Prime Video’s new miniseries, A Very Royal Scandal, dives into the explosive TV interview where BBC journalist Emily Maitlis grilled Prince Andrew.
This show, based on the 2019 interview, promises to reveal “One night. One hour. One interview that sent shockwaves around the globe.” Ruth Wilson plays Emily Maitlis while Michael Sheen takes on the role of Prince Andrew, who faced accusations linked to Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre.
Prince Andrew wanted to clear up his ties with Epstein and respond to claims about being involved with trafficked women like Giuffre. However, his performance in the interview was so disastrous it was called “nuclear explosion-level bad.” Shortly after, he stepped back from public duties with the Queen’s permission.
Fans often wonder how such powerful figures handle public scrutiny.
The series spans three episodes, showing how journalism played a crucial role in this historic British event. It covers the preparation for the interview, the interview itself, and the aftermath that forever altered their lives.
Mark your calendars for Thursday, Sept. 19! That’s when all three episodes will drop in the U.S., UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Besides Wilson and Sheen, you’ll see Joanna Scanlan as Amanda Thirsk, Alex Jennings as Sir Edward Young, Éanna Hardwicke as Stewart Maclean, and Claire Rushbrook as Sarah Ferguson.
