The BBC has released a major update on its upcoming drama Reputation, a series centred on a celebrity legal battle spiralling out of control. Described as 'high-stakes, intoxicating and hugely entertaining', the show was first announced earlier this year, but now the broadcaster confirms filming is underway and several high-profile stars have joined the cast.
Star-Studded Cast Announced
Among the new additions are Emily Atack, known for Rivals, Christina Hendricks from Mad Men, and Naomie Harris, famed for her role in Skyfall. The six-part series follows Lena (Naomie Harris), a formidable lawyer who becomes entangled in the celebrity case of the decade, representing global pop star Davina Knight (Christina Hendricks).
Plot Synopsis
A synopsis reads: 'Reputation is an audacious and glossy new drama that shows what happens when a celebrity legal battle spirals out of control. After Davina releases a provocative new song accusing her ex-husband, Billy (Kyle Soller), of abusive behaviour and he retaliates in kind, their private breakdown erupts into a very public libel battle.'
'The case is fought far beyond the courtroom, as PR machines are deployed, laws are bent and social media platforms become judge, jury and battleground - driving outrage for clicks and warping the truth.'
It continues: 'For Lena, the case puts her own personal life in the line of fire. How far will she go to win and at what cost? And for Davina, how far will she go to protect her reputation?'
Actors' Reactions
Naomie Harris expressed her enthusiasm, stating she was 'hooked' from page one of Reputation. She added: 'It's so rare to read scripts with the wit and flair of Anya's (creator and writer Anya Reiss) writing and I knew straight away that I wanted to play Lena.'
Christina Hendricks described her character Davina as 'a fantastic, fierce character'.
Additional Cast and Production Details
Other cast members include Alex Jennings from The Crown, David Gyasi from The Diplomat, and Alex Heath from Prime Target. Lindsay Salt, director of BBC Drama, commented on the series: 'Reputation is high-stakes, intoxicating and hugely entertaining, with a lot to say about the world.' She noted that in Elaine and Davina, Reiss 'has created two lead characters for the ages'.
Reputation is set to air on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
