'Anatomy Of A Scandal' arrives this April
Based on the international bestselling novel by Sarah Vaughan comes a new Netflix arrival to add to your must-watch list.
'Anatomy Of A Scandal' looks set to be a Netflix series to watch out for this April, starring an all-star cast including Sienna Miller.
Miller will lead the cast as Sophie Whitehouse, who is a loving wife and doting mother, married to James (played by Rupert Friend, 'Homeland'), who is a Minister in Parliament. However, their blissful life gets turned upside-down when a scandalous secret suddenly comes to light.
Billed as a psychological thriller with gripping courtroom drama set in London, the six-part series aims to "infiltrate Britain's elite through personal and political scandal, where the truth lies between justice and privilege".
'Downton Abbey' star Michelle Dockery will play Barrister Kate Woodcroft, whose prosecution threatens to tear into Westminster and this allegedly happy couple's marriage. Naomi Scott from 'Aladdin' and 'Charlie's Angels' also stars, playing the role of a mysterious woman named Olivia.
The remainder of the cast of 'Anatomy Of A Scandal' also includes Amelie Bea Smith ("perfectly splendid" girl from 'The Haunting Of Bly Manor'), Josette Simon ('The Witches'), Geoffrey Streatfeild ('The Other Boleyn Girl') and Joshua McGuire ('Lovesick').
Director and executive producer on the series is S.J. Clarkson, who previously worked on Marvel's 'Jessica Jones' on Netflix and HBO's failed 'Game of Thrones' prequel pilot with Naomi Watts.
Sienna Miller, who has starred in 'Layer Cake' and 'American Sniper', said of joining the series: "I was a huge fan of the book and of my character Sophie. She is multi-faceted and facing the consequences of the decisions she has made in her life of privilege, that are catching up with her. I loved the arc and journey she embarks on and was thrilled to be part of such a talented cast and crew."
'Anatomy Of A Scandal' premieres on Netflix on April 15, 2022.