Christina Hendricks, Naomie Harris Set for New Legal Drama ‘Reputation’ From BBC
Christina Hendricks and Naomie Harris will star in a new legal drama titled 'Reputation' for the BBC. The six-part series focuses on a high-profile libel case involving a pop star and her ex-husband. The show is currently in production and will be available on BBC iPlayer and BBC One.
- ▪Christina Hendricks plays Davina Knight, an international pop star.
- ▪Naomie Harris portrays Lena, a top lawyer representing Knight.
- ▪The series explores the public fallout of a libel battle fueled by social media and PR tactics.
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Home TV Global May 22, 2026 3:13am PT Christina Hendricks, Naomie Harris Set for New Legal Drama ‘Reputation’ From BBC By K.J. Yossman Plus Icon K.J. Yossman @KJYossman Latest Netflix Snaps Up ‘Bad Bridgets,’ Irish Period Thriller Starring Emilia Jones and Alison Oliver From ‘Kneecap’ Director (EXCLUSIVE) 23 hours ago ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Tomb Raider’ To Be Spun off Under New Company After Embracer Chair Calls Its IP ‘Among The Most Undervalued in the Industry’ 2 days ago ‘Baywatch’ Set to Make a Splash Across the Pond as Sky Snaps Up U.K. and Ireland Rights 3 days ago See All David Roemer, courtesy of the BBC / Getty Christina Hendricks and Naomie Harris are set to lead “Reputation,” a new celebrity-focused legal drama for BBC. The six-part series, from Banijay U.K.
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