Netflix has debuted the first trailer for Scoop, director Philip Martin’s upcoming drama which inspired by the behind the scenes events of Prince Andrew’s (Rufus Sewell) infamous BBC Newsnight interview with journalist and news anchor Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson); watch it below…
Inspired by real events, SCOOP is the inside account of the tenacious journalism that landed an earthshattering interview – Prince Andrew’s infamous BBC Newsnight appearance. From the tension of producer Sam McAlister’s high stakes negotiations with Buckingham Palace, all the way to Emily Maitlis’ jaw dropping, forensic showdown with the Prince, SCOOP takes us inside the story, with the women who would stop at nothing to get it. To get an interview this big, you have to be bold.
The film stars Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew, Keeley Hawes as Amanda Thirsk, Billie Piper as Sam McAlister, Gillian Anderson as Emily Maitlis, and Romola Garai as Esme Wren.
Scoop arrives on Netflix on April 5th.
