The highly anticipated Netflix movie, “Scoop,” is set to bring the infamous Prince Andrew Newsnight interview to life. Fans of the film may be curious about who portrays the controversial Duke of York in this gripping new movie.
Playing the role of Prince Andrew is the esteemed actor Rufus Sewell. Born in London on October 29, 1967, Sewell has made a name for himself on both the big and small screens. He grew up surrounded by creativity, with his mother being an artist and his father working as an animator on The Beatles movie Yellow Submarine.
Sewell honed his acting skills at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London in the late 80s and received a big break in 1993 when he starred as Tim in Michael Winner’s film Dirty Weekend.
In a recent development, Sewell got engaged to his girlfriend Vivian Benitez in December 2023. The couple, who have been dating since 2021, announced the news on Instagram, showcasing a beautiful sparkler on Vivian’s left finger.
Notably, Sewell has been married twice before and has children from his previous marriages. His first marriage to Yasmin Abdallah ended in divorce after a year, while his second marriage to Amy Gardner resulted in a son named William before they separated in 2006. Sewell also has a daughter named Lola from a previous relationship.
As an actor, Sewell is well-known for his villainous roles in movies such as A Knight’s Tale, The Legend Of Zorro, and The Illusionist. He also starred in the popular Christmas movie, The Holiday, alongside Kate Winslet.
On television, Sewell has appeared in the Netflix series The Diplomat and portrayed the role of Lord Melbourne in ITV’s period drama Victoria, which focused on the life of Queen Victoria.
When asked about his role as Prince Andrew in “Scoop,” Sewell shared that he obsessively watched footage of the royal and even dressed up as him at home to prepare for the role. He admitted to becoming so engrossed in the character that he would even mimic Prince Andrew’s speech and mannerisms in private.
Fans can catch Sewell’s portrayal of Prince Andrew in “Scoop,” which is set to premiere on Netflix on April 5, 2024. Alongside Sewell, the film features a star-studded cast including Billy Piper, Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, and Romola Garai.
