Steve Coogan has been confirmed to play the lead role in a new stage adaptation of Dr. Strangelove.The actor is teaming up once again with The Thick Of It and Alan Partridge creator Armando Iannucci for the adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s iconic film.The legendary movie – officially titled Dr.
Strangelove or: How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Bomb – was first released in 1964.Like Peter Sellers did in the 1964 movie, Coogan will portray multiple roles in the play.It is the first time the satirical film, which follows an Air Force general who orders a preemptive nuclear attack on the Soviet Union, has been adapted for the stage.Can’t wait to get started.
We’re all hoping to send people home with a smile and a scream. #DrStrangelove https://t.co/HYgRm05s1h— Armando Iannucci (@Aiannucci) September 26, 2023Speaking about the role via The Independent, Coogan said: “The idea of putting Dr.
Strangelove on stage is daunting. A huge responsibility. It’s also an exciting challenge, an opportunity to bring this timeless classic to a new audience.”Iannucci added: “I’ve seen Steve Coogan close-up for many years now, and can tell you that no-one gets right under the skin of a character the way he does.“We’re all so delighted he’ll be bringing these amazing gifts to the stage for the hugely contrasting roles in Dr.
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