Rufus Sewell has revealed the dramatic transformation he went under to become Prince Andrew for the Netflix film Scoop.
The actor, 64, plays the Duke of York in the drama that recreates the prince’s infamous Newsnight interview with journalist Emily Maitlis.
In a clip shared by Netflix’s UK and Ireland account on Twitter, Rufus is seen sitting in the makeup chair as the prosthetics team get to work on the transformation.
Speaking to viewers, he said: ‘My name’s Rufus Sewell and we’re going to be going through the make up process where Kristyan and Robin will help to change me into Prince Andrew.’
The video then shows the detailed prosthetics that were applied all over Rufus’ face and shoulders in order to make him bear a resemblance to the prince.
Rufus Sewell has revealed the dramatic transformation he went under to become Prince Andrew for the Netflix film Scoop
The actor, 64, plays the Duke of York in the drama that recreates the prince’s infamous Newsnight interview with journalist Emily Maitlis
In a clip shared by Netflix’s UK and Ireland account on Twitter, Rufus is seen sitting in the makeup chair as the prosthetics team get to work on the transformation
Make-up artists carefully added multiple jowls to his face along with a light grey wig.
Rufus underwent a total image transformation for the film and previously admitted that a bottom double was required for a scene in which the Duke is seen climbing out of the bath.
He told the Radio Times: ‘It’s not that I’m ashamed of my own. I get it out whenever I get the chance – but this bum was specially shipped in.’
The actor also said he needed to perfect the ‘Windsor clenched jaw’ for Andrew’s voice.
Rufus explained: ‘Andrew actually has this blokey quality. If you listen to him, as opposed to King Charles, he has a lad’s lad quality.
‘He’s Randy Andy who chats up the working girls when he visits the factory.’
Scoop also stars Billie Piper as BBC producer Sam McAlister and Keeley Hawes as Andrew’s assistant Amanda Thirsk.
The film was a hit with Netflix viewers after it debuted on the streamer on Friday.
Make-up artists carefully added multiple jowls to his face along with a light grey wig
Gillian Anderson took to Instagram on Friday to celebrate the release of Scoop with a slew of behind-the-scenes snaps
The film captures the tension behind booking the royal for the interview
Based on the book Scoops, by Sam McAlister, the film captures the tension behind booking the royal for the interview, as well as the tension among the cast during the interview.
Viewers took to X/Twitter in the hours after the film appeared on the platform and most gave a positive verdict.
Gillian Anderson’s performance as Emily received praise as did Billie Piper who plays Sam McAllister, the producer who secured the interview with Prince Andrew.
Praising the flick, users wrote: ‘Spent my morning watching Scoop on Netflix which documents how that norotious interview with Prince Andrew materialised – it’s utterly brilliant and a really intriguing watch. Highly recommend!’
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