Based on the acclaimed stage play that won Jodie Comer a Tony Award, Prima Facie has played at the Toronto Film Festival as domestic distribution remains up in the air. Susanna White directs with Cynthia Erivo (replacing Comer) in the central role. The supporting cast includes Daniel Ings, Simon Russell Beale, Elizabeth Dulau, and Norma Dumezweni.

Critics are being complimentary of Erivo’s work. The actress/singer is a two-time lead Actress nominee for 2019’s Harriet and 2024’s Wicked. However, reviews for the pic itself are primarily negative with only 27% on Rotten Tomatoes. I wouldn’t completely discount Erivo’s chances to be in the conversation in Best Actress, but the smartest verdict for the legal drama is that it comes up empty-handed. My Oscar Prediction posts will continue…