A roaring theatre success demands the best of the silver screen's offerings to reshape itself into a new form of storytelling. Suzie Miller’s play, Prima Facie, a critically acclaimed feminist stage production, is now in the hands of BAFTA-winning director Susanna White to be exposed to a new set of audiences who are expected to have their views of consent and the justice system altered after experiencing the chilling courtroom tale. With Wicked sensation, Cynthia Erivo taking on the lead role in the upcoming cinematic adaptation of the play, expect a psychologically jarring saga to unfold on screen. 

From a Tony-winning one-woman stage play to Erivo's compelling performance, the wait for Prima Facie is almost over.

From its explosive inaugural run as a stage phenomenon, Prima Facie has stirred up global discussions on societal issues such as women's safety, consent, the corrupt judicial system, and the emotional cost of gender bias. According to Screendaily, London’s Story Works Studios will host the filming for the movie starting this fall, marking its first independent feature being shot at the location. Not only starring but also executive producing, Cynthia Erivo brings her banner Edith's Daughter aboard with Australia’s Bunya Productions and the UK’s Embankment Films, indicating an extremely dedicated collaborative creative partnership. 

Cynthia Erivo, the Tony, Emmy, and Grammy award-winning actress, who excels at delivering heavy emotional arcs, was first secured for the project two years ago to tell the propulsive story of the ambitious defense attorney Tessa, a character that seamlessly fits within her compelling filmography range. With filming of the sequel Wicked: For Good to be released in November 2025, and playing the West End Dracula adaptation in early 2026, Erivo's schedule remains booked and busy as she begins the production of the Prima Facie adaptation. 

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It is a riveting year for her stardom that underscores her magnetic range. Trust Erivo to always pick a project that has not just cinema's finest script but also the potential to become a cultural phenomenon. 

A modern classic in the making, Australian playwright Suzie Miller's play, Prima Facie, first premiered in 2019 at the Stables Theatre, Sydney, Australia. Having won several awards from Laurence Olivier Awards to Tony Awards and more, the play became popular in over 32 countries as it questions the most common atrocity in today's society and holds the power to ask challenging questions. Starring in the lead role of Tessa, Jodie Comer created sensational buzz about the play, performing the one-woman act in London and New York. Comer, who stars in 28 Days Later, arriving soon on Netflix, breathed life into Tessa, a dazzling barrister whose respect for the legal system is destroyed when she becomes its victim.

The revelation of injustice and the fight for women's basic rights to safety struck a chord with the masses, sparking several debates on the meaning of consent, the problem of gender bias and class, and the curious case of courtroom power struggles. As Prima  Facie starts filming this fall in London, Cynthia Erivo's empathy, emotional intelligence, intense gravitas, and story-driven vision equip her with a superpower to elevate Tessa Ensler's journey from the stage to the silver screen, guaranteeing critical conversations about societal injustice. Passing the baton from Comer to Erivo ensures the legacy of the play lives on.

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