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Coogan Settles Libel Claim, Acknowledges Fictional Character in Film

10/27/2025

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Steve Coogan, actor and Baby Cow producer, settled a libel claim over the 2022 film The Lost King, with Richard Taylor, a former University of Leicester employee, receiving damages.
The settlement includes an on-screen clarification that the Taylor-based character is fictional.
Steve Coogan emphasized Philippa Langley's role in discovering King Richard III's remains.
Legal experts say the case could set a precedent for defamation claims in film.

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Story summary

Steve Coogan, actor and Baby Cow producer, settled a libel claim over the 2022 film The Lost King, with Richard Taylor, a former University of Leicester employee, receiving damages.
The settlement includes an on-screen clarification that the Taylor-based character is fictional.
Steve Coogan emphasized Philippa Langley's role in discovering King Richard III's remains.
Legal experts say the case could set a precedent for defamation claims in film.