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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.
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Tom + Lorenzo broke the news on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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