Give the Netflix casting department a raise, because Ed McVey and Meg Bellamy, the actors hired to play Prince William and Kate Middleton, respectively, as college students in the sixth and final season of The Crown, are dead ringers for the future king and queen of England. At least, if these first-look Netflix photos are anything to go by.
On April 27, the streamer released the first official photos of the pair from the forthcoming season. In addition to the actors’ natural resemblance to their real-life counterparts, the early 2000s styling—especially on Kate’s part—help bring the vision to life. Just look at her grown-out side bangs! The smudgy black eyeliner! Don’t get me started on the braided leather belt and low-rise faded denim combo….
