Rufus Sewell and Gillian Anderson shared insights about their roles in the upcoming Netflix film 'Scoop' during the Next on Netflix event at Picturehouse Central cinema in London. Sewell, who portrays Prince Andrew, initially had reservations but ultimately trusted his instincts to take on the challenging role. Anderson, playing former BBC host Emily Maitlis, felt daunted by the task of embodying a well-known figure but was convinced by the creative team to accept the role.
The film delves into the behind-the-scenes of Prince Andrew's controversial Newsnight interview regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Billie Piper, who plays producer Sam McAlister, highlighted the unsung heroes, particularly the female BBC journalists, involved in the story. Piper shared her preparation process, including meeting with McAlister and studying her mannerisms to authentically portray the character.
