Cynthia Erivo’s Riveting ‘Prima Facie’ Performance Earns TIFF Standing Ovation
Cynthia Erivo already earned two best actress Oscar nominations for portraying Harriet Tubman and the green-skinned Elphaba in “Wicked” — not to mention her Tony-winning work in “The Color Purple” — but her latest film, “Prima Facie,” might be her most challenging high-wire act yet. She pulled it off, according to the audience at the […]
Cynthia Erivo has starred in the film adaptation of Suzie Miller's one-woman play "Prima Facie". The play was originally performed by Jodie Comer on the West End and Broadway, where it won several awards, including the Tony Award for Best Actress. Erivo took on the role for the film version, directed by Susanna White.
The play and film follow a single character, with the stage production framed from the protagonist's perspective. According to TheWrap, this subjective framework amplified the play's message about believing victims of sexual assault. The film adaptation features multiple locations and characters, and IndieWire reports that the director enjoyed the challenge of turning the one-woman play into a feature film.
Erivo's performance in "Prima Facie" has earned a standing ovation at the Toronto International Film Festival, according to Variety. The actress has previously received two Oscar nominations for her roles in "Harriet" and "Wicked".
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