Cast of "Scoop" (2024): Gillian Anderson as Emily Maitlis, Billie Piper as Sam McAlister, Rufus Sewell as Prince Andrew, and Keeley Hawes as Amanda Thirsk.
Main cast
- Emily MaitlisGillian AndersonMain
- Sam McAlisterBillie PiperMain
- Prince AndrewRufus SewellMain
- Amanda ThirskKeeley HawesMain
- Stewart MacLeanConnor SwindellsMain
- Jathan VanceRomola GaraiMain
Supporting cast
- Esme WrenLia WilliamsSupp
- PeterRichard GouldingSupp
- Jeffrey EpsteinDaniel FlynnSupp
- Simon BateJoseph BalderramaSupp
Guest & voice
- Duke of York’s equerryJody HalseGuest
- LawyerSamuel RoukinGuest
- BBC newsreader (voice)Katherine KellyVoice
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About this cast
The 2024 Netflix film "Scoop" dramatises the behind-the-scenes story of the BBC’s 2019 Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew. It focuses on the producer Sam McAlister and journalist Emily Maitlis, who secured and conducted the landmark conversation.
FAQs
Who plays Prince Andrew in Scoop?
Rufus Sewell plays Prince Andrew in the 2024 Netflix film Scoop.
Is Scoop based on a true story?
Yes, Scoop is based on the true story of producer Sam McAlister’s book and the BBC Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew in 2019.
Who plays Emily Maitlis in Scoop?
Gillian Anderson plays Emily Maitlis, the BBC Newsnight presenter who interviewed Prince Andrew.
Who plays Sam McAlister in Scoop?
Billie Piper plays Sam McAlister, the BBC producer who secured the interview with Prince Andrew.
On which streaming service is Scoop available?
Scoop is a Netflix original film, released on 5 April 2024.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026