
Cynthia Erivo is set to star in Prima Facie, a film adaptation of the hit play starring Jodie Comer.
Prima Facie, which is Latin for 'at first sight,' is a one-woman play by Suzie Miller. The plot follows Tessa, a criminal defense attorney whose view of the legal system changes after she is sexually assaulted by a colleague. The play made its West End premiere in 2022, with Jodie Comer reprising her role as Tessa on Broadway in 2023.