Prima Facie (film)

Prima Facie
Directed by	Susanna White
Screenplay by	Suzie Miller
Based on	Prima Facie by Suzie Miller
Produced by	Greer Simpkin David Jowsey Jenny Cooney Robert Kessel Elizabeth Haggard
Starring	Cynthia Erivo
Production companies	Bunya Productions Participant
Country	United States
Language	English

Prima Facie is an upcoming American drama film directed bt 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.

Synopsis

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]

Cast

• Cynthia Erivo as Tessa
• Daniel Ings
• Simon Russell Beale
• Elizabeth Dulau
• Noma Dumezweni
• Toheeb Jimoh
• Harry Treadaway
• Sarah Junillon
• Elliot Levey

Production

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]}

References

1. Lee, Benjamin (May 15, 2023). "Cynthia Erivo to star in movie adaptation of hit play Prima Facie". The Guardian. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
2. Donnelly, Matt (May 15, 2023). "Cynthia Erivo to Star in 'Prima Facie,' Movie Adaptation of Smash Jodie Comer Play (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
3. "'Prima Facie' starring Cynthia Erivo gearing up to shoot at London's Story Works Studio". Screen Daily. August 1, 2025. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
4. Ritman, Alex (November 5, 2025). "Cynthia Erivo Heads to Court in 'Prima Facie' First Look as Movie Adaptation of Award-Winning Play Unveils Supporting Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 5, 2025.

External links

• Prima Facie at IMDb