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Prima Facie Film Criticized for Losing Stage Monologue

By Drooid · Sep 15, 2026, 2:48 AM UTC · How we work

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Cynthia Erivo Trial

Cynthia Erivo plays barrister Tessa, who is raped by colleague Julian in the film Prima Facie.
The movie adapts Suzie Miller’s 2019 award-winning play and is directed by Susanna White.
Erivo appears with a supporting cast, unlike the original one-person stage version.
Critics say the three-year jump to trial makes the film procedural and removes the play’s internal monologue.

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Theo Rhys Directs

Theo Rhys directs his debut feature film “Stuffed”, a musical black comedy.
Harry Melling stars as Bernie Marshall, previously seen in “Pillion”.
Jodie Comer appears as taxidermist Araminta, described as a gothic cat lady.
“Stuffed” uses taxidermy motifs to explore modern loneliness and desire for immortality.
The film includes a reality-show parody “Everyday Stories, Extraordinary Lives” with musical numbers reminiscent of “The Greatest Showman”.

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Cynthia Erivo Trial

Cynthia Erivo plays barrister Tessa, who is raped by colleague Julian in the film Prima Facie.
The movie adapts Suzie Miller’s 2019 award-winning play and is directed by Susanna White.
Erivo appears with a supporting cast, unlike the original one-person stage version.
Critics say the three-year jump to trial makes the film procedural and removes the play’s internal monologue.

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