Gillian Anderson has shared behind-the-scenes images from the Netflix drama Scoop, revealing that scenes set outside Buckingham Palace were filmed using a green screen. The 55-year-old actress, best known for her role in The X-Files, posted six pictures on Instagram showing the making of the show.
In one image, Anderson is seated opposite a green screen, which was used to create the backdrop of Buckingham Palace. She directed fans to the third slide, captioning it: 'Slide 3: the only time I’ve ever run in Hyde Park. #Scoop #behindthescenes.' The revelation surprised many viewers, with one commenting: 'IT WAS GREEN SCREEN?? i feel betrayed.'
Scoop dramatises the 2019 Newsnight interview between journalist Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew, concerning his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Anderson portrays Maitlis, a role she initially found daunting due to the journalist's familiarity. She told Today.com: 'The idea of playing somebody that was so familiar and so alive felt incredibly daunting.'
Anderson also expressed admiration for journalists, stating: 'I don’t think that my brain really works best in high stress circumstances, so I have a huge amount of respect for journalists.' She noted that she prefers having rehearsed lines, unlike journalists who must remain spontaneous.
