Tessa is a brilliant British defence barrister dominating London’s ruthless courtrooms. Fierce, witty, and self-made, she defends men accused of sexual assault — until she is assaulted herself by a colleague from a powerful legal dynasty. Suddenly, the system she trusted turns against her. As she faces the same tactics she once used in court, Tessa’s faith in justice unravels. Once in control, now exposed and disbelieved, she must fight to reclaim her voice and sense of self.

Prima Facie (2026)

Consent should never be on trial.

November 13, 2026 109 min

Drama

Director: Susanna White  ·  Writer: Suzie Miller

Tessa is a brilliant British defence barrister dominating London’s ruthless courtrooms. Fierce, witty, and self-made, she defends men accused of sexual assault — until she is assaulted herself by a colleague from a powerful legal dynasty. Suddenly, the system she trusted turns against her. As she faces the same tactics she once used in court, Tessa’s faith in justice unravels. Once in control, now exposed and disbelieved, she must fight to reclaim her voice and sense of self.

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Director

Susanna White

Cast

Cynthia Erivo Tessa Ensler Daniel Ings Julian Elizabeth Dulau Alice Sommers Noma Dumezweni Toheeb Jimoh Johnny Harry Treadaway Sarah Junillon Phoebe Elliot Levey Thomas Buckley Simon Russell Beale