“I never like to call it a drama; it was a real story.
Below, Staunton talks Confessionand her preparations for playing Queen Elizabeth II in season 5 ofThe Crown.
ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: What attracted you toA Confession?
So I was really delighted to be part of that.
Can you tell us about the person you play?
Well, of course, she’s a real person.
It was wonderful that she was so friendly and her spirit was so strong and positive.
What was the shoot like?
He wouldn’t settle until he got what he wanted.
So that was really satisfying.
The way it was made was as sensitive as it was written.
Did you sit down and watch the finished result?
Yes, I did.
It was recently announced thatyou will play Queen Elizabeth IIin season 5 of Netflix’sThe Crown.
Have you started researching the role yet?
Yep, yep, of course, yep.
That’s sort of ongoing.
Yeah, I’m doing that.
Do you know when that will shoot?
I think everything in the world is going to get pushed on, isn’t it?
I’ve been chipping away at it quietly.
A Confessionpremieres May 12 on BritBox.
