A Very Royal Scandal” Premieres on Prime Video, Dramatizing the Notorious 2019 Interview of Prince Andrew

In a captivating new series, “A Very Royal Scandal,” Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson take on the challenging roles of Prince Andrew and Emily Maitlis. This dramatization offers a retelling of the infamous 2019 BBC interview, which shook the royal household and captured international attention. The series, which is available on Prime Video, depicts the tension leading up to the interview and the far-reaching consequences that followed.

The series features an impressive cast, including Joanna Scanlan as Amanda Thirsk, Prince Andrew’s former private secretary; Alex Jennings as Sir Edward Young, private secretary to the sovereign; Éanna Hardwicke as Newsnight‘s former deputy editor Stewart Maclean; and Claire Rushbrook portraying Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. Audiences will also see Nicholas Burns, Lydia Leonard, and Honor Swinton Byrne in pivotal roles.

On September 9, a special event in London celebrated the upcoming release of the series. Key cast members, including Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson, joined executive producer Emily Maitlis, writer Jeremy Brock, and director Julian Jarrold to discuss the series with a screening and Q&A session.

The series takes viewers through the controversial interview, delving into serious accusations against Prince Andrew concerning his connections with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre. The dramatic depiction showcases how Maitlis courageously navigated one of the most significant interviews of the decade, putting Prince Andrew under intense scrutiny that led to his resignation from public duties in 2020.

“A Very Royal Scandal” is a part of Prime Video’s extensive collection of shows and movies, available to subscribers as a part of its streaming service. This series adds to a robust lineup of content available to Amazon Prime members, who can stream on various platforms, including smart TVs, computers, and mobile devices. “A Very Royal Scandal” is set to captivate audiences, offering a gripping glimpse into a real-life scandal that continues to intrigue the public.