The Scoop trailer depicts the controversy surrounding Newsnight’s startling interview with Prince Andrew.
Based on Newsnight editor Sam McAlister’s biography Scoops, the film recalls Maitlis’ controversial sit-down with Prince Andrew, which was intended to get to the core of his long-reported friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
The film is pitched as a story about “power, authority, and different viewpoints, as well as how we judge what’s true.”
Scoop | Official Trailer
The biographical drama Scoop, directed by Philip Martin, strives to track the efforts that went into getting Prince Andrew’s infamous Newsnight interview, which permanently ruined his reputation. The film is intriguing and full of twists and turns, presenting a reality that is even stranger than fiction.
“One hour on TV can affect everything.” The trailer begins with a voiceover depicting the media calling out Prince Andrew as the news of Jeffrey Epstein stunned the world.
In the November 2019 interview, the prince described his friendship with convicted s*xual predator Jeffrey Epstein. He tried to clear his name amidst sexual assault allegations made at him by one of Epstein’s victims, Virginia Guiffre. However, it proved the last nail in the coffin of his image in the media.
Following the broadcast, Andrew was deprived of numerous patronages and barred from using the title of His Royal Highness.
The trailer depicts three ladies trying to rig the interview by whatever means imaginable. The drama also follows the consequences of Andrew’s 2019 interview and how he later faced criticism.
The shocking interview highlights news reporters’ heroic efforts and quest for justice and truth. Overall, the movie includes wickedly funny elements and masterfully depicts journalists’ challenges and extremes to gain the Scoop on the truth for their audiences.
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The Cast and Crew of Scoop!
Here are the key cast and crew of Scoop.
Emmy Award actress Gillian Anderson will play Emily Maitlis, Newsnight’s former main anchor who conducted the now-infamous TV interview.
Keeley Hawes, who stars in The Durrells, plays Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew’s former private secretary.
Billie portrays Sam McAlister, who set up and got the explosive booking.
Rufus Sewell plays the criticized royal. His other television credits include Victoria, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, The Man in the High Castle, and The Pale Horse.
Other Scoop cast members include Romola Garai as Esme Wren, who oversaw Newsnight at the interview.
Hilary Salmon and Radford Neville produced SCOOP for The Lighthouse Film & Television alongside Voltage TV’s Sanjay Singhal. Philip Martin, an Emmy and BAFTA winner, directs the project. Netflix will premiere Scoop on April 5, 2024.
