Giant - West End

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 7/2/25 at 9:29am

Couldn’t find a subject post about this so creating a new one. 

At today’s matinee and they’re filming for worldwide distribution. Makes me think a transfer won’t be happening this season. 

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/2/25 at 9:34am

Did they say it’s for worldwide distribution? I’m not saying at all that you’re wrong, just curious if they said that. 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 7/2/25 at 10:47am

Its what the message says throughout the theater. Will post when I’m able.  Mind you, it also says “intended for…” so there is a carve-out. 

[always bway]

Posted: 7/6/25 at 3:45pm

Betting this play transfers to NYC and beyond. It is very good and deals with antisemitism head on, at a time it's on the rise.

Maybe they are filming to show NYC and international producers to help book it? 

...or even a pro shot? 

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 7/6/25 at 6:51pm

this is 100% transferring next season. Likely filimg for a later NT Live release

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/6/25 at 7:05pm

Transferring AND a proshot - that’s the message board dream combo. 

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 7/6/25 at 8:09pm

and right on cue it is Jordan with an obnixous comment that adds nothing to the actual conversation

[Huss417]

Posted: 7/6/25 at 8:22pm

BoringBoredBoard40 said: "and right on cue it is Jordan with an obnixous comment that adds nothing to the actual conversation"

Considering you were too lazy to quote the message you are inferring but if it happens to be.

"Transferring AND a proshot - that’s the message board dream combo. "

What is wrong with that? I think the majority of the people here would be happy with both.

I might also add that your comment added nothing to the actual conversation.

Updated On: 7/6/25 at 08:22 PM

[BoringBoredBoard40]

Posted: 7/6/25 at 8:25pm

Huss417 said: "BoringBoredBoard40 said: "and right on cue it is Jordan with an obnixous comment that adds nothing to the actual conversation"

Considering you were too lazy to quote the message you are inferring but if it happens to be.

"Transferring AND a proshot - that’s the message board dream combo. "

What is wrong with that?I think the majority of the people here would be happy with both.

I might also add that your comment added nothing to the actual conversation."

go touch grass bruv

[Huss417]

Posted: 7/6/25 at 8:26pm

BoringBoredBoard40 said: "Huss417 said: "BoringBoredBoard40 said: "and right on cue it is Jordan with an obnixous comment that adds nothing to the actual conversation"

Considering you were too lazy to quote the message you are inferring but if it happens to be.

"Transferring AND a proshot - that’s the message board dream combo. "

What is wrong with that?I think the majority of the people here would be happy with both.

I might also add that your comment added nothing to the actual conversation."

go touch grass bruv"

I'll think about it once you grow up.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 7/6/25 at 8:31pm

Dafuk did I do to piss you off?

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 7/6/25 at 8:39pm

BoringBoredBoard40 said: "and right on cue it is Jordan with an obnixous comment that adds nothing to the actual conversation"

Jordan is one of the few people contributing anything of note to these boards, so I’m not sure where this comment is coming from.

Anyway, this play has all the makings of a NY transfer, and I hope it does. The last time I saw John Lithgow onstage was All My Sons and, while tremendous in that, he deserved a better production.

Updated On: 7/6/25 at 08:39 PM

[willep]

Posted: 7/7/25 at 10:22am

I hope it comes over. His schedule for Harry Potter can’t possible be that big for the first couple of seasons to make him completely unavailable for a run.

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 7/7/25 at 10:22am

BoringBoredBoard40 said: "this is 100% transferring next season. Likely filimg for a later NT Live release"

Your mouth to God’s ear. I’d love nothing more for this remarkable, smart, “talky” play (…there are so few good ones anymore) to transfer and for Lithgow to get another Tony. That said, this production is not associated with the National Theater to the best of my knowledge but derives from the Royal Court. Does the National present non-National shows for broadcast?

Oh, here’s the pic of the sign that I took, hope it comes through  

[KevinKlawitter]

Posted: 7/7/25 at 10:32am

willep said: "I hope it comes over. His schedule for Harry Potter can’t possible be that big for the first couple of seasons to make him completely unavailable for a run."

My theory has been he took the Harry Potter job because he was already going to be in the UK anyway for Giant and shooting a supporting role in a TV show would easily fit into his schedule. And considering he's made no secret of his desire to do Giant on Broadway (as well as try for a film adaptation) I'm sure he and his team are already scoping out potential theaters that would be open when he's not at Hogwarts.

[willep]

Posted: 7/7/25 at 10:46am

To be fair, taking Harry Potter requires him to go to the UK for the next 7-8 years, not just being there this year, and he’s said in interviews that he will be ready to be on set once Giant closes, and only do costume/makeup tests during the run.

[theatergoer3]

Posted: 7/7/25 at 10:55am

Play Esq. said: "BoringBoredBoard40 said: "this is 100% transferring next season. Likely filimg for a later NT Live release"

Your mouth to God’s ear. I’d love nothing more for this remarkable, smart, “talky” play (…there are so few good ones anymore) to transfer and for Lithgow to get another Tony. That said, this production is not associated with the National Theater to the best of my knowledge but derives from the Royal Court. Does the National present non-National shows for broadcast?

Oh, here’s the pic of the sign that I took, hope it comes through

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Just seeing a question mark box on my end on mobile. 

[Play Esq.]

Posted: 7/7/25 at 11:48am

Arg! I totally saw it when it posted but now it’s just a question mark 😠