George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in a play version of movie ‘Good Night, and Good Luck’

NEW YORK — George Clooney will make his Broadway acting debut next year in a familiar project for the Hollywood star: “Good Night, and Good Luck.” Clooney will play legendary TV journalist Edward R. Murrow in a stage adaptation of the 2005 movie that earned him directing and writing Oscar nominations and was among the best picture contenders. The play “Good Night, and Good Luck” — with David Cromer directing — will premiere on Broadway in spring 2025 at a Shubert Theatre to be announced. The title comes from Murrow’s signoff on the TV series “See It Now.” A key part of Clooney’s film portrayed Murrow’s struggle to maintain support from CBS executives for critical reporting on Republican Sen. Joseph McCarthy, known for accusing government employees of disloyalty. Clooney said he wanted to make a movie to let people hear some “really well-written words about the fourth estate again.” ___ Mark Kennedy is at http://twitter.com/KennedyTwits