DATE ANNOUNCEMENT & FIRST LOOK

ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL

A new psychological thriller based on the international bestselling novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan. Premieres April 15, 2022 on Netflix.

Quote from Co-Creators David E. Kelley and Melissa James Gibson: "Sex. Power. Privilege. Based on Sarah's addictive book, the show tackles entitlement, truth and the boundaries of consent. It's been a joy to partner with Netflix on this and see S.J. bring it to such a rich and nuanced life."

Quote from Star Sienna Miller: "I was a huge fan of the book and of my character Sophie. She is multi-faceted and facing the consequences of the decisions she has made in her life of privilege, that are catching up with her. I loved the arc and journey she embarks on and was thrilled to be part of such a talented cast and crew."

About ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL:

A psychological thriller and gripping courtroom drama, the series infiltrates Britain's elite through personal and political scandal, where the truth lies between justice and privilege. James and Sophie Whitehouse live in a blissful and rarified world. A Minister in Parliament, a loving family at home, James' trajectory appears without limits. Until a scandalous secret suddenly comes to light. Barrister Kate Woodcroft has a trajectory of her own, and her prosecution threatens to tear into Westminster, the Whitehouse marriage, and her own personal esteem.

SERIES CREDITS:

· Format: Limited series; 6 x 1-hour episodes

· Production Location: UK

· Creators / Writers / Executive Producers: David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies, Goliath) and Melissa James Gibson (House of Cards, The Americans).

· Director / Executive Producer: S.J. Clarkson (Jessica Jones, The Defenders) directs all episodes.

· Executive Producers: Liza Chasin (The Loudest Voice, Baby Driver) of 3Dot Productions, Bruna Papandrea (Gone Girl, Big Little Lies), Allie Goss of Made Up Stories along with Sarah Vaughan, and Margaret Chernin as Co-Executive Producer.

· Cast: Sienna Miller (American Sniper, The Loudest Voice), Michelle Dockery (The Gentleman, Downton Abbey), Rupert Friend (Homeland, The French Dispatch), Naomi Scott (Aladdin, Charlie's Angels), Josette Simon (The Witches), Geoffrey Streatfeild (The Other Boleyn Girl) and Joshua McGuire (Lovesick).

www.netflix.com/anatomyofascandal