Actor Jonny Lee Miller is set to portray former UK prime minister John Major in season five of The Crown, Netflix announced on Friday.
Miller is most renowned for playing Sick Boy in the gritty 1996 film Trainspotting and taking on the role of Sherlock Holmes in the 2012 TV series Elementary opposite Lucy Liu's Doctor Watson.
The British-American actor is now set the play Major, who served as the UK’s prime minister from 1990 to 1997 and was known as Grey Man.
Miller comes as one of the latest additions in the revamped cast, which replaces its lineup every two years to reflect its subjects – the British royal family – in various stages of their lives. However, this new batch of actors will be the final ones for The Crown as the coming two seasons are set to conclude the show.
The Crown left season four at the point of Prince Charles and Princess Diana making their case for divorce to Queen Elizabeth II in 1990. The pair officially divorced two years later, in 1992, the same year Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson split, as well as Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, so it is likely to be the point that season five picks up at.
Each series of The Crown has more or less covered a decade, and while the timeframe for the next installment is yet to be confirmed, it is likely to follow the same pattern, which will see the show include the death of Princess Diana in 1997.
Other casting changes
Harry Potter star Imelda Staunton has been confirmed to play Queen Elizabeth II, taking on the role from Olivia Colman, who herself succeeded Claire Foy.
Lesley Manville will play Princess Margaret, taking over for Helena Bonham Carter, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of the queen’s younger sister.
Welsh actor Jonathan Pryce will take over the role of Prince Philip from Menzies, depicting the Duke of Edinburgh for the final two seasons.
Dominic West will reportedly step into the role of Prince Charles, following on from Josh O'Connor’s award-winning turn as the Prince of Wales.
Emma Corrin is confirmed to return for part of season five as Princess Diana, before the role is taken over by Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki.
Filming for season five of The Crown is set to begin in July, following delays owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The show's production will take place in London, however, fans will have to wait until 2022 for the new season to hit Netflix.
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Tips for newlyweds to better manage finances
All couples are unique and have to create a financial blueprint that is most suitable for their relationship, says Vijay Valecha, chief investment officer at Century Financial. He offers his top five tips for couples to better manage their finances.
Discuss your assets and debts: When married, it’s important to understand each other’s personal financial situation. It’s necessary to know upfront what each party brings to the table, as debts and assets affect spending habits and joint loan qualifications. Discussing all aspects of their finances as a couple prevents anyone from being blindsided later.
Decide on the financial/saving goals: Spouses should independently list their top goals and share their lists with one another to shape a joint plan. Writing down clear goals will help them determine how much to save each month, how much to put aside for short-term goals, and how they will reach their long-term financial goals.
Set a budget: A budget can keep the couple be mindful of their income and expenses. With a monthly budget, couples will know exactly how much they can spend in a category each month, how much they have to work with and what spending areas need to be evaluated.
Decide who manages what: When it comes to handling finances, it’s a good idea to decide who manages what. For example, one person might take on the day-to-day bills, while the other tackles long-term investments and retirement plans.
Money date nights: Talking about money should be a healthy, ongoing conversation and couples should not wait for something to go wrong. They should set time aside every month to talk about future financial decisions and see the progress they’ve made together towards accomplishing their goals.
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The two riders are among several riders in the UAE to receive the top payment of £10,000 under the Thank You Fund of £16 million (Dh80m), which was announced in conjunction with Deliveroo's £8 billion (Dh40bn) stock market listing earlier this year.
The £10,000 (Dh50,000) payment is made to those riders who have completed the highest number of orders in each market.
There are also riders who will receive payments of £1,000 (Dh5,000) and £500 (Dh2,500).
All riders who have worked with Deliveroo for at least one year and completed 2,000 orders will receive £200 (Dh1,000), the company said when it announced the scheme.
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Quarter-finals
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- Crusaders 17, Highlanders 0
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