The 64-year-old Academy Award-winning actor narrates the play’s theme of searching for truth behind a story. “Good Night, and Good Luck” tells the gripping true story of journalist Edward R. Murrow’s battle against U.S. Sen. Joseph McCarthy. The play is based on the 2005 film starring Clooney, Robert Downey Jr., and Jeff Daniels.
A five-time Tony-nominated production will air live on CNN for one night only, ahead of the annual awards show. Viewers can catch it June 7 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. on CNN apps or stream it on Max.
The Broadway play cast includes notable actors such as George Clooney as Edward R. Murrow, Clark Gregg as Don Hollenbeck, and Paul Gross as William S. Paley. The production’s penultimate performance will be broadcast live, offering fans a chance to experience the gripping drama.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2025/06/06/good-night-and-good-luck-play-live/84015330007