New York City, NY – A new Netflix movie, “Scoop,” set to premiere on April 5, delves into the infamous November 2019 Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew. The film dramatizes the interview where the Duke of York, portrayed by Rufus Sewell, discusses his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who died earlier that year.
The movie follows BBC anchor Emily Maitlis, played by Gillian Anderson, as she questions Prince Andrew about his alleged relationship with Epstein and the sexual abuse allegations made by Virginia Giuffre. Despite settling a lawsuit with Giuffre in 2022, Prince Andrew continues to face scrutiny over his past actions.
In the real interview, Prince Andrew defended his decision to stay at Epstein’s residence, claiming it was a convenient place at the time. This interview ultimately led to him being relieved of his official royal duties by Queen Elizabeth II, tarnishing his reputation.
“Scoop” includes various aspects of the real interview verbatim but leaves out important details. For example, the movie omits Prince Andrew’s justification for his friendship with Epstein, where he referred to himself as “too honorable.”
Furthermore, the film excludes Prince Andrew’s remarks about the lack of regrets regarding his association with Epstein and his peculiar explanation for not sweating during the alleged encounters with Giuffre.
Overall, “Scoop” offers a dramatized look at the controversial interview that significantly impacted Prince Andrew’s standing within the royal family. Despite the movie’s portrayal, the real-life events surrounding the interview continue to be subject to public fascination and scrutiny.