Netflix's 'Scoop' Delves into Prince Andrew Interview's Backstory

Set for an April 5 release, the film highlights the journalistic pursuit behind the 2019 Newsnight scandal.

Netflix's new film 'Scoop' explores the behind-the-scenes story of Prince Andrew's 2019 Newsnight interview, set to release on April 5, 2024.
The film has sparked discussions about the timing of dramatizing recent events, with producers arguing the current appetite for fact-based dramas justifies the quick turnaround.
Rufus Sewell stars as Prince Andrew, with Gillian Anderson as Emily Maitlis and Billie Piper as Sam McAlister, the Newsnight producer who secured the interview.
The project has drawn attention to the role of journalism in holding powerful figures accountable, as reflected in the real-life impact of the Newsnight interview.
'Scoop' aims to provide a fresh perspective on the interview and its aftermath, focusing on the women behind the scenes who made it possible.