March 20th 2024.
Next month, a new film called "Scoop" is set to be released on Netflix. The film is based on the disastrous Newsnight interview between Prince Andrew and Emily Maitlis, and will be a biographical drama featuring actors Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell in the lead roles. Directed by Philip Martin and written by Peter Moffat, the film will give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the interview came to be, including the negotiations and intense rehearsals leading up to the jaw-dropping conversation. It will also highlight the journalists who worked tirelessly to secure the interview and break through the palace's vetoes.
The film is set to be released on April 5, and will run for one hour and 42 minutes. It is based on former Newsnight booker Sam McAllister's memoir, "Scoops: Behind The Scenes of the BBC's Most Shocking Interviews," and will delve into her recollection of how the Prince Andrew and the Epstein Scandal episode of the program aired in 2019. It is a fictionalized account of how the "scoop of the decade" came to be and explores Prince Andrew's possible motivations for agreeing to the interview.
During the televised chat, Emily Maitlis questioned Prince Andrew about his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who had recently died. The Prince denied any involvement with Epstein's crimes, but was named in a legal deposition by Virginia Roberts, who claimed she was trafficked to him by Epstein for sex at the age of 17. In the film, viewers will see how Prince Andrew addressed these allegations, including his famous statement about not sweating.
The cast includes Billie Piper as Sam McAllister, Gillian Anderson as Princess Margaret, Keeley Hawes as Prince Andrew's former private secretary Amanda Thirsk, and Connor Swindells as photographer Jae Donnelly. The role of then-Newsnight Editor Esme Wren will be played by Romola Garai, while Princess Beatrice will be portrayed by Charity Wakefield. The film is based on Sam McAllister's account of the events, and will feature a cameo by Emily Maitlis herself.
A trailer for "Scoop" has already been released, giving viewers a glimpse into the intense world of chasing a major news story. In an interview with GQ, Emily Maitlis shared her mixed feelings about seeing Gillian Anderson play her on screen. Meanwhile, Prince Andrew has not commented on the upcoming release.
If you're interested in watching "Scoop," mark your calendars for April 5 and get ready for a gripping drama based on real events. And if you have a celebrity story or pictures, don't forget to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency – they'd love to hear from you.
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