Netflix Wins Plaudits with Similar Series
Amazon finds itself in crisis talks regarding its upcoming Prince Andrew blockbuster series, "A Very Royal Scandal," as streaming competitor Netflix garners praise for its own version. The three-part series is set to air in October, six months after Netflix's "Scoop" was released on April 5th.
Desperate Search for Ideas to Drum Up Interest
The series, which covers Emily Maitlis’s Newsnight interview of Prince Andrew from the perspective of the former BBC journalist, has Amazon bosses scrambling to generate excitement. An insider revealed, "Amazon’s in crisis talks. They spent a lot of money and are really worried that when it comes out, the public will think, ‘We’ve watched this,’ and it’ll flop."
Ideas to Salvage the Situation
One potential strategy includes having Emily Maitlis, who serves as a producer for the show, conduct a session where she interviews actress Ruth Wilson, who portrays her in the series. Additionally, leaked photos of co-star Michael Sheen as Prince Andrew have already generated buzz.
"Already Lost the Battle with Netflix"
With Netflix's "Scoop" already out, Amazon executives fear they may have missed the mark. The insider commented, "Getting Scoop out first was the best thing. Amazon feels like it’s already lost the battle with Netflix."
