The Notting Hill actor, 61, took to social media to distance himself from suggestions he was set to be cast as the Duke of York, writing: No I m not. Never heard of it.
Your Honor screenwriter Peter Moffat is writing the film adaptation, which is to be titled Scoop and will tell the story of how the interview came to be.
Ghislaine Maxwell, 60 - who is expected to appeal her sentence - may have to spend only a further eight years in jail, and could be free before she is 70 if she is allowed to serve it in the UK.
Prince William and Prince Charles were reportedly dismayed at Prince Andrew's role in accompanying Queen Elizabeth II to Prince Philip's memorial service.