The story of how BBC landed their famous interview with Prince Andrew is being turned into a film. The movie will reportedly delve into his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a film called Scoop,Deadline understands Hugh Grant is on the shortlist of stars to portray the disgraced royal.
Sam McAlister, who secured the chat with Prince Andrew, tweeted her excitement at the news finally being out in the open. ‘So here’s some news… can’t actually breathe with the excitement!!!! #Scoops #Scoop @thelighthouseft @BazBam @DEADLINE. ‘So….
Who should play me?’McAlister spent 10 years producing interviews for the flagship BBC news programme Newsnight, and also just published a book with the same title.
Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC’s Most Shocking Interviews was released today, July 14. Acclaimed Your Honor screenwriter Peter Moffat is writing the script, while a director is yet to be found.
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