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Hollywood is swiftly moving to capture the dramatic fall from grace of former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, particularly focusing on his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Leading the charge is Netflix.
The streaming giant is reportedly considering a revival of its award-winning royal series “The Crown” to potentially explore Mountbatten-Windsor’s public scandal in a dedicated limited series, according to Daily Mail.
An insider revealed to the publication, “The recent developments are both historical and unparalleled,” referencing the former prince’s arrest on February 19.
Discussions have been ongoing with Left Bank Pictures, the company behind “The Crown,” about creating standalone specials that delve into various royal scandals and dramas,” the source added.
Although the main series of “The Crown” has concluded, the brand itself is set to endure. There are advanced negotiations about producing a limited series under “The Crown” title, centering on the Andrew controversy, which promises to be as captivating, if not more so, than any storyline from the original series, including the abdication and Diana’s tragic demise.
“The Crown” ran for six seasons on Netflix from Nov. 4, 2016 to Dec. 14, 2023, winning a total 21 Emmy awards during its run.
In addition to Netflix, Disney Studios and Amazon MGM are allegedly also looking to produce projects surrounding Mountbatten-Windsor’s scandal.
“We have been bombarded with screenwriters wanting to bring this story to us. The race is on in Hollywood to be the first studio to bring out an Andrew film,” another source at Disney Studios told the outlet.
Screenwriter Jeremy Brock, who wrote Amazon MGM Studio’s “A Very Royal Scandal,” echoed both sources claims, telling the outlet that both Netflix and Amazon are “100 percent” in talks to make a drama based on the scandal.
Netflix did not immediately respond to Page Six’s request for comment.
Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested last Thursday, which was also his 66th birthday, on suspicion of misconduct in public office for allegedly forwarding confidential trade documents to Epstein.
The arrest came one month after anti-monarchy campaigner Graham Smith reported Mountbatten-Windsor to the Thames Valley Police over alleged misconduct in public office.
If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life in prison.
After staying in jail for 11 hours — during which time, the royal got his mugshot taken, was fingerprinted and submitted a saliva sample for DNA purposes — he was then released and caught looking terrified as he made his exit.
In response to his brother’s arrest, King Charles released a statement expressing his “deepest concern” over the accusations.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course,” the monarch said. “As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
As a result of the arrest, the British government is reportedly discussing whether to introduce legislation that would remove Andrew from the royal line of succession.