As fans of Netflix’s The Crown well know by now, the third season of the royals-focused series is leaping into the future. Its original core cast is being shuffled and replaced with a slew of new, older actors, led by Olivia Colman—taking the baton from Claire Foy in order to play Queen Elizabeth II (and already perfectly looking the part). Here’s a look at all the new faces joining the Emmy-winning series, and how they compare to its first cast.

The Crown Season 3: How Do the New Royals Stack Up?



1 / 5 Chevron Chevron Courtesy of Netflix. Olivia Colman vs. Claire Foy Queen Elizabeth II: Foy played the monarch on The Crown’s first two seasons to great effect, picking up a Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations along the way. Now, BAFTA-winning star Colman will take over, playing the queen as she approaches the 25th anniversary of her reign—otherwise known as the Silver Jubilee.