Sex Education star cast in Harry Potter-inspired one man play
The IndependentSign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Sex Education star, 27, who is known for his role as Otis Milburn in the Netflix comedy drama series, will take to the theatre stage for the first time in Michael Longhurts’ Second Best, written by Barney Norris and based on the best-selling novel by David Foenkinos. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas actor said in a statement: “It’s equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking, a universal tale of ‘what ifs’, and I can’t wait to bring it to life on stage for the very first time.” Meanwhile, producer Simon Friend added: “I read David Foenkinos’ wonderful novel when it was published last year, and it immediately cried out to be told on stage. “It’s a coming-of-age story of success and failure, love and loss, and fathers and sons – as well as the universal experience of plans going awry.” He continued: “We’re incredibly excited about the incomparable Asa Butterfield making his stage debut in Barney Norris’ wonderfully funny and moving adaptation of the novel, with Michael Longhurst directing. A team of artists who are most definitely not second best.” Asa Butterfield in ‘Sex Education’ Second Best is not connected to the Harry Potter series and has not been endorsed by the franchise’s creator JK Rowling.
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