Prima Facie

Prima Facie (2026)

Consent should never be on trial.

Tessa is a brilliant British defence barrister dominating London’s ruthless courtrooms. Fierce, witty, and self-made, she defends men accused of sexual assault — until she is assaulted herself by a colleague from a powerful legal dynasty. Suddenly, the system she trusted turns against her. As she faces the same tactics she once used in court, Tessa’s faith in justice unravels. Once in control, now exposed and disbelieved, she must fight to reclaim her voice and sense of self.

Date of release
2026-11-13
Runtime
1h 49m
Genres
Drama
Director
Susanna White

Casting

Interesting facts

  • Based on: Prima Facie

Prima Facie is a 2026 legal drama film directed by Susanna White and adapted by Suzie Miller from her 2019 stage play. An international co-production between the United Kingdom and Australia, it stars Cynthia Erivo, who also serves as an executive producer, with Daniel Ings, Simon Russell Beale, Elizabeth Dulau, and Noma Dumezweni appearing in supporting roles.

Production

Greer Simpkin and David Jowsey are producers on the film for Bunya Productions, with Kevin Loader for Embankment Films. Suzie Miller, Susanna White, and Solome Williams are executive producers alongside Cynthia Erivo. The film is based on the Miller one-woman legal drama play of the same name which starred Jodie Comer.

Alongside 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.

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