Emily Atack has been busy filming the new series of BBC drama Reputation. The Rivals star was seen on set of the hotly-anticipated BBC drama, which focuses on a high-stakes celebrity defamation battle. Soon, the legal battle spirals out of control, but at what cost?
In new photos, Emily can be seen filming in gym gear as she clutches a large bag. Standing outside a nail salon, her character has sunglasses atop her head while wearing a grey hoodie and blue leggings. In one picture, she clutches car keys as she hugs one of her co-stars. She is also seen chatting and walking with co-stars Kyle Soller and Marli Siu as part of the scenes.
Plot and Characters
The series follows Lena, an excellent lawyer who takes on a new case representing global pop star Davina Knight. In her new song, Davina accuses her ex-husband Billy of abusive behaviour. A private split soon ends in a very public libel battle, involving social media, PR machines, and everyone becoming judge and jury. Lena finds her own personal life thrust into the spotlight as the case unfolds.
Cast Details
Lena is played by Naomie Harris (Skyfall, Moonlight), while Davina Knight is played by Christina Hendricks (Mad Men). Naomie said of joining the programme: 'I was hooked from page one of Reputation. It's so rare to read scripts with the wit and flair of Anya's writing and I knew straight away that I wanted to play Lena.' Christina added: 'Davina's a fantastic, fierce character. I'm so looking forward to working with Naomie and I'm delighted to be working again with the Forge.'
Emily Atack's specific role has yet to be revealed, but she stars alongside Alex Jennings (The Crown), David Gyasi (The Diplomat), Kyle Soller (Andor), Marli Siu (Twenty Twenty Six), and Alex Heath (Serpent Queen) among others. Additional cast includes Tilly Keeper, Corey Johnson, Aidan McArdle, Ernest Kingsley Jnr, Jodie Campbell, Kayla Meikle, Mike Noble, Enzo Cilenti, and Kat Ronney.
Writer and Director Comments
Anya Reiss, writer of Reputation, said: 'When I found out London was the global capital of high stakes libel cases - where the rich, powerful and famous come to fight in public for their reputations - I was in. I’ve loved writing this world and now I’m excited to get it off the page and onto the screen.'
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, added: 'Reputation is high-stakes, intoxicating and hugely entertaining, with a lot to say about the world. In Lena and Davina the brilliant Anya Reiss has created two lead characters for the ages, and we’re delighted to be working with her, Mahalia and the team at The Forge to bring this very public battle to BBC iPlayer and BBC One.'
