Michael Sheen Stars as Prince Andrew in Series

Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson star in Amazon Prime's 'A Very Royal Scandal,' a dramatization of Prince Andrew's infamous 2019 BBC Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis. The miniseries explores the lead-up to and fallout from the interview, where Andrew discussed his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and denied allegations of sexual assault by Virginia Giuffre. Sheen, who plays Andrew, found inspiration in various interviews and moments from the prince's past, while Wilson portrays Maitlis, aiming to capture the tension and drama of the real event. Maitlis provided insights for the show, emphasizing the interview's impact and the unique challenges of portraying such a high-profile figure. The series hints at Andrew's controversial actions and leaves some ambiguity regarding the truth of the allegations. 'A Very Royal Scandal' is set to premiere on September 19, just months after Netflix's similar portrayal titled 'Scoop.'