AMAZON is in crisis talks over its Prince Andrew blockbuster after streaming rivals Netflix won plaudits for its version.
Three-part series A Very Royal Scandal is not due to air until October — six months after Scoop, released on April 5.
And bosses are looking desperately for ideas to drum up interest.
An insider said: “Amazon’s in crisis talks.
“They spent a lot of money and are really worried that when it comes out, the public will think, ‘We’ve watched this,’ and it’ll flop.”
A Very Royal Scandal covers Emily Maitlis’s Newsnight interview of Prince Andrew from the perspective of the former BBC journalist.
One idea includes getting Maitlis — who is a producer of the show — grilling actress Ruth Wilson, who plays her.
The Sun previously revealed photos of co-star Michael Sheen as Andrew.
The insider added: “Getting Scoop out first was the best thing.
“Amazon feels like it’s already lost the battle with Netflix.”