AceShowbiz - Prime Video is set to premiere "A Very Royal Scandal" on September 19, a highly anticipated series dramatizing Prince Andrew's controversial 2019 "Newsnight" interview with Emily Maitlis. The series stars Michael Sheen as Prince Andrew and Ruth Wilson as Emily Maitlis, providing an in-depth look at the interview that sent shockwaves around the globe.

The show is directed by Julian Jarrold and written by Jeremy Brock, following the action in the lead-up to the interview, the groundbreaking event itself, and the numerous questions and consequences that changed their lives forever. Prime Video's description reads, "One night. One hour. One interview that sent shockwaves around the globe."

In the now-infamous interview, Prince Andrew attempted to explain his connections with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and counter claims made by Virginia Giuffre, who alleged that she was coerced into having sex with the Duke of York while underage.

Andrew's explanations, including his bizarre defense that Epstein's home was merely "a convenient place to stay" and his peculiar assertion that he couldn't sweat due to a medical condition, were widely criticized and ultimately led to his resignation from royal duties.

The series also examines the meticulous preparation and aftermath of the interview from Maitlis's perspective. Emily Maitlis herself serves as an executive producer, promising a narrative that delves deeper into the journalistic effort and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the bombshell interview. Joining Maitlis as executive producers are Karen Thrussell, Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Diarmuid McKeown, Jeremy Brock, and Julian Jarrold. Josh Hyams serves as a producer.

Michael Sheen's transformation into Prince Andrew is already generating buzz, as first-look images released by Prime Video show his striking resemblance to the scandal-ridden royal. Ruth Wilson, known for her roles in "Luther" and "The Affair," portrays the unflinching BBC anchor who held Andrew to account with her incisive questions.

"A Very Royal Scandal" boasts a strong supporting cast including Joanna Scanlan as Andrew's private secretary Amanda Thirsk, Alex Jennings as Sir Edward Young, Eanna Hardwicke as "Newsnight" deputy editor Stewart Maclean, and Claire Rushbrook as Sarah Ferguson, Andrew's ex-wife.

This series is part of an anthology that includes titles like "A Very English Scandal" and "A Very British Scandal," ensuring a gripping exploration of public figures entangled in controversy.

While Prime Video prepares to launch its dramatization, it isn't the first to revisit the explosive interview. Earlier this year, Netflix released "Scoop," featuring Rufus Sewell as Andrew and Gillian Anderson as Maitlis. However, Maitlis has pointed out that Amazon's series, with her involvement as an executive producer, offers a distinct narrative more focused on the journalistic journey.

With its debut set for next month, "A Very Royal Scandal" is poised to captivate audiences once more, shedding light on one of the most astonishing events in modern royal history.