Filmed Version of Award-Winning Play 'Giant' to Release Internationally
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A filmed version of the Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated play 'Giant' will be released in cinemas across the United States, Canada, the UK, Australia, and other territories starting November 19. The production, starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl, was recorded at London's Harold Pinter Theatre.
Facts First
- Cinema release begins November 19 in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and select international territories
- Stars John Lithgow as Roald Dahl in a story about a 1983 scandal
- Recorded at London's Harold Pinter Theatre
- An Olivier Award-winning and Tony-nominated play
- Directed by Nicholas Hytner and written by Mark Rosenblatt
What Happened
A filmed version of the play 'Giant' will be released in cinemas starting November 19. The release will occur in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and select international territories. The play was recorded at London's Harold Pinter Theatre and stars John Lithgow as author Roald Dahl, alongside Aya Cash, Elliot Levey, and Rachael Stirling.
Why this Matters to You
If you enjoy theatre but cannot attend live performances, this release provides a new way to experience award-winning productions. You may have more opportunities to see 'Giant' in cinemas, similar to how other Broadway productions like 'Hamilton' and 'Come From Away' have been preserved on film.
What's Next
The film will likely be distributed by companies similar to those that handle other filmed Broadway productions, such as Focus Features, Sony Pictures Classics, Disney+, Apple TV+, and Bleecker Street.