Conversation with the cast of The Crown

Anglophiles, the wait is over - the intrigue continues as Season 2 of Netflix’s The Crown gets underway. The acclaimed series, from the creative team of writer Peter Morgan (The Queen) and director Stephen Daldry (Billy Elliot), charts the riveting inside story of Buckingham Palace and 10 Downing Street in the second half of the 20th century. And the new season takes us into the revolutionary era of the 1960s, when deference for the Crown came up against unprecedented calls for social and political liberation.
Hear from Claire Foy (Queen Elizabeth II) and Matt Smith (Philip, Duke of Edinburgh) from this celebrated drama when they pay a visit to 92Y. The Crown Season 2 launches on Netflix December 8.
Recorded on December 4, 2017 at 92nd Street Y.
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[@NYmarissa]

I’m genuinely going to miss these two in their roles as the Queen and Prince Philip, they were iconic. Praying for flashback scenes of them in the new seasons. Claire and Matt will always be the Queen and Prince Philip in my heart. Absolutely incredible.

[@stanleyappleton1809]

"You just sorta watch and clap, and ummm... You know, you're just really pleased when it doesn't go quite as well." Ha ha ha ha! The most honest response ever.

[@AaROnYAnRox]

Theres a small Claire part in the latest season!!

[@ChanelStyle101]

❤❤❤#ClaireFoy #MattSmith❣

[@c0ronariu5]

The interviewer is the best panel moderator I’ve seen in a long time. Respectful, he knew his stuff, and he let them talk instead of some people who can’t stop interjecting.

[@CarTa3]

That "remember you have a family" joke was spot on. Well done to him for actually being an informed interviewer.

[@tamiba856]

@@CarTa3 what was all about?

[@Inferno-Dante]

Omg yes!

[@teawrecks]

i lost it when she said "I made friends for life" and looked at Matt so lovingly omg😭❤️ they really have a great chemistry 💖

[@back.in.december]

Time stamp.?

[@NYmarissa]

13:15 when Matt realizes there’s a kid in the audience after cursing 😂 so sweet/cute “I’m sorry!”

[@lynjones9339]

Hes a funny HANDSOME

[@SimplyAnais]

we need a show of them together again !! their chemistry is truly ICONIC

[@gasoliney]

Hy! You can watch them in a play called Lungs. It will be available from 27-29 January 2021. You can buy ticket on Old Vic Theatre's website.

[@klaystels6559]

EXACTLY 💗

[@Cryo837]

Matt seems more "royal" than the actual family members. He comes across as a cultured gentleman. Excellent choice for the series. And yes, they WOULD make a GREAT couple!!! 12:39 - best part of the interview!!!!

[@taroman7100]

matt is a chameleon on the one hand he's nice looking and sometimes he has frankenstein features

[@athenstar10]

Because Matt still manages to keep his private self, which we're unaware of, unlike the Royal family that are exposed even when they just have to go out and do normal things.

[@modelrailwaynoob]

No he doesn't

[@Gwen2010ish]

You must have missed his glide over the inbreeding of the corgis. When Claire cut him off, I’ll guarantee he was going to imply that the royal family might be suffering from the same problem.

[@Selahsmum]

Matt was perfect in this role- he has a bit of the posh alpha male snob about him, but in all the best ways. 😉

[@B_Bodziak]

He does sound like a royal on and off "The Crown".

[@angelinasqueo9432]

Life At Home agree agree agree and agree

[@Alice-sp5jd]

Hes sounds so much more posh after doing the crown than he did before ngl 😂

[@weiann3859]

the way he sit talk and all those little movements

[@willslingwood]

Yeah he’s such an annoyingly posh man boy... but then he’s an actor and a creative so his vibe is wonderfully satirical and lampoons the whole idea of class at the same time as benefitting from it. The juxtapositions run deep with that one 😂

[@Maracujakeks]

These two are so lovely and genuine. And such talented actors! Gonna miss them on the show!

[@atomicinjun]

"You just sorta watch and clap, and ummm... You know, you're just really pleased when it doesn't go quite as well." Ha ha ha ha! The most honest response ever.

[@loveingbot]

i love claire's outfit so much. also god they always amaze me with their chemistry in every interview

[@CarTa3]

It's official, I've seen more than enough interviews: I'm in LOVE, LOVE LOVE with the two of them. I will continue to watch their future careers and I'm even gonna take a look into Dr. Who just for Matt Smith. So very much going to miss them on the show, I might not even keep watching.

[@TakittixD]

Matt is the 11th Doctor. I love 9th and 10th but just for Matt you can start the show from 5th season. The show got new director and the show can be watched without the other 4(but I love them so if you want to backtrack I recommend it :) )

[@luxurypetscz]

Yess, everyone should watch Doctor Who! If you like Matt Smith, he's the 11th Doctor, you might really like David Tennant, who's the 10th. Also since you enjoyed the Crown you might actually enjoy the original Doctor Who show, which are doctors 1 to 8. Anyways... Hope you did watch Matt and enjoyed it :)

[@GoogleUser-dwcy]

Please update us on your Doctor Who journey! Did you get into it?

[@CarTa3]

@@GoogleUser-dwcy yes! Ive watched a couple episodes but only with a buddy since were trying to get into it together. Haven't seen him in a while so haven't watched in a while but i was intrigued the last time i watched. A little confused though. It took him like a whole hour to explain to me what the heck "Cassandra" is lol 😆

[@cfrygirl]

The parts where Claire Foy does those scenes without speaking are amazing! That’s truly how I remember her in The Crown. Especially when she looked at Philip during the marriage ceremony scared to death omg it was so real. Also, when she was being told what Jackie Kennedy said and it literally turned her head. She’s a true artist ❤️

[@BTjessica]

The joke about "inbreed" that never happened is my favourite thing about this interview.. 15:20

[@jesndug08green96]

They are so so so right the show will never be the same

[@lynjones9339]

Lets see how it goes

[@jazzhyde4118]

Matt: “there’s a little girl in the audience and we keep swearing! SORRY!” 😂 never laughed so much in my life 😂😭💀

[@juliebroughton]

I can't think of two more genuine and funny celebrities I'd want to hang out with! Love these two

[@oonit]

I love Claire and Matt so much. Their characters made The Crown, Claire really. I am gonna miss them. I've been struggling with the thought for two days now since I finished the second season. Sad

[@itisfine2775]

36:42 Matt : I'm making no sense Claire : You are making a lot of sense I love this kinda relationship

[@whatkindofnameisella682]

the way Claire kicks her feet out periodically... i didn't think it was possible to be more in love with her yet here we are

[@glammie4]

It won't be the same, they should have aged them.

[@alicecroll3212]

Absolutely

[@meganoconnor5771]

Matt's hand movements on the table are absolutely sending me

[@eeedee1298]

Claire Foy and Matt Smith were just perfect! In fact I thought the cast leads of the first two seasons were excellent, infinitely better than the ones that followed. Olivia Coleman just did not feel right for me, and neither did the others.

[@taroman7100]

they screwed up royally when they recast the principles especially loathe HBC

[@alicecroll3212]

Totally agree with your opinion. And the role of Margaret, after Vanessa Kirby, feels more like a characterization than a character. A let down all around.

[@peterwinkler3570]

Delightful conversation! My one regret is that when they discussed Claire Foy's ability to carry scenes nonverbally, no one thought to say "We didn't need dialogue. We had faces!"

[@lazyhomebody1356]

Well, they ARE young

[@catherineto]

Magnificent acting and production. Thank you

[@nikitharaju4346]

Claire is like a really fun person to be with and Matt such a gentleman love'em both😍😍

[@mereteisaksen7698]

I love the way Matt talk. He is so funny and nice to listen to.

[@rde4017]

"They're all inbred at some level." Referring to the corgis. hahahahahahhahahha

[@BelegCuthali0n]

15:12 Love how when they were talking about the corgi's and how they must all be related and inbred, Matt wants to make a joke: "and that's..." and then stops himself and Claire knows exactly where he wanted to go... 😂😂😂

[@amandanguyen390]

Matt: “And that’s similar…” Claire: “NO”

[@zevallison9130]

Best part by far: Matt's finger at 3:00. Absolutely mesmerizing.

[@retrospectors6595]

'Emotional pervert' might be my new favorite phrase.

[@carolefan1]

Great interview. I just finished binge-watching the first two seasons. Love these actors. Who is this great moderator? Great interviewer.

[@adebimpeonikan9631]

their personalities are so compatible huh

[@PeacherLiz]

The interviewer really did his research. Great work!

[@ioanna378]

that is really the best thing he's ever said

[@s0ngf0rx]

was really interesting getting to hear claire foy talk about her thoughts on her career before taking on the crown. great interview

[@shannonfick7170]

Gosh I just love these two! I hope we can see them again in more projects down the line

[@jfknumbers1345]

It is amazing how much Claire changes her hair.

[@CarTa3]

Yeah, but I'm not really liking it short though. i hope she grows it out a little. It doesn't suit her in my opinion

[@CarTa3]

Aww, feeling left out? Ok, Cheila Sequeira, I don't like your hair either. Grow up.

[@132allie]

cartergirl3of3 I agree, but I think she cut it short because she didn’t like the blonde. I’m sure she’s growing it long again in her natural colour.

[@lynjones9339]

Claire is just the Queen

[@B_Bodziak]

@@CarTa3 I don't mind the shortness of it, but it's the part down the middle and clipped on each side that I don't particularly like.

[@nicholasrobles3776]

Such a great interview, watched till the end

[@lorraineclark1992]

Such a great interview! Now I have to go back and watch the 2 seasons again:)

[@savvysearch]

Matt looks so handsome in his suit

[@paulvoorhies8821]

Matt ALWAYS looks handsome!

[@funkycoldmedina29]

This was absolutely amazing! Very natural and fun interview

[@KikoDeGuzman]

I can listen to them all day!!! Love these Two!!

[@dlcalbaugh]

I love these two and The Crown is one of my all-time favorite shows. I am ready for Season 3 coming up in just 2 days on November 17, 2019.

[@s0ngf0rx]

watched this again after finishing s3. really hope they do this sort of long format interview w the new cast. loved this.

[@Irawry0u]

shimmy.ojeleye is season 3 worth it without them??😭

[@s0ngf0rx]

@@Irawry0u i did miss them, but i loved watching the lovestruck, brooding charles. he had all my attention towards the end of s3 lol. was a pleasant surprise.

[@mokachyna22]

I miss them in the new season of the crown.

[@arelymarquez3521]

I love how real she is - her smile is radiant 💕

[@orxven1551]

“Yeah and that’s-“ “NO.”

[@amiedobby9126]

13:16 When Matt finds out there’s a little girl in the audience and they keep swearing

[@beatrizsmith1771]

Where were they swearing

[@GleekyGirl21]

I love Matt's face when the interviewer brings up The Darkest Hour. Lily James is in that film so he can't speak badly of it, haha.

[@katimolnar97]

They seem to get along very well! I adore them together. :)

[@pkbaby1418]

Love them. Just waiting for The Crown season 2. Hurry up Netflix.

[@WhirlyPearly]

pkbaby on Netflix now

[@pkbaby1418]

Coreen Evans watching it .

[@pkbaby1418]

Bio Kimistry nah I have to yet watch 6 episodes.

[@elletuppen4844]

Love these two as a couple...now we can say this with their both being single♥️♥️ Totally tuned in with one another, listen astutely, encourage like each others greatest fan....and they love one another’s humour 👑👑 Watch this space💞

[@Giulia-om2gl]

Yeah!!! I really hope they get together someday 🥺

[@karaasuncion2435]

24:42 looking forward for the flashbacks. wishing to see matt and claire again on next seasons.

[@MichaelAlexander1967]

You two are absolutely amazing in The Crown! I absolutely watched & loved every single episode.

[@jackietoebeelove4918]

It WONT DO AS WELL! It will not ever be the same without these two! Don’t even want to watch it now knowing these two amazing actors are not in it!im so sad.

[@sergiiiaremenko3325]

Gonna miss this cast.

[@Giulia-om2gl]

Matt always has to do something with his hands when doing Interviews 😂

[@isaaknewton9423]

I am from Odessa, Ukraine. I live in Philadelphia, USA.Love England. People Of England ! Big Thanks For Great Actors, Great Musicians, Poets , And Great Movies. Something Magic Going On In Your Country . :) Thanks Great Britain!

[@lazyhomebody1356]

I agree! I'm American and have always loved England (and Scotland and Wales)

[@staticcentrehalf7166]

Wow. Thank you!!!

[@EmilyDiCaprio17channel]

I just watched the last question and it's great to see that their wish of doing broadway together is coming true right now :)

[@kirstycoo97]

Matt's reaction when he noticed the little girl was so cute

[@thisfacebelievesyou8862]

Bless him, because I was totally thinking “with the Queen and Elizabeth...?!?!?”

[@Moredread25]

12:40 Matt Smith, watch and clap and you're really pleased when they don't do as well.

[@adelaferreira4575]

Love them both ,wonderful actors !

[@lynjones9339]

WORK really well TOGETHER

[@HanadiH]

These two need to marry. Gosh the chemistry!!

[@elle-xe2nf]

"and you're just really pleased when it doesn't go quite as well" lol yep sounds about right... peter capaldi

[@Mrazmatmahmood]

Ellice The ratings might've gone down but, imo the shows quality improved compared to the 2nd half of Matt's tenure in the Tardis. Peter Capaldi has been one of the best Doctors ever. He's certainly up there with Tom Baker and David Tennant in my personal list.

[@elle-xe2nf]

MrAzmatMahmood That's cool, it's all down to taste, they both have pros and cons but I choose 11s charisma and heart over 12s cold and creepiness, but anyway good luck to Jodie, hope she's the best yet

[@Mrazmatmahmood]

You've definitely got a point, it all comes down to taste. I love the colder, darker, ruder and more mysterious Doctor (don't know where you got creepy from) we got from Capaldi in series 8. From series 9 onwards he mellowed a lot though and if I'm honest, personally I liked him best in his first series (still love him later on) but what do you think of Capaldi after series 8?

[@elle-xe2nf]

MrAzmatMahmood Haha I can't point to his creepiness if I'm honest, I've just felt uncomfortable watching him, but I'd agree he mellowed out. Why do you think the shows improved recently? Imo series 10 was the worst ever, 12 is a bit victim to poor writing compared to past series (with exception of some eps like the husbands of river song)

[@Mrazmatmahmood]

Ellice I think series 6 and 7 are the two worst series since the revival. One has a overly complicated, convulted arc and is solved in the most baffling, unsatisfactory way. The other has no proper arc whatsoever and no two parters, meaning many episodes have rushed, anti climatic resolutions. Series 8 is still not on the level of all the RTD series and series 5 but it's a definite improvement. It actually has a substantial arc, that is concluded in a relatively satisfactory way. I like the darker Doctor more, rather than the silly, goofy 11th Doctor, don't get me wrong, I love 11. Series 9 has many great episodes like Under the Lake/Before the Flood, Face the Raven and Heaven Sent but unfortunately the Hybrid arc is botched in the finale. So series 9 is still not as good as any of the RTD series or series 5 but on the whole better than series 6, 7 and 8. Series 10 is a solid series with very few bad episodes. It's consistent throughout. It's series finale is probably the best of the Moffat era. Definitely the best series since series 5.

[@davidwilliams2279]

This guy Matt Smith is not messing around. Six months ago I didn't know he existed. Since then I've seen him portray Prince Philip and Charles Manson, both brilliantly. That's quite a range.

[@priscillateo1691]

Matt is amazing! I mean his range and his unique aura.

[@joydeepsinha7]

The Queen and Elizabeth....that was something...

[@jagger5392]

their chemistry ahhhh

[@nicjtay22]

They where both fabulous in the role

[@znmmnz]

I’m soooooooo sad these two aren’t on the show anymore 😭

[@akrialet]

Funny coming back and hearing some of these tidbits. Claire's question on how the showmakers prep the audience for the new cast in the first episode and now we have the answer from the two coins in Episode 1. And then Matt bringing up the barbecue, considering what Episode 4 is about.

[@ellyotazo845]

I’m from California and I love this couple so much that I watched again 1 and 2 seasons 😊

[@dale4039]

man i love Claire she is painfully gorgeous she's 1 of my fav people right now, she cracks me up, her laugh slays me, when she laughs i laugh

[@np100]

He just has the cheeky personality that one loves, and she as well.

[@kywhitehead_]

As a person with two corgis, I would also like to see more corgis in the show

[@katecham627]

They did an amazing job

[@jacquelineb4375]

These two are brilliant in The Crown. Yes they are both well spoken, without a doubt..but they seem down to earth. Watch a programme called EastEnders, then you will hear how many people in London talk. Thank you for sharing.

[@delillablanton4994]

They should have kept these people they are wonderful Philip and Elizabeth ll

[@jilliansadler6327]

What is his hand doing at 3:01

[@mynameyourking7005]

You must do that on a dusty table.

[@mpita5193]

I think he was just being a goofball. They are both really funny.

[@ro5907]

Americans do not use coasters at all so, I believe he was trying to get rid of the ring mark the cup left on the table.

[@lilypond5158]

lol

[@jadepercival2287]

why is that making me laugh harder than it should

[@citydesk4527]

To hear someone using the phrase 'lived her life in lockdown' in 2017!

[@yourfavminion95]

They’re both so amazing

[@liliannamathers3428]

Aw I miss them!

[@liliannamathers3428]

And I've always thought he - Matt - looks a bit like Harry. He really does, especially his forehead. I always send the Harry deniers to pix of the Duke of Edinburgh as a young man, and they look so alike! The new Philip? Meh. Can't get excited about S3.

[@adembilgic1867]

That inbreed comment made me giggle lmao, somebody would have gotten fired

[@delillablanton4994]

Matt was great in his role as Young Philip

[@Freespeech141]

I really liked their depictions of the Queen and Prince Philip. They were the best. Claire managed to capture the Queens solitude at difficult times, burdened with family or state problems. The Queen must have got sick of family members who couldn’t keep their pants on or stick to protocols, when she herself was beyond reproach. “The crown happened to fall on MY head!” Summed it up. Since then the series has run been slanted with less respect and understanding of the difficulties of the senior royals.

[@priscillateo1691]

I love Matt’s voice and all his expressions, even his fidgety mannerisms.

[@athenstar10]

15:19 Her reaction.... Philip, you hurt her again!

[@plantsoverpills1643]

It was disappointing that these 2 were replaced. They played the parts splendidly. Also found the choice for queen mother didn’t fit.

[@mrspock1994]

“I...had it...all sorted out”

[@camilaubillagodoy4818]

awwww I love them!

[@leonardo47000]

Terrific actors! Claire is beautiful.

[@DRush76]

I see that Peter Morgan's depiction of the breakup of Princess Margaret and Peter Townsend's relationship was wrong, judging from Claire Foy's comment. Both the Queen and Anthony Eden went out of their way to give Margaret a chance to marry Townsend. The only thing Margaret would have been forced to give up was being in the line of succession to the throne. The same would have happened to her children. This eventually happened to Prince Michael of Kent when he married a divorcee of Catholic faith. But she and Townsend would have been allowed to remain in Britain and Margaret would have been able to continue receiving a Civil List payment.

[@isaaknewton9423]

Margaret and Peter would have to live England for few years. And she would loose her privileges. Margaret would be addressed Mrs.Margaret Townsend. Watch this episode again. She chose her status . She made her bed. Love this show.

[@adebimpeonikan9631]

these two are thoroughly entertaining, off and on script. I miss them in the show :(

[@danieln1]

good she won The Emmy

[@nifemi.i]

He reminds me a lot of Barney Stinson from 'How i met your mother' but the irl version. Love it!

[@mirellahaldimann1357]

the 11th Doctor, not Doctor Who.

[@delillablanton4994]

I just can't wait till Sunday night.

[@beckybryant9891]

But Elizabeth being there was not a fluke, it would have been inevitable because had King Edward been able to marry Wallis and remain King, they obviously still could not have children and Elizabeth would have become Queen anyway.

[@romanclay1913]

Claire Foy has emotional transparency. Whatever she's feeling comes out of every pore.

[@josephineamara855]

I love this show very much. The crown. Also the movie the Queen , they're all beautiful shows.