Casting has been announced for The Kid Stays in the Picture, which is based on the life of Robert Evans and is adapted from his memoir, it is to open at The Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Downstairs on Tuesday 7 March 2017, running until Saturday 8 April 2017.
In the 1960s and 70s, Robert Evans became one of the most powerful figures in Hollywood. He saved Paramount Pictures from collapse and produced films including The Godfather and Chinatown. By the 1980s he was broke, with his personal and professional life spiralling at epic proportions. In 1994 he published his award-winning autobiography, chronicling it all.
Director Simon McBurney explores the rise and fall of the legendary film producer against the backdrop of a changing America through the second half of the 20th century.
The cast for The Kid Stays in the Picture will include: Thomas Arnold, Heather Burns, Max Casella, Clint Dyer, Danny Huston, Ajay Naidu, Madeleine Potter and will be Directed by Simon McBurney.
