Prima Facie

Prima Facie is an upcoming drama about Tessa, a successful London defense barrister who specializes in representing men accused of sexual assault. Her professional confidence and trust in the legal system are shattered when she is assaulted by a colleague from a prominent legal family. Tessa finds herself fighting for her identity and voice while facing the same courtroom strategies she once employed against others.

The film is directed by Susanna White, following her previous work on Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang, Our Kind of Traitor, Woman Walks Ahead, and Andor. It is a joint production between the United Kingdom and Australia, produced by Embankment Films and Bunya Productions with a screenplay by Suzie Miller. The cast features Cynthia Erivo in the lead role as Tessa Ensler, alongside Daniel Ings as Julian and Elizabeth Dulau as Alice Sommers. Other cast members include Toheeb Jimoh, Sarah Junillon, and Elliot Levey. The movie has a runtime of 106 minutes and is scheduled for release on November 13, 2026.