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Off-Broadway "Othello," Starring David Oyelowo & Daniel Craig, Considers Spring Broadway Transfer
If you’re unable to catch Daniel Craig and David Oyelowo in Othello at New York Theatre Workshop, don’t be too consumed by jealousy. The downtown production, directed by Tony winner Sam Gold, could make its way to Broadway. According to the New York Post, James Bond franchise producer Barbara Broccoli is behind the potential transfer, which could happen as early as this spring.
David Oyelowo & Daniel Craig in Othello
(Photo: Chad Batka)
Last year, Craig revealed he was done with the Great White Way, saying, “I’ve done Broadway and I was happy with that, but I don’t want to do Broadway anymore.” However, it seems a juicy role like Iago, a co-star like Oyelowo in the title role and a plethora of raves could be enough to change his tune.
Click here for the full article published by the staff at Broadway.com on December 16, 2016.