“Charles is sort of at the prime of his life, but at the depths of his tragedy … After being cast as Charles, West opened up about playing the real-life prince turned king.
However, he couldn’t pass up the chance to portray Charles on the wildly popular series.
“That’s what you live for as an actor,” West told Variety (viaYahoo).
“Great parts with great writing and on a great show.”
“Just saw the first episode, I prefer the previous cast.
Although Dominic West is charming and handsome, but not convincing as Charles,” one viewertweeted.
However, not all fans were critical of West’s casting in “The Crown.”
Some enjoyed his presence quite a bit.
“The Crown Season 5 and then you see Dominic West as Prince Charles.
What a perfect casting,” one fancommented.
