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Cynthia Erivo reveals why she turns down so many roles
On Tuesday, Academy Award-nominee Cynthia Erivo attended the BFI London Film Festival premiere of Prima Facie at The Royal Festival Hall, wearing a custom Prada gown accessorized with more than $50,000 in diamonds.
Adapted from Suzie Miller's play, the film features Erivo as Tessa Ensler, an ambitious defense lawyer who becomes a rape victim when assaulted by a coworker, exploring consent and justice.
Guided by an "internal metronome," Erivo filters projects based on instinct, admitting she "says no to a lot of things" to pursue only roles that genuinely challenge her.
Erivo praised intimacy coordinators for their vital work on the film's difficult scenes, emphasizing they ensure "everybody comes back to their bodies safely" after choreographing harrowing moments.
The actress recently performed 23 characters in the West End production of Dracula, and reflecting on such demanding work, she told People, "I think I run towards a challenge.