“A Very Royal Scandal: New Series on Prince Andrew Interview”
Storyline:
“A Very Royal Scandal” is a three-part drama series from Amazon MGM Studios, set to air on Amazon Prime Video. It tells the dramatic story of Emily Maitlis’ journey leading up to her controversial 2019 interview with Prince Andrew on BBC Two’s Newsnight. Ruth Wilson plays Emily Maitlis, and Michael Sheen portrays Prince Andrew.
Cast:
- Ruth Wilson as Emily Maitlis
- Michael Sheen as Prince Andrew
- Alex Jennings as Sir Edward Young
- Joanna Scanlan as Amanda Thirsk
- Éanna Hardwicke as Stewart MacLean
- Thomas Arnold as Head Interview Cameraman
Production
The series is produced by Blueprint Pictures and Amazon Studios. It is written by Jeremy Brock and directed by Julian Jarrold. Emily Maitlis is also an executive producer, along with Karen Thrussell, Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Diarmuid McKeown, Jeremy Brock, and Julian Jarrold.
Background
This series follows the success of previous Amazon-produced dramas “A Very English Scandal” (2018) and “A Very British Scandal” (2021), which also focused on high-profile scandals.
Filming
Production began in the UK in November 2023.
Teaser:
“Discover the gripping story behind Emily Maitlis’ explosive 2019 interview with Prince Andrew in ‘A Very Royal Scandal.’ Starring Ruth Wilson and Michael Sheen, this drama premieres on Amazon Prime Video on September 19, 2024.
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