True Detective's Woody Harrelson is set to return to the West End in December starring in a new dark comedy play.
Harrelson will feature in a new production of David Ireland's award-winning play Ulster American alongside Lord of the Rings' Andy Serkis and Derry Girls' Louisa Harland at London's Riverside Studios.
The theatre show will see Harrelson play hotshot actor Jay Conway, Serkis taking the role of English theatre director Leigh Carver and Harland playing Northern Irish playwright Ruth Davenport.
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The "pitch-black comedy" will see the three main characters rehearsing for a new play written by Ruth that is set to change their lives. But when they begin to disagree "the night threatens to spiral out of control".
Director Jeremy Herrin said: "I'm delighted that this rollercoaster of a play has summoned such a stellar roster of talent to join us for this pitch-black comedy at the beautifully refurbished Riverside Studios.
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"I've always admired David Ireland's fearlessness and the way he manages to skewer pretension in its many guises."
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Adding: "It's an honour to bring the legend that is Woody Harrelson to London; to welcome Andy Serkis back to the stage after so much success in the movies; and to enjoy the brilliant Louisa Harland going toe-to-toe with them both. It'll be a thrilling evening and I can't wait to see our audience's reaction to this explosive show."
Harrelson previously appeared in the West End almost two decades ago in Tennessee Williams' The Night of the Iguana in 2005 and John Kolvenbach's On An Average Day in 2002.
The news comes after True Detective confirmed a release date for the show's fourth season. The new series — which stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis — will premiere next year on January 14 in the US on HBO Max, and on January 15 in the UK on Sky Atlantic and NOW.
Ulster American opens to audiences on December 13, with the play running until January 28. Tickets will go on general sale at 10am on October 12 with priority booking open from October 10.
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