Ruth Wilson and Emily Maitlis attended the London screening of Prime Video’s A Very Royal Scandal.
The actress, 42, plays the former Newsnight journalist, 54, in a retelling of the car crash interview involved Prince Andrew back in November 2019.
The pair took to the red carpet on Monday for a special screening of the drama at London’s at Ham Yard Hotel.
Ruth looked chic for the screening in a striking plunging black midi-dress, complete with dramatic spiked straps.
Meanwhile Emily was sparkling in a fully-sequined red high-necked, cap-sleeved gown.
Ruth Wilson and Emily Maitlis attended the London screening of Prime Video’s A Very Royal Scandal at London’s Ham Yard Hotel on Monday
The actress, 42, plays the former Newsnight journalist, 54, in a retelling of the car crash interview involved Prince Andrew back in November 2019
Amazon Prime released the trailer for upcoming drama A Very Royal Scandal on Wednesday, after announcing when it will drop on the streamer.
Set to retell the story of Prince Andrew’s ‘car crash’ interview the dramatisation stars Michael Sheen as the Duke of York and Ruth Wilson as journalist Emily Maitlis.
The three part series will premiere on 19 September exclusively on Prime Video in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
It comes just five months after rival streaming platform Netflix ‘s version, which was out on April 5.
In the trailer, Wilson’s Maitlis can be seen pursuing the story that would make her a global household name and destroy the Prince’s reputation in a pivotal moment in British history.
Before the interview, the Duke of York quips: ‘I’m going to blow this out of the water.’
He adds in a voiceover: ‘I’ve been warned about you. You have a bit of a reputation.’
Maitlis then cheekily responds, while sitting across from him: ‘Well, for you, I’ll try and behave.’
Ruth Wilson (L) will star as journalist Emily Maitlis (R)
The pair took to the red carpet on Monday for a special screening of the drama at London’s at Ham Yard Hotel
Ruth looked chic for the screening in a striking plunging black midi-dress, complete with dramatic spiked straps
Meanwhile Emily was sparkling in a fully-sequined red high-necked, cap-sleeved gown
Emily paired her gown with a collection of elegant jewellery
It then cuts to the interview and then its aftermath, where Maitlis says: ‘I was only ever hoping to ask the right questions.’
The upcoming series by Amazon MGM Studios will focus far more on Emily Maitlis – who serves as an executive producer, whereas Netflix’s Scoop focused on Prince Andrew.
A spokesperson for Amazon confirmed the series will ‘follow Emily Maitlis’ professional and personal journey as a Newsnight journalist, leading up to her acclaimed interview with Prince Andrew.’
A press released added: ‘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.’
Amazon Prime has released the trailer for upcoming drama A Very Royal Scandal on Wednesday, after announcing when it will drop on the streamer
Set to retell the story of Prince Andrew’s ‘car crash’ interview, the dramatisation stars Michael Sheen (L) as the Duke of York: Prince Andrew seen, right
The first episode sees Prince Andrew attempt to declare his innocence as he finds himself at the centre of an international scandal while Newsnight presenter, Emily, does everything within her power to secure an interview with him.
The second instalment features the interview but the meeting takes various twists and turns that neither Emily, nor the Newsnight team, could have expected.
Finally, in the third episode Prince Andrew is left to navigate the fallout for himself, his family, and the Royal firm as Emily considers her reputation and the future of her career.
