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Gillian Anderson on real reason she originally didn't want Emily Maitlis Netflix role


Scoop stars Gillian Anderson, Rufus Sewell and Billie Piper open up about playing the real-life characters involved in Newsnight's infamous Prince Andrew interview for Netflix

From the royal claiming to be in a Woking Pizza Express at the time of the alleged meeting with the then 17-year-old Virginia, to him stating that he lost the ability to sweat during the Falklands War, the interview was a catalyst for Prince Andrew’s downfall – and it’s all explored in this Netflix film. While the casting of Rufus Sewell – a Hollywood leading man – as Prince Andrew may come as a surprise to many, the 56 year-old admits that he “obsessively” rehearsed the disgraced royal’s mannerisms to nail the role. Netflix's Scoop tells the behind-the-scenes story of how Newsnight's interview with Prince Andrew took place (Image: PETER MOUNTAIN/NETFLIX)This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.

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