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John Lithgow Takes on a Very Big Role in Broadway’s Giant

Lithgow takes on the title role in Giant on Broadway after a London run, marking a high point in his long career.
The play centers on Roald Dahl during a pivotal 1983 lunch, addressing controversial opinions and a book review.
Lithgow discusses Dahl’s complex legacy, including antisemitic remarks and personal tragedies that shaped his work.
The Broadway production retains two-hour-plus lunch scenes and the intricate backstage dynamics in a modern context.
Lithgow notes his transatlantic life, balancing time between London, Los Angeles, and Montana with family ties.
The interview links Giant to current geopolitical discourse through Dahl’s controversial remarks and the play’s themes.
Lithgow reflects on aging and his place in the theatre, describing himself as a ‘journeyman’ actor open to good writing and collaboration.
Lithgow’s portrayal is framed against his broader body of work, including roles in The World According to Garp and Love Is Strange.
Giant has won Olivier Awards and is positioned as a nuanced examination of bigotry, generosity, and the human cost of fame.
Lithgow will also be involved in a new HBO Harry Potter series, adding to his long list of high-profile projects.

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