"**Prince Philip: Matt Smith may be replaced by Paul Bettany** <br> According to reports, Paul Bettany is nearing a deal to replace Matt Smith on The Crown as Prince Philip. Although there is no deal in place as yet, sources have told *[The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/crown-paul-bettany-deal-play-prince-philip-1076246|target=""_blank"")* that the British actor is close to signing on for Seasons 3 and 4 of the hit Netflix series."
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