Dame Judi Dench ‘seriously considered playing Queen Mother in The Crown’
Dame Judi Dench reportedly seriously considered playing the Queen Mother in series five of ‘The Crown’. The 87-year-old was said to have been sent a script while talking to the Netflix drama’s producers about taking on the role, which eventually went to actress Marcia Warren, 78. According to The Times, sources said both ‘The Crown’ and Dame Judi were “taking it seriously” – but the publication added there was conflict between the actress and producers over the Queen Mother being a relatively small role, as well as alleged disputes on her payment. The report comes despite Dame Judi accusing ‘T...