his tedious play about AI, “McNeal,” one star, while the Times called it “timely but turgid.” A source told Closer magazine, “The brutal reviews have shattered him.
He poured his heart into this project, only for it to bomb — it’s been a blow to his ego.”Another said, “he won’t be stepping foot on a theater stage again.”He should, if Downey Jr.
could shepherd in a better script. He’s fine in the role of a jackass Nobel Prize winner. It’s Ayad Akhtar’s migraine of a play that sinks the ship.The thing is, “McNeal” is selling out.
The play, which is produced “in association” with Downey Jr’s company, Team Downey, grossed $1.35 million last week. Marvel fans are legion.
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