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Ian McKellen was intriguing as the tyrannical King Richard III in the film of the same name.
The formidable actor played King Henry IV across two TV movies: 'Henry IV, Part I' and 'Part II.'
Kenneth Branagh is a Shakespeare enthusiast. He adapted, directed, and starred in 'Henry V,' playing the titular king, of course.
Meyers was a breathe of fresh air as Henry VIII in 'The Tudors' TV series.
Believe it or not, 'Elizabeth' was a breakout role for Cate Blanchett, and introduced the actress to an international audience.
After breaking out in 'The Devil Wears Prada,' Blunt starred as Queen Vic in 'The Young Victoria.'
Before 'Mr. Bean,' Rowan Atkinson found success with period comedy series 'Blackadder,' which starred Miranda Richardson as Queen Elizabeth I.
Whalley was a hit in 'The Virgin Queen,' as Mary I of England.
Alec Guinness starred as King Charles in 'Cromwell.'
Shaw was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar back in 1967, for his performance as King Henry VIII in 'A Man for All Seasons.'
Charlotte Riley portrayed Kate Middleton in 'King Charles III.'
Margot Leicester played the role of Camilla Parker-Bowles in 'King Charles III.'
Lewis received an Emmy and Golden Globe nomination for his turn as King Henry VIII in 'Wolf Hall.'
Hollywood newcomer Emma Corrin has been cast as Princess Diana for the fourth season of the popular show ‘The Crown.’ The fresh-faced actress said she was "beyond excited" to be joining the show and to be playing the Princess of Wales, who was an icon and whose effect on the world remains profound.
Though Corrin is not an A-lister yet, many stars have broken out or won big in a royal role, like Helen Mirren, Cate Blanchett, and even Anthony Hopkins. Click through this gallery to meet the A-list actors who have impressed with royal roles.
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Hollywood newcomer Emma Corrin has been cast as Princess Diana for the fourth season of the popular show ‘The Crown.’ The fresh-faced actress said she was "beyond excited" to be joining the show and to be playing the Princess of Wales, who was an icon and whose effect on the world remains profound.
Though Corrin is not an A-lister yet, many stars have broken out or won big in a royal role, like Helen Mirren, Cate Blanchett, and even Anthony Hopkins. Click through this gallery to meet the A-list actors who have impressed with royal roles.