Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell recreate a royal media disaster in Prince Andrew drama ‘Scoop’

Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell star in the Netflix drama 'Scoop,' a retelling of Prince Andrew's disastrous 2019 interview regarding allegations of sexual misconduct.

The film 'Scoop' delves into the controversial interview given by Prince Andrew in 2019, focusing on his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein and the sexual misconduct allegations against him. Gillian Anderson portrays journalist Emily Maitlis, while Rufus Sewell takes on the role of Prince Andrew in this behind-the-scenes look at the interview that severely impacted the royal's public duties and reputation. The drama underscores the compelling but complex relationship between royalty and media, prompting a reevaluation of how royal stories are covered.