The film centers on Philippa Langley's quest, highlighting her efforts and the initial indifference of the academic community, with the portrayal of Richard Taylor as antagonistic towards her, which led to a libel lawsuit.

The discovery of Richard III's remains in 2012, confirmed in 2015, ended centuries of vilification fueled by Tudor propaganda and Shakespeare's depiction, marking a significant historical correction.

The film 'The Lost King' depicts Philippa Langley's search for King Richard III's remains, a discovery made in 2012 in Leicester that was portrayed as a significant historical event.

The producers of 'The Lost King' settled a libel lawsuit by paying damages to Richard Taylor, an academic depicted negatively in the film, after the High Court ruled that the portrayal was defamatory.

The settlement included the filmmakers agreeing to make changes to the film and cover Taylor's legal costs, avoiding a trial and its associated costs and stress.

The film's depiction of the discovery and the historical significance was praised, but the court emphasized the importance of accurate representation of historical events.

A joint statement from the filmmakers expressed pride in the film and responsibility in portraying complex real-life stories responsibly, acknowledging the settlement as a positive resolution.

Richard Taylor, now COO at Loughborough University, expressed relief and felt vindicated by the settlement, describing the legal battle as a success.

Legal experts highlighted the case as a 'David and Goliath' moment, emphasizing the importance of recourse against false portrayals and the potential influence on future media representations.

Richard III's vilification under the Tudor dynasty was challenged by modern historians like Langley, leading to a reevaluation of his reign, especially after his remains were discovered in Leicester in 2012 and reburied in Leicester Cathedral in 2015.

The case underscored concerns over misrepresentation of academic and archaeological work, with Taylor emphasizing the importance of teamwork and the significance of the discovery.

The court highlighted the importance of accurate historical representation, and the filmmakers expressed pride in their responsible approach, despite the distress caused by the portrayal.