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\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Cynthia Erivo<\/strong><\/a> has booked another new movie role!<\/p>\n The 36-year-old actress will star in Prima Facie<\/em><\/strong>, which is an adaptation of the stage play of the same name, according to Variety<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The outlet reports that the movie, which Cynthia <\/strong>will also executive produce, \u201ctells the propulsive story of ambitious and confident defense attorney Tessa.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFrom working class roots, the rising star in the high-powered London legal system skillfully defends her clients \u2014 including those accused of sexual assault. But after she is raped by a colleague, she discovers that the law does not deliver justice along the boundaries of consent,\u201d their description reads.<\/p>\n Cynthia <\/strong>shared a statement about her involvement, saying, \u201cI am thrilled to be joining Suzie, Susanna, Participant, Bunya and the rest of the team on this journey. Tessa\u2019s experience sheds such vulnerable light on the complex conversations around consent and sexual abuse and the law that surrounds it, which is all too relatable for so many and timely for all.\u201d<\/p>\n Susanna White <\/strong>will direct, with Suzie Miller<\/strong> adapting the script for the screen.<\/p>\n Cynthia <\/strong>is currently filming the movie adaption of Wicked <\/em><\/strong>with Ariana Grande<\/strong><\/a>. Check out the latest pictures on Just Jared now!<\/a><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n