AsThe Hollywood Reporterpointed out, the backlash to the royal’s “Newsnight” appearance was swift.

Suffice to say, “Scoop” will be a must-watch for many different reasons.

There’s just one problem Grant’s involvement isn’t guaranteed.

Hugh Grant smiling on the red carpet

Hugh Grant utterly dismissed rumors he’s in talks to play disgraced royal Prince Andrew in an upcoming movie.

In response to a since-deleted tweet from OK!

magazine, sharing the news story, Grantwrotesimply, “No I’m not.

Hugh Grant shrugs and holds his hands up onstage

Never heard of it.”

The queen told Andrew to stay behind the scenes “for his own good.”

With “Scoop” on the way, though, it’s clearly going to be an uphill battle.

The queen and Prince Andrew ride in a carriage together