Exciting news for Broadway fans as Andrea Martin, Melora Hardin, and Ruthie Ann Miles have joined the cast of McNeal, a new production starring Robert Downey Jr. The play, set to debut at Lincoln Center's Vivian Beaumont Theater on September 5th, features a star-studded lineup and promises to be a must-see event.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the production is the use of cutting-edge technology to create a 'highly realistic Metahuman Digital Likeness' of Robert Downey Jr. This innovative approach, developed by AGBO in collaboration with Downey himself, will see the digital likeness of the actor interacting on stage alongside the live performance.
McNeal, written by Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar and directed by Bartlett Sher, follows the story of a talented writer played by Downey who grapples with a new novel, a fractured family life, and an obsession with artificial intelligence. The play marks Downey's Broadway debut and is produced by his company, Team Downey, in association with Lincoln Center Theater.
Joining Downey in the cast are Broadway veterans Andrea Martin, Melora Hardin, and Ruthie Ann Miles. Martin, a Tony Award winner known for her roles in My Favorite Year and Pippin, brings a wealth of stage and screen experience to the production. Hardin, best known for her role in The Office, has also appeared on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago. Miles, a Tony Award winner for The King and I, adds her exceptional talent to the ensemble.
Additional cast members include Brittany Bellizeare, Rafi Gavron, and Saisha Talwar, rounding out a stellar lineup for what promises to be a captivating theatrical experience. With a talented cast, a compelling storyline, and the innovative use of technology, McNeal is set to be a standout production in the upcoming Broadway season.
