Anatomy of a Scandal e book
Netflix has greenlit Anatomy of a Scandal, an anthology collection from the creator of HBO’s Massive Little Lies David E. Kelley and former Home of Playing cards showrunner Melissa James Gibson. The primary season will likely be based mostly on the 2017 novel of the identical identify by Sarah Vaughan. Every season is ready to discover a special large-scale public scandal. Right here’s what we all know to this point.
The collection was first introduced through a Netflix press launch again in May 2020. The collection comes from 3dot Productions who’re additionally presently engaged on a U.S. Ladies’s Soccer documentary.
Netflix has ventured into anthology collection earlier than with essentially the most notable ones being Black Mirror (currently on hold) and The Haunting of Hill Home (and Bly Manor due out in October)
From left to proper: S.J. Clarkson, David E. Kelley, Melissa James Gibson
Hooked up to the challenge is director S.J. Clarkson, who directed episodes for HBO’s Succession and the unaired Sport of Thrones pilot and Netflix’s Jessica Jones and Orange is the New Black. Clarkson was nominated for a Gold Derby award for the latter.
What’s Anatomy of a Scandal about?
Writer Sarah Vaughan
The unique 2017 novel by Sarah Vaughan tells the story of two ladies and one man caught up in a really ugly public scandal. James, a high-ranking Westminster politician stands accused of rape, however his spouse Sophie believes he’s harmless. Kate is the barrister prosecuting the case and he or she is satisfied James is responsible and should pay for his crime. Not the whole lot is crystal clear on this court docket case and that complicates issues for everybody. The plot tackles things like marriage in a particularly turbulent scenario and tense courtroom drama.
Who’s forged in Anatomy of a Scandal?
The primary leads for Anatomy of a Scandal have been formally confirmed by Deadline in September 2020. BAFTA and Golden Globes nominee Sienna Miller, identified for her roles in American Sniper and G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra will play Sophie Whitehouse, “Oxford graduate, a spouse and a mom of two whose completely charmed life is about to implode.”
Sophie is the spouse of James Whitehouse. James will likely be performed by Rupert Friend who recieved a number of awards nominations for his function of Peter Quinn in Showtime’s Homeland. James is described as “an bold and charismatic junior minister who has at all times shared his spouse’s success—till now.”
Primetime Emmy Awards nominee Michelle Dockery, who is understood for her roles in such collection as ITV’s Downton Abbey and Netflix’s Godless, has been forged as Kate Woodcroft, “the steely felony barrister specializing in prosecuting sexual crimes who’s risen rapidly in her subject, and simply acquired handed the case of a lifetime.”
Extra not too long ago, Recapped reported that Aladdin star Naomi Scott has been supplied the function of Olivia, the younger girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted by James. Recapped have been the primary to report about Sienna Miller and Michelle Dockery lengthy earlier than they have been formally confirmed, so we’re sure it’s solely a matter of time till Naomi Scott is confirmed as nicely.
Naomi Scott
What number of episodes Anatomy of a Scandal have?
The primary season of Anatomy of a Scandal can have six one-hour episodes.
What’s the manufacturing standing of Anatomy of a Scandal?
Manufacturing for Anatomy of a Scandal is presently deliberate to start in November 2020 at Shepperton Studios, UK. Filming will final for 20 weeks and can wrap round April 2021.
When will Anatomy of a Scandal be launched on Netflix?
Primarily based on the manufacturing schedule, episode depend and manufacturing complexity (no high-budget VFX required), we will assume Anatomy of a Scandal may be launched on Netflix in Fall 2021.
That’s all we all know to this point, we’ll hold this preview up to date as and after we study extra.