
Prince Andrew actor Rufus Sewell reveals why he had concerns accepting role
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 56-year-old Diplomat star initially panicked when offered the role in the film, which depicts the story behind the Duke of York’s infamous “car-crash” interview with BBC broadcaster Emily Maitlis. “I felt I could get behind it then afterwards, when I got the part, I was like: ‘Gosh what I have done?’” Sewell said on Good Morning Britain on Wednesday. open image in gallery The drama explores the story behind Andrew’s ‘car-crash’ BBC interview Presenter Richard Madeley drew criticism for the same segment by asking Sewell if people should feel pity for the prince. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free “I think it’s always important to remember that whatever someone is going through, that however high up or low down they are, these are humans,” Sewell responded.
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