VideoMichael J. Shannon Talks Cat on a Hot Tin RoofShannon played Reverend in the Young Vic production, which will premiere in movie theatres on February 22.
By
Olivia Clement
February 09, 2018
On February 22, National Theatre Live will premiere the acclaimed 2017 Young Vic staging of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof with Sienna Miller in cinemas all over the world. Watch Michael J. Shannon, who played Reverend in the Benedict Andrews-helmed production, in the video above.
Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof officially opened July 24 in the West End starring Miller as Maggie and Jack O’Connell as Brick. Completing the cast were Colm Meaney (Big Daddy), Lisa Palfrey (Big Mama), Hayley Squires (Mae), Brian Gleeson (Gooper), Richard Hansel (Doctor), and Shannon.
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