Cynthia Erivo is to star in a film adaptation of 'Prima Facie'.The 36-year-old actress has been cast as Tessa in the big-screen adaptation of Suzie Miller's one-woman play.Jodie Comer won an Olivier Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Tessa in London's West End and is currently starring in the production on Broadway.'Prima Facie' tells the story of Tessa – a confident young lawyer who prides herself in successfully defending individuals who have been accused of sexual assault.However, her view of the legal system changes after she is sexually assaulted by a colleague and has to go through the court process herself.The film version will be directed by BAFTA-winning filmmaker Susanna White with Miller adapting the screenplay for the film. Erivo will serve as an executive producer on the picture with producers Participant and Bunya Productions.She said: "I am thrilled to be joining Suzie,...
- 5/16/2023
- by Joe Graber
- Bang Showbiz
Cynthia Erivo will star in a film adaptation of Suzie Miller’s play, Prima Facie, which is currently playing on Broadway.
Jodie Comer won an Olivier Award for playing Prima Facie’s Tessa, a young barrister who finds herself fighting against the same legal system that had supported her, in the one-woman show in the West End and is currently leading the show on Broadway. Erivo, who is currently starring in the Wicked film, among other projects, will star as Tessa in the film version and will also executive produce, alongside producers Participant and Bunya Productions.
The film will be directed by BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker Susanna White (Woman Walks Ahead, Our Kind of Traitor). Miller adapted the screenplay for the screen.
“I am thrilled to be joining Suzie, Susanna, Participant, Bunya and the rest of the team on this journey with Prima Facie. Tessa’s experience sheds such vulnerable light...
Jodie Comer won an Olivier Award for playing Prima Facie’s Tessa, a young barrister who finds herself fighting against the same legal system that had supported her, in the one-woman show in the West End and is currently leading the show on Broadway. Erivo, who is currently starring in the Wicked film, among other projects, will star as Tessa in the film version and will also executive produce, alongside producers Participant and Bunya Productions.
The film will be directed by BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker Susanna White (Woman Walks Ahead, Our Kind of Traitor). Miller adapted the screenplay for the screen.
“I am thrilled to be joining Suzie, Susanna, Participant, Bunya and the rest of the team on this journey with Prima Facie. Tessa’s experience sheds such vulnerable light...
- 5/15/2023
- by Caitlin Huston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tony Award-winning actress Cynthia Erivo will topline a film adaptation of the hit play “Prima Facie,” which she will also executive produce.
Participant and Bunya Productions are producing the film, in association with Erivo’s Edith’s Daughter. The film will be directed by BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker Susanna White. Acclaimed playwright Suzie Miller, who wrote the award-winning stage play, adapted the screenplay. Bunya’s Greer Simpkin, David Jowsey and Jenny Cooney will produce the feature alongside Participant; Miller, Erivo, Solome Williams and Participant’s Jeff Skoll will executive produce.
Jodie Comer is currently starring in the Broadway production of “Prima Facie,” which follows Tessa, an ambitious and confident defense attorney from working class roots. A rising star in the high-powered London legal system, Tessa skillfully defends her clients, including those accused of sexual assault. But after she is raped by a colleague, she discovers that the law does not deliver...
Participant and Bunya Productions are producing the film, in association with Erivo’s Edith’s Daughter. The film will be directed by BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker Susanna White. Acclaimed playwright Suzie Miller, who wrote the award-winning stage play, adapted the screenplay. Bunya’s Greer Simpkin, David Jowsey and Jenny Cooney will produce the feature alongside Participant; Miller, Erivo, Solome Williams and Participant’s Jeff Skoll will executive produce.
Jodie Comer is currently starring in the Broadway production of “Prima Facie,” which follows Tessa, an ambitious and confident defense attorney from working class roots. A rising star in the high-powered London legal system, Tessa skillfully defends her clients, including those accused of sexual assault. But after she is raped by a colleague, she discovers that the law does not deliver...
- 5/15/2023
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
Cynthia Erivo will star in a film adaptation of the theater sensation “Prime Facie,” Variety can report exclusively.
Participant and Bunya Productions announced Monday that Oscar nominee Erivo will take on the role originated on the West End by actor Jodie Comer. Erivo will also executive produce the project through her banner Edith’s Daughter.
BAFTA winner and Emmy nominee Susanna White will direct. Suzie Miller has adapted her own critically-acclaimed stage play for the screen.
“Prima Facie,” which translates to “at first sight,” tells the propulsive story of ambitious and confident defense attorney Tessa. From working class roots, the rising star in the high-powered London legal system skillfully defends her clients — including those accused of sexual assault. But after she is raped by a colleague, she discovers that the law does not deliver justice along the boundaries of consent.
“I am thrilled to be joining Suzie, Susanna, Participant, Bunya...
Participant and Bunya Productions announced Monday that Oscar nominee Erivo will take on the role originated on the West End by actor Jodie Comer. Erivo will also executive produce the project through her banner Edith’s Daughter.
BAFTA winner and Emmy nominee Susanna White will direct. Suzie Miller has adapted her own critically-acclaimed stage play for the screen.
“Prima Facie,” which translates to “at first sight,” tells the propulsive story of ambitious and confident defense attorney Tessa. From working class roots, the rising star in the high-powered London legal system skillfully defends her clients — including those accused of sexual assault. But after she is raped by a colleague, she discovers that the law does not deliver justice along the boundaries of consent.
“I am thrilled to be joining Suzie, Susanna, Participant, Bunya...
- 5/15/2023
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
‘Elvis’, which earlier this week dominated the craft prizes at Aacta (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) awards, added four more prizes to kitty, including ‘best film’ and ‘best director’ for Baz Luhrmann.
The film also bagged the best lead actor (Austin Butler) and best supporting actress (Olivia DeJonge) awards, ‘Variety’ reported.
‘Elvis’ had already won seven previous prizes at Monday night’s Aacta Industry awards, which makes its overall tally 11.
‘Elvis’ also received the Aacta Audience Choice award for best film.
Aacta best lead actress in films award went to Leah Purcell for her directorial debut, ‘The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson’.
In television, the Bunya-ABC produced ‘Mystery Road: Origin’ received an additional three Aacta awards, including best drama series, best lead actor (Mark Coles Smith) and best lead actress (Tuuli Narkle). After receiving four Aacta Industry awards, ‘Mystery Road: Origin’ leads the TV...
The film also bagged the best lead actor (Austin Butler) and best supporting actress (Olivia DeJonge) awards, ‘Variety’ reported.
‘Elvis’ had already won seven previous prizes at Monday night’s Aacta Industry awards, which makes its overall tally 11.
‘Elvis’ also received the Aacta Audience Choice award for best film.
Aacta best lead actress in films award went to Leah Purcell for her directorial debut, ‘The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson’.
In television, the Bunya-ABC produced ‘Mystery Road: Origin’ received an additional three Aacta awards, including best drama series, best lead actor (Mark Coles Smith) and best lead actress (Tuuli Narkle). After receiving four Aacta Industry awards, ‘Mystery Road: Origin’ leads the TV...
- 12/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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