'The Crown' producer doubts filming season five amid social distancing

" Crown" executive producer Andy Harries says he is unsure about shooting for fifth season of hit period drama with social distancing rules in place.

upcoming fourth season of Netflix series, which is set to be Olivia Colman's last as Queen Elizabeth II, mand to finish production early amid coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures.

Harries said he doesn't kw when things will go back to rmal, reported Rio Times.

"I hate to be doomy and gloomy because I am an optimistic guy. Every day is a new challenge and every day you've got to be up for that challenge and you have got to plow on.

"Obviously we are facing challenging times and I don't kw when we will return to filming rmally. I am t sure if we can film socially distanced. I am sure some productions could do it but I am t sure that shows we are doing would work, but we are looking at it very closely," he said at a BAFTA masterclass.

Harries said pandemic will force many brocasters and producers to cut down on budget for projects.

"All big brocasters will be losing a lot of money, a lot of productions will be trimmed back - a lot of budgets will be trimmed. It will be tough for producers and it's hard to pretend orwise," he said.

fifth season, also final one for Emmy-minated show, will see actor Imelda Staunton play role of British monarch.

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