‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Star Lloyd Owen to Headline RSC’s Political Drama ‘The New Real’ (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Lloyd Owen is set to take center stage in David Edgar’s political drama “The New Real” at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC).
In this panoramic exploration of modern politics, Owen will embody the role of Larry Yeates, an American political strategist who finds himself embroiled in the presidential campaign of a fictional former communist Eastern European country.
The narrative promises to delve into the intricacies of global political maneuvering as Yeates goes head-to-head with his former partner, now working for the incumbent candidate.
Their clash is poised to send ripples through the political landscape from Warsaw to Wisconsin. The production, helmed by Holly Race Roughan, artistic director of Headlong, is scheduled for a run at The Other Place in Stratford-upon-Avon from Oct.
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