Orlando Bloom cast as Prince Harry in new comedy series from creators of Family Guy

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ORLANDO Bloom has been cast as Prince Harry in a new comedy series from the creators of Family Guy.

The HBO Max series The Prince has been inspired by the popular Instagram account which looks at the Royal Family through the eyes of Prince Harry’s nephew – and heir to the throne – Prince George.

Orlando Bloom has been cast as Prince Harry in a new comedy series from the creators of Family Guy

The animated series is by Family Guy producer and writer Gary Janetti and set to poke fun at the Royals.

HBO Max confirmed the news, writing on Twitter: “@GaryJanetti is bringing the royal family to the HBO Max family with The Prince, which follows an animated Prince George spilling all that British Royal Tea.”

In a statement about the show, shared with Variety, Gary said: “I’m thrilled to be working at HBO Max and bringing them yet another series about a family ruthlessly fighting for the throne.”

Alongside Orlando, 43, other voice cast members include Condola Rashad as Harry’s wife Meghan Markle,Lucy Punchas Kate Middleton,Tom Hollander as Prince Philip and Prince Charles, Alan Cumming as Owen -Prince Georges butler – Frances De La Tour as Queen Elizabeth IIand Iwan Rheonas Prince William.

Orlando will voice Prince Harry in, The Prince
The animated series will take a satirical look at the Royal Family through the eyes of Prince George

According to Deadline, each episode will see George “find his path in life as a young prince in modern times – from the 775 rooms in Buckingham Palace to his family’s sea of corgis to primary school with commoners.

Sarah Aubrey, head of original content, HBO Max, added in a statement: “Were so excited to bring the world Garys created on Instagram over to HBO Max, where our viewers can discover what his Instagram fans already know that George can be hilarious, shocking, and surprisingly sweet.

“We cant wait to see what Gary does with a bigger canvas to paint on than just a 1:1 square.”

It is not yet known if the series will come across the pond to UK screens.

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On the bright side youll get to play yourself on The Crown.

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