash involving the Mercedes-Benz, driven by Henri Paul and carrying Diana, Dodi Fayed and security consultant Trevor Rees-Jones,...
Speaking exclusively to Deadline, Christian Schwochow, who directed the three crucial Season 6 episodes that feature what are likely to be some of the most talked about moments on television this year, said that though shots were filmed of Diana, played by Elizabeth Debicki, in the Paris morgue, there was never any intention of them being included in the final edit.
The filmmaker directed the second episode from the final season of Peter Morgan’s British royal drama, titled “Two Photographs”; episode 3 (“Dis-Moi-Oui”), which features the crash; and episode 4, titled “Aftermath.”
Schwochow also confirmed reports from last October that the crash involving the Mercedes-Benz, driven by Henri Paul and carrying Diana, Dodi Fayed and security consultant Trevor Rees-Jones,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
The car crash that caused Princess Diana‘s death occurred in Paris, France. She was subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital and died from her injuries. Outside the medical facility, one person was tasked with delivering the heartbreaking news to the public. Who was the person who made the official announcement regarding Princess Diana’s death?
Princess Diana did not die at the car crash site
The car carrying Princess Diana, her friend Dodi Al Fayed, Henri Paul, and Trevor Rees-Jones entered the Pont de l’Alma tunnel trying to escape paparazzi on Aug. 31, 1997. Paul lost control and crashed into the 13th pillar of the westbound carriageway in the underpass.
The car was reported to have traveled between 60 mph and 65 mph. This was twice the tunnel’s posted speed limit of 30 mph.
Paul and Fayed were pronounced dead at the scene. However, Diana and Rees-Jones survived.
Diana was taken to...
Princess Diana did not die at the car crash site
The car carrying Princess Diana, her friend Dodi Al Fayed, Henri Paul, and Trevor Rees-Jones entered the Pont de l’Alma tunnel trying to escape paparazzi on Aug. 31, 1997. Paul lost control and crashed into the 13th pillar of the westbound carriageway in the underpass.
The car was reported to have traveled between 60 mph and 65 mph. This was twice the tunnel’s posted speed limit of 30 mph.
Paul and Fayed were pronounced dead at the scene. However, Diana and Rees-Jones survived.
Diana was taken to...
- 8/31/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Tl;Dr:
The Crown Season 6 includes Princess Diana’s death. An expert says “managing expectations of all sides,” including Prince William, Prince Harry, and viewers, “is a no-win situation.” The “challenge” for The Crown Season 6 is to “create the most accurate depiction” of the events surrounding Princess Diana’s death. Prince William and Prince Harry | Daniel Leavl-Olivas-Pool Getty Images
The Crown Season 6 has no trailer or release date. And yet the TV show already has a “unique challenge.” An expert says depicting Princess Diana‘s death makes meeting “expectations,” including Prince William and Prince Harry‘s, nearly impossible.
Depicting the events surrounding Princess Diana’s death presents a ‘unique challenge’ for ‘The Crown’
The Crown is reaching the period in Queen Elizabeth II’s reign when Diana dies. With it comes details about her death viewers will expect. However, as entertainment expert Mark Boardman noted, it will involve the right “balance.
The Crown Season 6 includes Princess Diana’s death. An expert says “managing expectations of all sides,” including Prince William, Prince Harry, and viewers, “is a no-win situation.” The “challenge” for The Crown Season 6 is to “create the most accurate depiction” of the events surrounding Princess Diana’s death. Prince William and Prince Harry | Daniel Leavl-Olivas-Pool Getty Images
The Crown Season 6 has no trailer or release date. And yet the TV show already has a “unique challenge.” An expert says depicting Princess Diana‘s death makes meeting “expectations,” including Prince William and Prince Harry‘s, nearly impossible.
Depicting the events surrounding Princess Diana’s death presents a ‘unique challenge’ for ‘The Crown’
The Crown is reaching the period in Queen Elizabeth II’s reign when Diana dies. With it comes details about her death viewers will expect. However, as entertainment expert Mark Boardman noted, it will involve the right “balance.
- 4/1/2023
- by Mandi Kerr
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Prince Harry had to generate income upon exiting his role as a senior royal family member in 2020. He signed a deal with Netflix for programming alongside his wife Meghan Markle for five years at a reported $100M. However, could season 6 of Netflix’s The Crown and its graphic depiction of the aftermath of Harry’s mother, Princess Diana‘s death, end the Duke of Sussex’s partnership with the streaming giant? A PR expert weighs in.
Prince Harry’s Netflix deal could be in jeopardy after their depiction of the aftermath of Princess Diana’s death in ‘The Crown’ | Getty Images/Chris Jackson Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are tied to Netflix through 2025
Forbes reports Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a five-year contract with Netflix in Sept. 2020. Therefore, they are connected to working with the streaming service through 2025.
The couple is set to produce documentaries, docuseries, feature films, scripted shows,...
Prince Harry’s Netflix deal could be in jeopardy after their depiction of the aftermath of Princess Diana’s death in ‘The Crown’ | Getty Images/Chris Jackson Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are tied to Netflix through 2025
Forbes reports Prince Harry and Meghan Markle signed a five-year contract with Netflix in Sept. 2020. Therefore, they are connected to working with the streaming service through 2025.
The couple is set to produce documentaries, docuseries, feature films, scripted shows,...
- 3/27/2023
- by Lucille Barilla
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The Crown is shooting Season 6 of the Netflix series and will not be showing Princess Diana’s car crash that ultimately ended her life. Deadline has independently confirmed that the collision would not be re-created for the series.
“The exact moment of the crash impact will not be shown,” Netflix also said in a statement released to The Sun.
News that the streamer opted out of shooting the fatal car crash comes as a source told Deadline that production was “on edge” over re-creating the scene of Diana’s death, which occurs during the timeline of the sixth season of Netflix’s Emmy-winning drama series. Season 5 of the series will be available starting November 9 on Netflix.
“We’ve been dreading getting to this point. The countdown is two weeks and while we’re calmly carrying on it’s fair to acknowledge that there’s a certain anxiety; a palpable sense of being slightly on edge.
“The exact moment of the crash impact will not be shown,” Netflix also said in a statement released to The Sun.
News that the streamer opted out of shooting the fatal car crash comes as a source told Deadline that production was “on edge” over re-creating the scene of Diana’s death, which occurs during the timeline of the sixth season of Netflix’s Emmy-winning drama series. Season 5 of the series will be available starting November 9 on Netflix.
“We’ve been dreading getting to this point. The countdown is two weeks and while we’re calmly carrying on it’s fair to acknowledge that there’s a certain anxiety; a palpable sense of being slightly on edge.
- 10/19/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: There’s anxiety behind the scenes on Netflix drama The Crown with stars, creatives and producers “on edge” as preparations are made to recreate the fateful moments that led to the death of Princess Diana in a car crash in Paris twenty-five years ago.
The majority of the scenes will be shot in two weeks with actress Elizabeth Debicki portraying Diana.
Peter Morgan, creator of The Crown, has made clear to this writer in past conversations that the crash itself will not be filmed. That fact was confirmed again to Deadline today by sources at Netflix.
On August 31, 1997, Diana and boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed were riding in the passenger seats of a Mercedes-Benz, driven by Henri Paul, a security officer at The Ritz. Seated beside him was Trevor Rees-Jones, who worked as a security consultant for businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed, Dodi’s father. Rees-Jones was the only survivor. Dodi and Paul were killed instantly.
The majority of the scenes will be shot in two weeks with actress Elizabeth Debicki portraying Diana.
Peter Morgan, creator of The Crown, has made clear to this writer in past conversations that the crash itself will not be filmed. That fact was confirmed again to Deadline today by sources at Netflix.
On August 31, 1997, Diana and boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed were riding in the passenger seats of a Mercedes-Benz, driven by Henri Paul, a security officer at The Ritz. Seated beside him was Trevor Rees-Jones, who worked as a security consultant for businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed, Dodi’s father. Rees-Jones was the only survivor. Dodi and Paul were killed instantly.
- 10/12/2022
- by Baz Bamigboye
- Deadline Film + TV
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