‘Anatomy of a Scandal’: The whole lot We Know So Far Concerning the New Anthology Sequence

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Netflix has greenlit Anatomy of a Scandal, an anthology sequence 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 shall be based mostly on the 2017 novel of the identical identify by Sarah Vaughan. Every season is ready to discover a distinct large-scale public scandal. Right here’s what we all know to date.

The sequence was first introduced through a Netflix press launch again in May 2020. The sequence comes from 3dot Productions who’re additionally at the moment engaged on a U.S. Ladies’s Soccer documentary.

Netflix has ventured into anthology sequence 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 Recreation 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 girls 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 an especially turbulent scenario and tense courtroom drama.


Who’s forged in Anatomy of a Scandal?

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Sienna Miller and Michelle Dockery

Presently no forged members are formally introduced for the primary season of Anatomy of a Scandal. That being mentioned, Recapped, a really dependable supply that has by no means been fallacious earlier than,  claims that the 2 leads have already been forged.

In keeping with them, Sophie and Kate shall be performed by BAFTA and Golden Globes nominee Sienna Miller, recognized for her roles in American Sniper and G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra and Primetime Emmy Awards nominee Michelle Dockery, who is understood for her roles in such sequence as ITV’s Downton Abbey and Netflix’s Godless. In the meanwhile, we don’t know which one in every of them performs Sophie and which one is Kate.


What number of episodes Anatomy of a Scandal have?

The primary season of Anatomy of a Scandal may have six one-hour episodes.


What’s the manufacturing standing of Anatomy of a Scandal?

Manufacturing for Anatomy of a Scandal is at the moment deliberate to start in Fall 2020 at Shepperton Studios, UK.


When will Anatomy of a Scandal be launched on Netflix?

Whereas no dates have been introduced and even hinted at, based mostly on the manufacturing schedule, episode rely and manufacturing complexity (no high-budget VFX required), we are able to assume Anatomy of a Scandal is perhaps launched on Netflix in Summer season/Fall 2021.

That’s all we all know to date, we’ll maintain this preview up to date as and after we be taught extra.