Rufus Sewell's Fake Bum
Actor Rufus Sewell used a botty double to play Prince Andrew in new film Scoop — revealing he wore a huge false bum for a nude scene. He needed the prosthetic backside because his own bottom was not fat enough.
Prince Andrew's Portrayal
The Duke of York is shown flashing his rump as he climbs out of the bath in the Netflix drama, depicting Andrew's disastrous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Rufus Sewell's Transformation
Gym regular Rufus, 56, underwent a major transformation for the role, including a fat-suit to replicate the prince’s posterior and torso, along with layers of makeup and prosthetics to add wrinkles and fat to his cheeks, forehead, and eyelids.
Perfecting the Role
In scenes with Emily Maitlis, played by Gillian Anderson, Rufus had to nail Andrew's voice and distinctive "Windsor clenched jaw." He described Andrew as having a blokey, lad's lad quality, contrasting with King Charles.
Embracing Transformation
Rufus, known for playing swarthy cads, expressed his desire to transform for roles, stating, "Ever since I left drama school and did my first few roles, I’ve always wanted to get back to roles that allowed me to transform."
