Scoop director reveals complications of actors playing real people like Prince Andrew

The director of the new Netflix drama ’Scoop’ revealed the complications of actors playing real people like Prince Andrew. Philip Martin said: “It’s such a subjective thing to do. You’re trying to cast someone who is able to inhabit a character, and I guess you don’t want an impersonation... you don’t want a carbon copy.“ British actor Rufus Sewell plays the role of Prince Andrew in the biographical film, which is set for release on 5 April. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: htt