Tracy Ifeachor and James Frain have been cast in new BBC drama 'Showtrial'.
Tracy Ifeachor
The 'Quantico' star and 'Star Trek: Discovery' actor will take the lead in the upcoming show, which comes from 'Line Of Duty' and 'Bodyguard' producers World Productions and has started filming in Bristol.
Tracy and James are joined by 'Doctor Who' actress Sharon D. Clarke, while the likes of Little Boy Blue's Sinead Keenan, 'Bridgerton' star Celine Buckens, 'Game of Thrones' star Kerr Logan and Vigil's Lolita Chakrabarti have also been cast.
In a press release, the BBC teased: "When Talitha Campbell, the estranged daughter of a wealthy property developer, is charged with conspiring to murder fellow university student Hannah Ellis, the trial that follows places victim and accused - and their families - in the eye of a media storm.
"Into that storm enters Cleo Roberts, the duty solicitor on the night of Talitha’s arrest.
"Refusing her father’s help, Talitha wants Cleo to lead her defence against a prosecution weaponising Talitha’s gender as well as her social privilege against her.
"From arrest to verdict, Cleo and defence vie with the prosecution to convince us of the truth about Talitha: Damaged scapegoat? Or cold-blooded killer?"
Ben Richards - creator and writer - has heaped praise on the "brilliant ensemble" brought together for the legal drama.
He said in a statement: “I am delighted with the cast that has been assembled for 'Showtrial'. It is a brilliant ensemble of talented actors that feels modern, energetic, and perfectly suited for the complex characters and storylines.”
Director Zara Hayes added: “These scripts are thoroughly gripping and yet say something truly resonant about the justice system.
"I couldn’t be more honoured to bring them to life along with such a wonderful cast and the dream team in British TV drama…”
And Mona Qureshi - Executive Producer for the BBC - commented: “'Showtrial' is utterly absorbing, twisty, thought-provoking British drama at its finest and we’re delighted to have found the perfect cast to captivate the audience with this story.”