Kerry Washington is playing Anita Hill in the new film Confirmation. Credit: Courtesy of HBO; AP Photo/Scott Andersen It’s a familiar image: Kerry Washington at a podium, addressing the press. But in HBO’s upcoming film Confirmation, Washington will play the plaintiff instead of an expert fixer. The Scandal actress, 38, is playing Anita Hill, the attorney who sued Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas for sexual harassment in 1991. PHOTOS: Kerry Washington's best red carpet looks The historic case is being dramatized for the new HBO film, and on Tuesday, June 16, the network released the first photo of Washington as Hill. PHOTOS: Best Olivia Pope style moments “FIRST LOOK. @KerryWashington as Anita Hill on the set of the HBO Film, CONFIRMATION,” HBO’s official handle tweeted. PHOTOS: Get Olivia Pope's style Golden Globe-nominated Washington, who is also serving as an executive producer on the film, also shared the photo via Instagram, writing, “Dear @HBO, Thank you for the profound opportunity of getting to inhabit Anita Hill and help tell this story! Yours Truly, K-Dub (aka super excited Exec Producer)#Confirmation.” Tell Us: Do you think Kerry Washington will make a good Anita Hill? Want stories like these delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up now for the Us Weekly newsletter! kerry washington, anita hill, kerry washington anita hill, kerry washington hbo, kerry washington confirmation, kerry washington hbo movie, kerry washington producer

• published: 17 Jun 2015
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