Sienna Miller sees her life turned upside down when her on-screen husband is accused of rape in the new Netflix drama Anatomy Of A Scandal.
Based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan, the series follows Sophie Whitehouse (Sienna) and her husband James (Rupert Friend), a minister accused of sexually assaulting a young political aide named Olivia (Naomi Scott).
The six-part series focuses on the trial and his attempts to prove his innocence as Sophie struggles to consider her husband might not be the man she thought he was.
Tense: Sienna Miller sees her life turned upside down when her on-screen husband is accused of rape in the new Netflix drama Anatomy Of A Scandal
The trailer opens with James off-screen saying: ‘It meant nothing. It was just sex.’
Sienna’s character is then seen saying: ‘Nothing’s sex. There’s more. You’re not telling me just to tell me.’
Sitting at home, he is then seen warning her: ‘The story’s about to break.’
As the media descends on the couple’s life, Sophie is seen putting blame on herself, saying: ‘Sometimes I think I’m partly to blame. I let things slide. Making things right is all I care about.’
Story: The series follows Sophie Whitehouse (Sienna) and her husband James (Rupert Friend), a minister accused of sexually assaulting a young political aide named Olivia (Naomi Scott)
Drama: The six-part series focuses on the trial and his attempts to prove his innocence as Sophie struggles to consider her husband might not be the man she thought he was
Trial: Sophie ultimately believes her husband is innocent but QC Kate Woodcraft (Michelle Dockery) is equally convinced of his guilt
James is then seen flirting with Olivia as she asks him: ‘Won’t your wife be wondering where you are?’
He replies: ‘She trusts me.’
Sophie ultimately believes her husband is innocent, as she is heard saying: ‘I know my husband. He’s a good man.’
However, QC Kate Woodcraft (Michelle Dockery) is equally convinced of his guilt.
During the trial, she says: ‘Jame’s Whitehouse’s privilege does not extend to rape.’
Secret: James is seen flirting with Olivia as she asks him: ‘Won’t your wife be wondering where you are?’ He replies: ‘She trusts me’
Accusation: During the trial scene, James shouts: ‘The word “rape” and my name have nothing to do with each other’
Losing his cool, James shouts: ‘The word “rape” and my name have nothing to do with each other.’
Kate replies: ‘I have no further questions for this witness.’
The project is produced by Big Little Lies’ David E. Kelley.
It’s thought the series will focus on a different political scandal each season in an anthology style, similar to BBC’s A Very English Scandal according to Deadline.
Anthology: It’s thought the series will focus on a different political scandal each season in an anthology style, similar to BBC’s A Very English Scandal
Michelle was most recently seen in the AppleTV+ series Defending Jacob alongside Chris Evans, where she played a mother dealing with an accusation that her 14-year-old son is a murderer.
Sienna starred in drama film Wander Darkly in 2020 while she appeared as Roger Ailes’ wife Beth in the miniseries The Loudest Voice the year before.
Rupert was last seen in the CBS All Access series Strange Angel, which was focused in November 2019, and also starred in Showtime’s Homeland until 2018.
Anatomy Of A Scandal is released on Netlflix on Friday April 15.
Release date: Anatomy Of A Scandal is released on Netlflix on Friday April 15
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