Netflix considering reviving ‘The Crown’ for special on ex-Prince Andrew’s downfall: report

BreAnna BellSat, February 28, 2026 at 3:26 AM UTC

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Netflix considering reviving 'The Crown' for special on ex-Prince Andrew's downfall: report

Hollywood is racing to cover former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s royal downfall over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein — and Netflix is at the forefront.

The streamer is reportedly looking to revive its Emmy-winning royal drama “The Crown” for a potential limited series about Mountbatten Windsor’s public disgracing, reports Daily Mail.

“The events of last week are historic and unprecedented,” an insider told the outlet, referring to the ex prince’s arrest on Feb. 19.

Netflix is reportedly considering reviving “The Crown” (seen above is James Murray as Prince Andrew in Season 5 episode, “Annus Horribilis”) for a limited series on ex-Prince Andrew’s arrest and downfall. ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

The former prince (pictured above hiding while leaving Ayisham Police Station last Thursday) was arrested last week over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. REUTERS

“There have been discussions for some time with Left Bank Pictures, which owns the rights to ‘The Crown,’ for a series of one-off specials about royal scandals and dramas,” the source continued.

“‘The Crown’ as a series has ended but the name will live on. There have been advanced talks about doing a limited series, under ‘The Crown’ banner, about the Andrew saga which is as dramatic, if not more dramatic, than anything shown in the original series which included episodes on the abdication and the death of Diana.”

“The Crown” ran for six seasons on Netflix from Nov. 4, 2016 to Dec. 14, 2023, winning a total 21 Emmy awards during its run.

A source revealed that there “have been talks for some time” with “The Crown’s” creators to do a “series of one-off special about royal scandals and dramas.” (Pictured above is a still from the Season 5 of the Netflix show). Keith Bernstein/Netflix

“The Crown” (seen above is a still from Season 5 episode titled, “Sleep, Dearie Sleep,” showing Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Claudia Harrison as Anne, Princess Royal, Olivia Williams as Camilla Parker Bowles, Dominic West as Prince Charles) ran for six seasons until December 2023. ©Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection

In addition to Netflix, Disney Studios and Amazon MGM are allegedly also looking to produce projects surrounding Mountbatten-Windsor’s scandal.

“We have been bombarded with screenwriters wanting to bring this story to us. The race is on in Hollywood to be the first studio to bring out an Andrew film,” another source at Disney Studios told the outlet.

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Screenwriter Jeremy Brock, who wrote Amazon MGM Studio’s “A Very Royal Scandal,” echoed both sources claims, telling the outlet that both Netflix and Amazon are “100 percent” in talks to make a drama based on the scandal.

Netflix did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.

The former prince (pictured above Easter Sunday Mattins Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on March 31, 2024) was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Getty Images

His arrest came after he was accused of forwarding confidential trade documents to Epstein (pictured above Cambridge, Mass., on Sept. 8, 2004. Corbis via Getty Images

Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday, which was also his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office for allegedly forwarding confidential trade documents to Epstein.

The arrest came one month after anti-monarchy campaigner Graham Smith reported Mountbatten-Windsor to the Thames Valley Police over alleged misconduct in public office.

If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.

After staying in jail for 11 hours — during which time, the royal got his mugshot taken, was fingerprinted and submitted a saliva sample for DNA purposes — he was then released and caught looking terrified as he made his exit.

In response to the arrest, King Charles (pictured above standing alongside his brother at Katharine, Duchess of Kent’s Requiem Mass service at Westminster Cathedral on September 16, 2025) released a statement expressing his “concern.” Getty Images

If convicted, Mountbatten-Windsor (seen above waving prior to a meeting in Jakarta on April 6, 2011) could face a maximum sentence of life in prison. AFP via Getty Images

In response to his brother’s arrest, King Charles released a statement expressing his “deepest concern” over the accusations.

“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course,” the monarch said. “As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”

As a result of the arrest, the British government is reportedly discussing whether to introduce legislation that would remove Andrew from the royal line of succession.

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