Gillian Anderson and Billie Piper join Noel T. Manning II today on Open Dialogue to chat about their roles in the Netflix film Scoop.

L-R: Billie Piper as Samantha McAlister and Gillian Anderson as Emily Maitlis in SCOOP. Photo courtesy of Netflix.

Scoop follows the true story of BBC producer Samantha McAlister’s journey into landing the legendary 2019 interview with Prince Andrew about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Piper stars as McAlister and Anderson portrays BBC anchor/reporter Emily Maitlis.

Noel is a registered film journalist with numerous film and entertainment guilds. Clips are used by permission for interview purposes. Music is provided by Mark Snow, X-Files theme.

Official Synopsis:

One hour of TV can change everything. But how did THAT interview come to be? Inspired by Prince Andrew’s infamous Newsnight interview comes a new film starring Gillian Anderson, Keeley Hawes, Billie Piper and Rufus Sewell.

Available on Netflix April 5th, 2024.

Noel T. Manning is a member of the CCA, SEFCA and the NCFCA and also hosts Meet Me at the Movies and Screen Scene. He’s the founder of the Real to Reel Film Fest and has served over 20 years as an adjunct professor of film studies. When he’s not embracing mainstream, indie, international, documentary or art films, he’s exploring the world of visual arts and entertainment by chatting with those in front of and behind the cameras.

Meet Me at the Movies airs on C19.TV and WGWG radio. Screen Scene airs on NPR affiliate WNCW. Find Noel T. Manning II via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

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