Fans of "The Crown" have probably had one question on their minds for some time: who will play Meghan Markle in the upcoming season? While there is no exact answer yet, actress Gugu Mbatha-Raw recently revealed that she would be "honored" to take on the role.

In an interview on the cover of Tatler magazine, Mbatha-Raw seemed genuinely surprised that viewers are rooting for her to play the Duchess of Sussex. 'Oh my God, it's hilarious,' she said. Then she added, "I am so honored.

The British actress, known for her appearances in "Doctor Who," "The Morning Show," and "Loki," is no stranger to the royal world; in 2018, she was awarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), a knighthood honoring her contributions to the arts and sciences. The award ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace, where she met Prince Charles.

Mbatha-Raw was shocked that the Prince recognized her from "Doctor Who" and even mentioned that she had visited the set in the past. Is Prince Charles a "Doctor Who" fan?

The actress also noted how Americans are fascinated by the royal family: "From an American point of view, it's like a fairy tale." She also said that although she has yet to meet Prince Harry and Meghan in person, she feels sympathy for them and wishes them well in their transition.

While we wait to see if this casting dream becomes a reality, we are already super excited for season 5 of The Crown, which will air on Netflix in late 2022. The cast will be as stellar as ever, including Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth, Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip, Jonny Lee Miller as John Major, and Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret.

Series creator Peter Morgan has already stated that he plans to end the show after season 6 and that he has no plans to feature Harry and Meghan's royal departure as a storyline. However, we have not yet given up hope, as he previously claimed that he would end the show after Season 5.