Cynthia Erivo Stars in Stage-to-Screen Adaptation 'Prima Facie' Trailer

"I'm a strong woman. I'm not ashamed. And I am telling you the truth." Sony Pictures UK has revealed the official tariler for the film Prima Facie, an adaptation of the Tony-award winning stage play of the same name that played in London and NYC in the past few years. This just premiered at the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF 2026) a few weeks ago - though the reviews were mostly bad, saying it's a lackluster and uninteresting adaptation that plays like a TV movie. Prima Facie follows Tessa, an ambitious defense lawyer. She expertly represents her clients, including those who are accused of sexual assault. However, she learns the law does not provide justice after being sexually assaulted by a coworker. Starring Cynthia Erivo as the barrister Tessa Ensler. TIFF adds: "Backed by a magnificent supporting cast that includes Daniel Ings, Elizabeth Dulau, and Simon Russell Beale, Erivo is at once devastating and inspiring in this dauntingly complex role. 'Prima facie' is a Latin expression meaning 'based on first impression,' and this hard-hitting, intelligent film shows just how unreliable initial assessments can be." This is a story that needs to be told and we need to see how broken the justice system is, but I'm just not sure this movie is good enough to shake things up. // Continue Reading ›