This season featuresOlivia Coleman as the QueenandGillian Anderson as Margaret Thatcherthroughout a somewhat tumultuous period in British history.
From Diana’s voice to her mannerisms, Corrin had to study hard.
She told the magazine that she worked with a dialect coach to nail the Princess' unique inflections.
“She has a downwards inflection on the end of her sentences or words,” Corrin explained.
According toGlamour, Corrin only watched the Netflix documentaryDiana: In Her Own Wordsto prepare.
“I didn’t watch another documentary,” she explained.
“I don’t think I would have got the part without it.
I watched it before I did any audition.
Furthermore, Corrin prepared by having meetings with Diana’s private secretary, Patrick Jephson,Refinery29asserts.
Jephson reportedly aided in Corrin’s replication of the princess' mannerisms and airy movements.
“I feel I’ve got to know Diana like you would a friend,” the actress toldVogue.
“I know that sounds really weird, but I get a great sense of companionship from her.
I love figuring people out.”
