Prince Andrew’s bombshell BBC interview being turned into movie – with Hugh Grant linked to star

Emily Maitlis performed the interview again in 2019 (Image; BBC)

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The film will reportedly delve into his friendship with convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein in a movie referred to as Scoop,

Deadline understands Hugh Grant is on the shortlist of stars to painting the disgraced royal.

Sam McAlister, who secured the chat with Prince Andrew, tweeted her pleasure on the information lastly being out within the open.

‘So right here’s some information… can’t really breathe with the thrill!!!! #Scoops #Scoop @thelighthouseft @BazBam @DEADLINE.

‘So…. Who ought to play me?’

Hugh Grant is considered on the shortlist to play the royal (Image: Amy Sussman/Getty Photos)

McAlister spent 10 years producing interviews for the flagship BBC information programme Newsnight, and likewise simply revealed a ebook with the identical title.

Scoops: Behind the Scenes of the BBC’s Most Stunning Interviews was launched immediately, July 14.

Acclaimed Your Honor screenwriter Peter Moffat is writing the script, whereas a director is but to be discovered.

The interview was aired in late 2019 (Image: BBC0

Taking pictures is considered starting in November.

When requested by the publication in regards to the plot, Moffat defined Scoop is ‘about how the BBC’s Newsnight group acquired the news, then the precise filming of it.’

He added: ‘The opposite factor is, “why did he comply with do it?”.’

The interview was dubbed a ‘automobile crash’ on the time, and Prince Andrew stepped away from his royal duties shortly afterwards.

Earlier this 12 months, he paid tens of millions out of courtroom to settle a civil sexual assault case introduced by Ms Giuffre.

He has persistently and vehemently denied all allegations in opposition to him.