George Clooney looked incredibly dapper as he attended a press conference at Winter Garden Theatre in New York City on Thursday, where director David Cromer announced the complete broadway cast of Good Night, and Good Luck.
The American actor, 63, who will play journalist Edward R. Murrow in the adaptation of his 2005 film Good Night, and Good Luck, wore a sharp grey wool coat paired with a green turtleneck jumper.
He appeared in high spirits as he joined his long-time friend Grant Heslov, 61, and several cast members.
During the press conference, George spoke enthusiastically about the new play, saying: ‘We’re very excited to be doing this play. We’re excited to be here.’
‘I want to introduce a couple of people here who are responsible for the play being here in general.’
‘First is my partner for 40 years, Grant Heslov – Grant, come up here and say hi.’ (Grant says Hi) George joked: ‘That’s it, that’s all you get to say, Grant.’
George Clooney looked incredibly dapper as he attended a press conference for Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway at Winter Garden Theatre in New York City on Thursday
The American actor, 63, who will play journalist Edward R. Murrow in the adaptation of his 2005 film, joined his long-time friend Grant Heslov, 61, and several cast members
He continued: ‘The fun part about this is we get to do a play about a subject matter that’s very close to our hearts, which is about everything that you guys all do – telling the truth and holding truth to power.’
‘So it’s a play we’re very excited to do. It’s not a civics lesson, it’s entertainment, and we’re very excited to start. We’ve already started rehearsals, and I’m older by 40 years than everybody else in the play.’
George then introduced director David, 60, who announced the full cast and crew.
Based on the 2005 movie about pioneering TV journalist Edward R. Murrow set during the McCarthy Era, George will portray Murrow.
He co-wrote the play adaptation with Grant, just as they did the original screenplay.
In the film, David Strathairn played Murrow, while George portrayed the head of CBS, Fred Friendly.
Directed by David, Good Night, and Good Luck will begin preview performances at the Winter Garden Theatre on March 12, with an opening night set for April 3.
Joining George in portraying real-life characters are Brandt as Colonel Anderson, Will Dagger as Don Hewitt, Christopher Denham as John Aaron, Glenn Fleshler as Fred Friendly, Glazer as Shirley Wershba, Gregg as Don Hollenbeck, Gross as William F. Paley, Georgia Heers as Ella, Carter Hudson as Joe Wershba, Fran Kranz as Palmer Williams, Jennifer Morris as Millie Green, Michael Nathanson as Eddie Scott, Andrew Polk as Charlie Mack and Aaron Roman Weiner as Don Surine.
He layered up with a warm green turtleneck jumper and sported a pair of grey tailored trousers and black leather brogues
During the press conference, George spoke enthusiastically about the new play, saying: ‘We’re very excited to be doing this play. We’re excited to be here’
‘I want to introduce a couple of people here who are responsible for the play being here in general’
He then introduced his long time pal Grant who co-wrote the play adaptation. During the press conference Grant looked dapper in a light grey wool coat and burgundy jeans
He added: ‘The fun part about this is we get to do a play about a subject matter that’s very close to our hearts, which is about everything that you guys all do – telling the truth’
He further joked: ‘We’ve already started rehearsals, and I’m older by 40 y
ears than everybody else in the play’
George then introduced director David, 60, (centre) who announced the full cast and crew
George pictured with several cast members including Will Dagger, Christopher Denham, Glenn Fleshler, Carter Hudson, Fran Kranz and others
Based on the 2929 Entertainment and Participant film distributed by Warner Bros, Good Night, and Good Luck follows the golden age of broadcast journalism
During the conference George took up the opportunity to pose in front of the plays large billboard
Pal Grant also joined him for a snap in front of the large billboard as they celebrated the upcoming play
George also showed a glimpse of his cheeky side by giving a playful wink to the cameras
Good Night, and Good Luck will begin preview performances at the Winter Garden Theatre on March 12, with an opening night set for April 3
Rounding out the cast are R. Ward Duffy, Joe Forbrich, Imani Rousselle, Greg Stuhr, JD Taylor and Sophia Tzougros.
Based on the 2929 Entertainment and Participant film distributed by Warner Bros, Good Night, and Good Luck follows the golden age of broadcast journalism.
The official synopsis reads: ‘Edward R. Murrow’s legendary, history-altering, on-air showdown with Senator Joseph McCarthy.’
‘As McCarthyism casts a shadow over America, Murrow and his news team choose to confront the growing tide of paranoia and propaganda, even if it means turning the federal government and a worried nation against them.’
‘The play chronicles a time in American history when truth and journalistic integrity stood up to fearmongering and disinformation—and won.’
