Naomie Harris and Christina Hendricks are set to lead Reputation, a new BBC legal drama centered on a celebrity scandal that spirals into a public media war. The series will follow the fallout of a controversial accusation involving a global pop star and her former husband. The project also features a large ensemble cast as filming continues.
Naomie Harris and Christina Hendricks cast in BBC’s Reputation
According to Deadline, Naomie Harris and Christina Hendricks have officially joined the cast of Reputation, a new drama series in development at the BBC. The project will center on a high-profile legal battle involving a global music star and the intense public fallout surrounding the case.
Hendricks is set to portray internationally famous singer Davina Knight, whose latest song sparks controversy after accusing her former husband, Billy, of abusive behavior. The accusations quickly trigger a fierce public dispute after he responds with claims of his own, turning the former couple’s private conflict into a popular courtroom and media spectacle.
Harris will play Lena, a respected lawyer drawn into the increasingly volatile case as she represents Davina during the legal fight. According to the official description, “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.”
In addition to Harris and Hendricks, the cast includes Alex Jennings, David Gyasi, Emily Atack, Kyle Soller, Tilly Keeper, Corey Johnson, and Enzo Cilenti, among others.
The six-part drama comes from writer Anya Reiss and production company The Forge. Additional writing duties are being handled by Shyam Popat and Karla Crome. Production duties on the series are being overseen by Alex Kazamia, with Mahalia Belo set to helm the project. The executive producing team includes George Ormond, Jade Taylor, Belo, and Anya Reiss.
Further details about Reputation are expected as production continues.
