Michelle Dockery arrives on set for Netflix’s political drama Anatomy Of A Scandal 

Michelle Dockery was seen arriving on set of new Netflix series of Anatomy Of A Scandal which was being filmed at he Old Bailey in Central London on Saturday.

The Downton Abbey actress, 38, is set to take on the role of high-flying prosecutor Kate in the political drama based on the Sarah Vaughan novel of the same name.

Anatomy Of A Scandal sees shamed minister James Whitehouse [Rupert Friend] who is accused of sexually assaulting a young political aide, with the series focusing on the trial and his attempts to prove his innocence.

Michelle looked chic in an all black ensemble, as she sported a simple shift dress underneath an elegant double-breasted trench coat.

She styled her ensemble with a pair of brogues and tights, while pulling a small suitcase and handbag behind her.

The TV and film star appeared to have opted for soft touches of make-up and also wore a pair of black-framed glasses.

Michelle ensured she followed coronavirus safety guidelines as she opted to cover her face with a plastic shield, while also carrying a flask her in hand.

Anatomy Of A Scandal is based on the acclaimed 2018 bestseller by former political journalist Vaughan.

The serious plot of the drama revolves around Friend’s character – junior Government Minister Whitehouse – being accused of raping a political aide with whom he had been having an affair, with Sienna Miller playing his wife Sophie. 

The role of the aide, called Olivia, is thought to be played by Charlie Angels actress Naomi Scott, according to Recapped, but her role has not been officially confirmed.

The cast of the six-part series is described as ‘an insightful and suspenseful series about sexual consent and privilege.

Sophie (Sienna) is convinced that he is innocent and will do whatever it takes to protect her family in the wake of the scandal.

Meanwhile, criminal barrister Kate (Michelle) is equally convinced that James is guilty and is determined to see he pays for his crimes.    

It is being directed by SJ Clarkson, with David E. Kelley, the man behind the new Sky drama The Undoing starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant, acting as writer, showrunner, and executive producer.  

It’s thought the series could 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.

Sienna starred in drama film Wander Darkly this year while she also appeared as Roger Ailes’ wife Beth in the miniseries The Loudest Voice released last year.

Rupert was last seen in the CBS All Access series Strange Angel, which was axed in November 2019, and also starred in Showtime’s Homeland until 2018.