Most of us wait for a celestial sign before making life-changing decisions. Others settle for a human being’s assurance. Such was the experience of ‘The Crown’ actor Luther Ford. The young actor was uncertain before stepping in to play a younger version of Prince Harry.
Lucky for Luther Ford, the actor was given strong encouragement that helped him in the long run. Such words from a loved one were instrumental in him earning his breakthrough role. And when it was up to him, Ford didn’t let the opportunity pass him by.
Luther Ford’s Road To Getting Cast As Prince Harry On ‘The Crown’
Luther Ford would probably be somebody else if not for his brother’s girlfriend. But thanks to her, he was cast as Prince Harry in the final season of ‘The Crown.’ In a conversation with ‘Entertainment Weekly,’ Rutherford discussed the beginning of his acting journey.
Speaking to the subject of his casting at a fan event, Luther Ford told the outlet, “I auditioned, I suppose on a whim. And then, because it was very late in the process, they’d been looking for quite a long time to find someone,“
The actor added, “I got cast in about three weeks, and then, we started filming a month later and it’s been a year, so it’s definitely changed a lot of things.”
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‘The Crown’ Runs Into Controversies In Its Final Season
‘The Crown’ has yet again been at odds with the royalty’s portrayal. Although intended as a fictional drama, it has often been criticized for taking creative liberties. Mainly, people have complained about the unnerving presence and portrayal of Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki.)
There seems to be discontent among the cast members as well. Jonathan Pryce, who plays Prince Philip, had an awkward encounter with Princess Anne. According to ‘Town And Country,’ he was in the process of being knighted by Princess Anne while he had already shot his scenes. All he could do was apologize, which she rebuffed.
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