Naomie Harris & Christina Hendricks To Lead BBC Drama ‘Reputation’ About Celebrity Legal Battle Spiraling Out Of Control
The BBC is set to produce a new drama series titled 'Reputation', featuring Naomie Harris and Christina Hendricks. The show explores the chaotic fallout of a celebrity legal battle involving pop star Davina Knight and her ex-husband. The series is created by Anya Reiss and will include a diverse ensemble cast.
- ▪Naomie Harris plays Lena, a lawyer representing pop star Davina Knight, portrayed by Christina Hendricks.
- ▪The plot centers around a public libel battle stemming from accusations of abusive behavior between Knight and her ex-husband.
- ▪The series is produced by The Forge and will be distributed internationally by Banijay Rights.
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- ▪ Christina Hendricks, Naomie Harris Set for New Legal Drama ‘Reputation’ From BBC — Variety
- ▪ Naomie Harris and Christina Hendricks Filming BBC Legal Drama ‘Reputation’ — The Hollywood Reporter
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Naomie Harris (left) and Christina Hendricks NH - Bex Aston / CH - David Roeme The BBC has landed some star power for its drama series about what happens when a celebrity legal battle spirals out of control. Naomie Harris and Christina Hendricks are onboard Reputation. Harris is Lena, a formidable lawyer who gets pulled into the celebrity case of the decade representing global pop star Davina Knight (Hendricks). Knight has released a provocative new song accusing her ex-husband, Billy, of abusive behaviour and he retaliates in kind, with their private breakdown erupting into a very public libel battle. PR machines are deployed, laws are bent and social media platforms become judge, jury and battleground.
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