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Steve Coogan Film ‘The Lost King’s Portrayal Of “Devious” Character Was Defamatory, Court Rules
Steve Coogan's 2022 film 'The Lost King' was defamatory to a man portrayed by actor Lee Ingleby, a UK High Court judge has ruled.
Steve Coogan ‘s 2022 film about the search for King Richard III’s remains was defamatory to a man portrayed by actor Lee Ingleby, a UK High Court judge has ruled. Taylor was awarded a preliminary judgment in his favor on Friday, meaning his case can proceed to a full trial, during which Coogan, BBC Studios-owned Baby Cow, and Pathe will defend the portrayal. A Baby Cow spokesperson said: “We are proud to have represented Philippa Langley’s voice in The Lost King and we are pleased that the judge agrees that the film doesn’t portray Richard Taylor as misogynistic, or sexist, or disablist, as he claimed.
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