“I am absolutely delighted to be working with Kevin again for the first time since American Beauty, and I am doubly thrilled that he will be leading year three of The Bridge Project. Richard III is a play I love, and a role I think Kevin is born to play."
Spacey stated: “Sam is one of the finest directors I have had the pleasure to work with and to gain this opportunity is beyond my wildest hopes. I love Sam’s perspective on a role, carving and shaping the actor. With such a remarkable character before me I have a feeling this one is going to be a memorable experience.”
The plan was to show in New York in 2011, then following an international tour come to London in 2012, so it was with great surprise that in December, out of the blue, it was announced that tickets would go on sale to "Friends" in early January and general sale later on in the month for The Old Vic from June - September. This is one I can't miss - so got my ticket this week! Can't wait. Not so sure that Kevin Spacey is quite so sure tho...
"It's the second longest role in Shakespeare after Hamlet. And it's my second leading role in which I've ever played Shakespeare in a play. It's very exciting and very daunting and very terrifying. I think I already may have said that. Let me say that again. I'm fucking terrified."
