Michelle Dockery puts on leggy display in black floor-length dress with a thigh-high split and cut-out detail at Anatomy of a Scandal premiere
Michelle Dockery put on a leggy display as she walked the red carpet at the world premiere of the Netflix series Anatomy of a Scandal at the Curzon Mayfair cinema in London on Thursday.
The movie actress, 40, who plays Kate Woodcroft in the show, wore a chic black floor-length dress with a thigh-high split and cut out detail.
She gave a glimpse at her midriff through the panels and the sheer material at the front while the garment featured a plunging neckline.
In style: Michelle Dockery, 40, put on a leggy display as she walked the red carpet at the world premiere of the Netflix series Anatomy of a Scandal in London on Thursday
The star accessorised with matching gold bracelets on both of her wrists and she wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty facial features.
She wore a pair of strappy black high-heeled shoes to add a few inches to her stature as she posed at the event.
Based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan, the series follows Sophie Whitehouse (Sienna Miller) and her husband James (Rupert Friend), a minister accused of sexually assaulting a young political aide named Olivia (Naomi Scott).
Chic style: She gave a glimpse at her midriff through the panels and the sheer material at the front while the garment featured a plunging neckline
Sophie sees her life turned upside down when her husband is accused of rape.
The six-part series focuses on the trial and his attempts to prove his innocence as Sophie struggles to consider her husband might not be the man she thought he was.
The trailer opens with James off-screen saying: ‘It meant nothing. It was just sex.’
Fashion focus: The actress, who plays Kate Woodcroft in the show, wore a chic black floor-length dress with a thigh-high split and cut out detail
Glitterati: The star gave onlookers a full look at her outfit as she arrived at the premiere, including the backless feature of her dress
Sienna’s character is then seen saying: ‘Nothing’s sex. There’s more. You’re not telling me just to tell me.’
Sitting at home, he is then seen warning her: ‘The story’s about to break.’
As the media descends on the couple’s life, Sophie is seen putting blame on herself, saying: ‘Sometimes I think I’m partly to blame. I let things slide. Making things right is all I care about.’
Glamour puss: The star accessorised with matching gold bracelets on both of her wrists and she wore lashings of make-up to highlight her pretty facial features
James is then seen flirting with Olivia as she asks him: ‘Won’t your wife be wondering where you are?’
He replies: ‘She trusts me.’
Sophie ultimately believes her husband is innocent, as she is heard saying: ‘I know my husband. He’s a good man.’
Telling the tale: Based on the novel of the same name by Sarah Vaughan, the series follows Sophie Whitehouse (Sienna Miller) and her husband James (Rupert Friend)
However, QC Kate Woodcraft (Michelle) is equally convinced of his guilt.
During the trial, she says: ‘Jame’s Whitehouse’s privilege does not extend to rape.’
Losing his cool, James shouts: ‘The word “rape” and my name have nothing to do with each other.’
All stars: James is a minister accused of sexually assaulting a young political aide named Olivia (Naomi Scott) (L-R: Naomi Scott, Sienna Miller and Michelle Dockery)
Dapper: Rupert Friend put on a suave display in a brown ensemble which he layered beneath a blue wool jacket
Kate replies: ‘I have no further quetions for this witness.’
The project is produced by Big Little Lies’ David E. Kelley.
It’s thought the series will focus on a different political scandal each season in an anthology style, similar to BBC’s A Very English Scandal according to Deadline.
Michelle was most recently seen in the AppleTV+ series Defending Jacob alongside Chris Evans, where she played a mother dealing with an accusation that her 14-year-old son is a murderer.
Anatomy Of A Scandal is released on Netlflix on Friday April 15.
Ready to air: Anatomy Of A Scandal is released on Netlflix on Friday April 15
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