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Jessica Chastain Leads Cast of Dan Kolly's Broadway Play Lost Lear
ReJessica Chastain Leads Cast of Dan Kolly's Broadway Play Lost Lear
Actress Jessica Chastain has been cast in the lead role of Dan Kolly's new Broadway production "Lost Lear", a reimagining of "King Lear". Michael Urie and Cory Stoll are also announced to star in the production.
Jessica Chastain will lead the cast of Dan Kolly's new Broadway play "Lost Lear". This was reported by The New York Times on November 11, 2026, as well as by BroadwayWorld and Playbill, which confirmed the casting. For Chastain, this marks her return to Broadway.
The play is a reimagining of Shakespeare's "King Lear". Chastain explained that she was drawn to the playwright's language. According to her, she has studied Shakespeare and has long wanted to work with his text. By her own account, Shakespeare's language was the decisive factor in her choice of project.
Michael Urie and Cory Stoll are also announced to appear in the production. According to the publications, they will perform alongside Chastain on stage. Casting reports have appeared in several outlets, which confirms the actors' participation in the project.
Several important details of the production are still unknown: the theater where performances will take place, the premiere date, and the full creative team. Ticket prices and the performance schedule have also not been published. It is also not reported whether the cast may change before performances begin.
Chastain's return to Broadway and her new work on Shakespearean material are drawing the attention of theater audiences. Further details about the production will likely emerge as the show prepares for its premiere.
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