Shes earning rave reviews and Oscar-nom chatter for her portrayal of 18th-century monarch Queen Anne inThe Favourite.
Its in my contract now Ill only play queens!
Claire Foystarred as Elizabeth in the shows first two seasons, which covered 194764.
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Helena doesnt look like Vanessa, but the spirit is so similar, showrunner Peter Morgan tells EW.
They both feel like real discoveries, says Morgan.
Like Foy, Colman will portray Elizabeth for two seasons.
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But has playing royals already gone to her head?
Does she expect people to curtsy when she enters a room?
Yes, says Colman, with a smile.
I give people a clip round the ear if they dont!
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