Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Wales Online
Wales Online
Entertainment
Nuray Bulbul

Kate Middleton's lookalike has applied to play her in The Crown on Netflix

Netflix’s popular series The Crown will start filming for its sixth and final season this summer. The casting crew are currently looking to cast a Kate Middleton lookalike to play a young Kate in the series.

It was reported that The Crown is searching to cast Kate at the beginning of April and later that month the casting call notice was published on Twitter.

The casting call explains no previous professional experience is required, only a strong resemblance to the 18-year-old version of Kate.

Read more: Prince William melts hearts with adorable loving comment about Kate Middleton during Welsh trip

It seems as though The Crown may have found their Kate, who is the TikToker that went viral for her similar looks to Kate? Here’s everything you need to know.

Who is Kate Middleton’s lookalike?

Australian Brittany Dixon, who bears a strong resemblance to the royal, is a painter and was encouraged to sign up for the role by her TikTok followers.

Dixon then took to TikTok to tell her followers she has applied to play the role of Kate in the upcoming series.

"I did end up applying, they just wanted a selfie and some general information, and a 30 second video of me talking about something I love – obviously I spoke about painting.

"We'll see how it goes, we'll see if they even see it, thanks guys for being so nice!" she continued

Will there be a season six of The Crown?

Yes, season six of The Crown is confirmed and it will be that last season for the hit Netflix series.

It will take place from the 1990s to the early 2000s, covering the end of Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s marriage and her fatal accident in 1997.

A few of the cast members have now been confirmed. Elizabeth Debicki will portray Princess Diana, taking over from Emma Corrin in season five of The Crown. Dominic West will take on the role of Prince Charles meanwhile the Queen will be portrayed by Imelda Staunton.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.