Cynthia Erivo-Led ‘Prima Facie’ Film Adaptation Heading to Cannes Market, With Embankment Launching Sales

Cynthia Erivo-Led ‘Prima Facie’ Film Adaptation Heading to Cannes Market, With Embankment Launching Sales

A film adaptation of “Prima Facie,” the smash-hit one-woman stage play starring Cynthia Erivo in the role that earned Jodie Comer both Tony and Olivier awards, will launch at the Cannes Film Market. Embankment is handling international sales on the project, which was first announced by Variety in 2023. UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance will co-represent for the U.S.  BAFTA winner and Emmy nominee Susanna White (“Woman Walks Ah…

Cynthia Erivo Starrer ‘Prima Facie’, Based On Hit Stage Play, Heads To Cannes Market With Embankment, UTA & CAA — Hot Project

EXCLUSIVE: The feature adaptation of acclaimed play Prima Facie, which will star three-time Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo, is heading to the Cannes market. Wicked star Erivo will lead cast and executive produce under her Edith’s Daughter banner, and The Father outfit Embankment Films will launch world sales with UTA Independent Film Group and CAA Media Finance co-representing domestic. Erivo — in the role popularized in the West End and on Bro…