Some shows are made to make history shine, and sometimes to redefine it. One such show is Netflix’s ‘The Crown‘. The show has gained popularity not just for the exceptionally interesting story of the British Royal Family, but also for the way it has been executed and presented on the screen.
‘The Crown’ has bagged many awards since its inception. While it has had its share of criticism and controversies, the show has received a lot of applause across the world. One of the many aspects that won the show accolades is its impeccable casting.
“Doesn’t Hurt To Try”: Luther Ford Looks Back At The Text That Changed Everything
One of the actors on the show took to Instagram to reveal the remarkable fluke that landed him the role of teenage Prince Harry on ‘The Crown‘. Luther Ford took to social media as he shared some photos of himself and Prince Harry to put across the similarity between their looks.
The post was meant to give the followers a glimpse into the journey that led him to play teenage Prince Harry on the Netflix show. But as he went on the share a carousel of photos, he unveiled an interesting story that took the followers back to the very focal point of his journey.
The seventh slide of pictures that the actor shared showed what could be called an important moment in his acting career. The photo was a screenshot of a text he received from who seemed to be a friend of his. The person had sent Ford a Facebook post advertising a casting call for ‘The Crown‘, specifically seeking a “young actor to play Prince Harry in the next series.”
While his friend seemed sure he is a great fit for the role, Ford responded with a mixture of excitement and doubt. “Hahahaha my time has come…I don’t know if the resemblance is strong enough,” Ford wrote in response to his friend’s text.
“Doesn’t hurt to try,” his friend prompted, to which Ford responded with “Haha okay will do.”
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Ford Says Landing A Role On ‘The Crown’ Is His “Biggest Adventure So Far”
The Instagram post further offered a sneak peek into Ford’s experiences throughout the years that he was a part of the show. The photos included him standing with co-stars Ed McVey who played Prince William, and Meg Bellamy who played Kate Middleton’s role on the show. Another picture was a screenshot of a Twitter post revealing his role on ‘The Crown‘.
He captioned the post with “Doesn’t hurt to try“, which was seemingly an acknowledgment of that one little push — the “wise words” from a friend that led him to the “biggest adventure so far.” Ford then thanked everyone who contributed to his achievements.
Ford took on the role of Prince Harry from Fflyn Edwards who portrayed a young Harry in Season 6. His role on ‘The Crown’ chiefly revolves around the relationship between Harry and William during the early 2000s.
In an interview with Netflix’s ‘Tudum’, Ford spoke about the central theme of the show. “Pretty much everything relating to Harry in the series is about the relationship between William and Harry,” he said. He also said that McVey played an important role in mentoring him in the process though McVey also came as a debut.
Parts 1 and 2 of The Crown Season 6, wherein Ford has portrayed the teenage Prince Harry, is available for streaming on Netflix.
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