Actress Ruth Wilson has been cast as Prince Andrew's iconic interviewer Emily Maitlis in a new drama series centered around the disgraced royal.
Michael Sheen set to play the Duke of York in three-part show
According to sources, Michael Sheen is a strong candidate to star as the Duke of York in the three-part drama series, which will be streamed on Amazon Prime.
Ruth Wilson graces the cover of Tatler's latest edition
Ruth Wilson, who is set to portray Emily Maitlis, is featured as the cover star in the upcoming edition of Tatler magazine. In an interview with the publication, she expresses gratitude for her successful career and asserts her ownership over it.
The highly anticipated drama series, expected to be titled "A Very Royal Scandal," will revolve around Prince Andrew's famous 2019 Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis, who will also have a supervising role in the show.
During the interview, Maitlis asked probing questions that became the centerpiece of Andrew's downfall.
A gripping portrayal of the scandalous saga
The drama will feature flashbacks, including Andrew's encounters with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein at various parties, as well as his infamous walk through a New York park after Epstein's release from prison. The narrative will also delve into the build-up to the interview and the BBC's efforts to secure it against all odds.
The series will shed light on how the controversy affected Andrew's relationships with his daughters Beatrice and Eugenie, as well as his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson, who encouraged him to do the interview.
A car crash interview that led to downfall
The drama will highlight Andrew's misguided belief that he was immune to consequences and his subsequent failure to apologize during the interview. As the series progresses, viewers will witness his downfall, culminating in Andrew retreating to solitude while indulging in a successful hunting expedition that serves as a somber contrast to his previous jovial appearances at upper-class parties.
The drama does not shy away from depicting the loss of Andrew's status and influence.
Make sure to catch Ruth Wilson's full feature in the October issue of Tatler, available for digital download and on newsstands beginning August 31.
