Cynthia Erivo to star in Prima Facie film adaptation
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 ...