George Clooney is coming to town—yes, that George Clooney, the one whose smoldering gaze could make a teleprompter blush.
The 63-year-old silver fox is making his grand debut on the Great White Way in Good Night, & Good Luck, a stage adaptation of his 2005 film. And because George doesn’t do anything alone (except maybe sip espresso in moody commercials), he’s bringing some very cool friends along for the ride.
At a press event on Thursday (February—because who needs specifics?), Clooney stood tall alongside his new Broadway BFFs: the effortlessly hilarious Ilana Glazer and the always-awesome Clark Gregg. Honestly, this trio is so unexpected it feels like someone picked their names out of a hat—but we’re so here for it.
So, What’s the Deal With This Show?
George will be stepping into the shoes of legendary journalist Edward R. Murrow, who, back in the day, basically invented the art of delivering news with a mix of gravitas and barely disguised frustration. The show takes us back to a time when TV news was less about viral TikToks and more about actually holding people accountable. (Wild concept, right?)
Clooney didn’t just sign up to act—because, of course, he didn’t. He co-wrote the play with Grant Heslov, who also co-wrote the screenplay for the original movie. Basically, they’re bringing their bromance full circle—this time, with more stage lights.
Who Else Is in This Star-Studded Newsroom?
Oh, just a small army of talented actors:
– Ilana Glazer as Sherley Wershba, which sounds like a role with strong “journalist who takes no nonsense” energy.
– Clark Gregg as Don Hollenbeck, who we assume will be delivering serious lines while secretly wishing he had superpowers (looking at you, S.H.I.E.L.D. fans).
– Mac Brandt as Colonel Anderson (every newsroom needs a Colonel, apparently).
– Will Dagger as Don Hewitt (a name that screams “I take my coffee black and my headlines bold”).
– Christopher Denham, Glenn Fleshler, Paul Gross, Georgia Heers, Carter Hudson, Fran Kranz, Jennifer Morris, Michael Nathanson, Andrew Polk, and Aaron Roman Weiner—a.k.a. the people who will definitely get glowing reviews from theater critics and *possibly* have dramatic monologues that make audience members question their life choices.
When Can You Witness Clooney’s Broadway Takeover
Previews kick off March 12, 2025, and the official opening night is April 3, 2025—meaning you have plenty of time to plan your outfit and practice your “I’m an intellectual theatergoer” nods. It all goes down at The Winter Garden Theatre in New York City, so if you want to see George & Co. deliver some hard-hitting newsroom drama live on stage, you better snag your tickets ASAP.
Because let’s be honest: Watching Clooney, Glazer, and Gregg share a Broadway stage? That’s worth the price of admission and a standing ovation.
