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[08/13/24 - 07:29 AM]
Prime Video Releases First-Look Images and Premiere Date for "A Very Royal Scandal" Starring Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson
All three episodes premiere on September 19 on Prime Video.
[via press release from Amazon]

Prime Video Releases First-Look Images and Premiere Date for "A Very Royal Scandal" Starring Michael Sheen and Ruth Wilson

The critically acclaimed A Very... Scandal anthology is back!

All three episodes of A Very Royal Scandal premiere on September 19 on Prime Video.

CULVER CITY, California - August 13, 2024 - Today, Prime Video released first-look images for A Very Royal Scandal, which will premiere on September 19 exclusively on Prime Video in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The captivating retelling, featuring Michael Sheen (Good Omens, Prodigal Son Masters of Sex) as Prince Andrew and Ruth Wilson (Luther, The Affair, Jane Eyre) as Emily Maitlis, demonstrates the power of journalism through a pivotal moment in British history.

One night. One hour. One interview that sent shockwaves around the globe. Based on the real-life 2019 interview between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew over the scandalous accusations he faced regarding his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein and Virginia Giuffre. A Very Royal Scandal follows the action of Maitlis and Prince Andrew in the lead-up to the interview, the ground-breaking event itself and the many questions left in its wake that would change their lives forever.

Along with Sheen and Wilson, the series will star Joanna Scanlan (After Love, Notes on a Scandal) as Amanda Thirsk, Alex Jennings (Your Christmas or Mine?) as Sir Edward Young, Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) as Stewart Maclean and Claire Rushbrook (Secrets & Lies) as Sarah Ferguson.

The series was directed by Julian Jarrold and written by Jeremy Brock. It was produced by Blueprint Television for Amazon MGM Studios, and distributed worldwide by Sony Pictures Television. Karen Thrussell, Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Diarmuid McKeown, Jeremy Brock, Jarrold, and Maitlis herself serve as executive producers. Josh Hyams serves as a producer on the series.

Episode Descriptions

EPISODE 1:

Prince Andrew attempts to declare his innocence as he finds himself at the centre of an international scandal that not only threatens his own position, but the British monarchy itself. The revered Newsnight presenter, Emily Maitlis, acts upon the news and does everything within her power to secure an interview with Prince Andrew to uncover the story.

EPISODE 2

Various obstacles stand in the way of the Newsnight interview going ahead. After much anticipation, Emily Maitlis' infamous interview with Prince Andrew commences. But the meeting takes various twists and turns that neither Emily, nor the Newsnight team, could have expected.

EPISODE 3:

The interview sends shockwaves around the entire world. Prince Andrew is left to navigate the fallout for himself, his family, and the Royal firm. Meanwhile, Emily considers her reputation and the future of her career as the pandemic hits and a huge decision looms.

About Prime Video

Prime Video is a one-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one application available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports - including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites American Fiction and The Boys in the Boat; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Federer; and programming from Prime Video add-on subscriptions such as Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles, including blockbusters such as Challengers and The Fall Guy, via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy content such as Jury Duty and Bosch: Legacy free with ads on Freevee. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.





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