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David Oyelowo’s ‘Coriolanus’ Gets Streaming Release From National Theatre (Exclusive)
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scrn loglineAcclaimed actor David Oyelowo brings acclaimed Shakespearean drama 'Coriolanus' to streaming audiences, highlighting its political resonance in a pivotal election year.beat sheet- Oyelowo, who starred in the National Theatre production, pitched the play to the artistic director nearly a decade ago, drawn to the complex, multifaceted lead character and the play's unusual dramatic structure.
- The production's timing in 2024, with elections looming in both the UK and US, allowed Oyelowo and director Lyndsey Turner to explore the play's themes of 'the politics of personality over policy' and how they've played out on the global stage.
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David Oyelowo’s ‘Coriolanus’ Gets Streaming Release From National Theatre (Exclusive)
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Caitlin Huston
scrn logline
Acclaimed actor David Oyelowo brings acclaimed Shakespearean drama 'Coriolanus' to streaming audiences, highlighting its political resonance in a pivotal election year.
beat sheet
- Oyelowo, who starred in the National Theatre production, pitched the play to the artistic director nearly a decade ago, drawn to the complex, multifaceted lead character and the play's unusual dramatic structure.
- The production's timing in 2024, with elections looming in both the UK and US, allowed Oyelowo and director Lyndsey Turner to explore the play's themes of 'the politics of personality over policy' and how they've played out on the global stage.
call sheet
David Oyelowo, Lyndsey Turner, National Theatre, Apple TV+, Coriolanus