Ruth Wilson transformed into Emily Maitlis as she filmed scenes for new drama A Very Royal Scandal in London on Thursday.
The actress, 41, looked strikingly different from her recognisable brunette appearance as she sported a blonde wig to embody the journalist, 53.
Ruth is taking on the role of Emily for the three-part Amazon series A Very Royal Scandal, which is based on her famous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew.
Michael Sheen will star as the Duke of York alongside her in the drama, which will follow her ‘professional and personal journey’ leading up to the ‘acclaimed’ interview.
Stepping out for filming outside the BBC Studios, Ruth transformed into Emily as she rocked a short, blonde bob and mirrored the former BBC newsreader’s style.
New look: Ruth Wilson (left) transformed into Emily Maitlis (right) as she filmed scenes for the new drama A Very Royal Scandal on Thursday
Role: Ruth is taking on the role of Emily for the three-part Amazon series A Very Royal Scandal, which is based on her famous Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew
For one look, Ruth put on a leggy display in a navy mini dress, which she styled with a grey jacket and white slip-ons.
She kept her essentials in a navy shoulder bag and a smaller grey handbag as she strolled out of the studios.
Ruth also changed into a black double breasted cardigan with a high neckline and gold buttons and cuff detailing, which she wore with a skirt and knee-high boots.
She later slipped into a more casual ensemble as she rocked a grey T-shirt and blue jeans, which she styled with a black leather jacket.
Ruth gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of pointed black boots as she was filmed walking out of the BBC studios carrying a cardboard box of her belongings.
Emily left Newsnight to host The News Agents podcast with former BBC journalists Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall and she is now also serving as an executive producer on the Amazon drama.
Emily has already been an executive producer of a Channel 4 documentary about the interview called Andrew: The Problem Prince.
Wow! The actress, 41, looked strikingly different from her recognisable brunette appearance as she sported a blonde wig to embody the journalist, 53
![One to watch: The series will follow Prince Andrew's [pictured] fall from grace following his car-crash Newsnight interview](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/11/23/14/78057799-12784095-One_to_watch_The_series_will_follow_Prince_Andrew_s_pictured_fal-a-184_1700749816378.jpg "Ruth Wilson dons a blonde wig to portray Emily Maitlis in new Amazon drama A Very Royal Scandal, inspired by Prince Andrew's infamous Newsnight interview 11")
Line-up: Michael Sheen (left) will star as the Duke of York alongside her in the drama, which will follow her ‘professional and personal journey’ leading up to the ‘acclaimed’ interview
Style: Stepping out for filming outside the BBC Studios, Ruth transformed into Emily as she rocked a short, blonde wig and mirrored the former BBC newsreader’s fashion sense
Glam: For one look, Ruth put on a leggy display in a navy mini dress, which she styled with a grey jacket and white slip-ons
Leggy: She kept her essentials in a navy shoulder bag and a smaller grey handbag as she strolled out of the studios
Sheltering: Ruth shielded herself from the autumnal weather as she carried an umbrella and swept a padded jacket over her shoulders
Famous: Emily grilled Prince Andrew over his relationship with late billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in November 2019 in the car-crash Newsnight interview
She famously grilled Prince Andrew over his relationship with late billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in November 2019 in the car-crash Newsnight interview.
While Ruth – best known for starring as Alice Morgan in BBC crime drama Luther – is starring as Emily in the Amazon show, Michael Sheen will portray Prince Andrew.
The cast also includes Joanna Scanlan as Andrew’s ex-private secretary Amanda Thirsk, Alex Jennings as the late Queen’s private secretary Sir Edward Young, and Eanna Hardwicke as BBC Newsnight editor Stewart Maclean.
A Very Royal Scandal is produced by Blueprint Television for Amazon Studios, with Karen Thrussell, Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Diarmuid McKeown, Brock and Jarrold as executive producers, and Josh Hyams serving as a producer on the series.
The notorious Newsnight interview is also being adapted into a Netflix film called Scoop, with Gillian Anderson portraying Emily and Rufus Sewell starring as Andrew.
Elegant: Ruth also changed into a black double breasted cardigan with a high neckline and gold buttons and cuff detailing
Comfortable: She completed her ensemble with a pair of knee-high black boots and kept warm in a black padded jacket in between takes
Busy: Ruth was joined by the cast and crew as they set up for filming shots during the jam-packed day
Exit: She later slipped into a more casual ensemble as she rocked a grey T-shirt and blue jeans, which she styled with a black leather jacket
Serious: Ruth gave herself a few extra inches in a pair of pointed black boots as she was filmed walking out of the BBC studios carrying a cardboard box of her belongings
Shots: Ruth was seen surrounded by members of the crew as they set up the scenes outside the BBC Studios in London
Animated: Ruth was seen pulling an animated expression as she chatted to the crew
Role: The cast also includes Joanna Scanlan [left] as Andrew’s ex-private secretary Amanda Thirsk [right]
Drama: Alex Jennings [left] will play the late Queen’s private secretary Sir Edward Young [right]
The Netflix adaption is based on former Newsnight producer Sam McAlister’s memoir Scoops: The BBC’s Most Shocking Interviews From Prince Andrew To Steven Seagal.
Meanwhile, the Amazon series follows on from A Very English Scandal, which dramatised an alleged affair between model Norman Scott (Ben Whishaw) and leader of the Liberal party Jeremy Thorpe (Hugh Grant).
A Very British Scandal dramatised a divorce court case between Margaret Campbell, Duchess of Argyll (Claire Foy) and Ian Campbell, the 11th Duke of Argyll (Paul Bettany).
