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| Directed by | Susanna White |
| Screenplay by | Suzie Miller |
| Based on | Prima Facie by Suzie Miller |
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| Language | English |
Prima Facie is an upcoming drama film directed by Susanna White and starring and produced by Cynthia Erivo. It is an adaptation of the stage play of the same name by Suzie Miller with Miller adapting the stage play herself. Daniel Ings, Simon Russell Beale, Elizabeth Dulau, and Noma Dumezweni will appear in supporting roles.
Tessa has risen from a working class background to be a confident and successful defence lawyer. However, her confidence is shaken one night by the actions of a colleague. [1]
Greer Simpkin, David Jowsey and Jenny Cooney are producers on the feature film for Bunya, with Robert Kessel and Elizabeth Haggard for Participant. Suzie Miller, Solome Williams and Jeff Skoll are executive producers alongside Cynthia Erivo. The film is based on the Miller one-woman play of the same name which starred Jodie Comer. [2]
Alongside Cynthia Erivo the cast includes Daniel Ings, Simon Russell Beale, Elizabeth Dulau, Noma Dumezweni, Toheeb Jimoh, Harry Treadaway, Sarah Junillon and Elliot Levey. Principal photography took place in London in the autumn of 2025. Filming locations included The Old Bailey, Lincoln's Inn and The Story Works. [3] [4]