What it’s about
National Theatre Live: Man and Boy (2026)
Jazz, Broadway and the Great Depression. In 1930s New York City, international financier Gregor Antonescu's luck has finally run out. As news of a catastrophic business deal ripples across the world, he flees to the apartment of his estranged son Basil. Truths are uncovered and relationships are tested as Gregor gets down to business, to save his reputation and keep his empire from collapse. In his National Theatre debut, director Anthony Lau (The Crucible) brings a sharp, contemporary edge to Terence Rattigan's tale of paternity and corruption, with Ben Daniels (The Normal Heart) and Laurie Kynaston (Long Day's Journey into Night) playing father and son.
Opening against Master of the Universe, this one will be fighting for the same weekend conversation.
It hits the big screen on May 21, 2026.
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When does National Theatre Live: Man and Boy come out?
National Theatre Live: Man and Boy is scheduled to open in US theaters on May 21, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: Man and Boy?
Ben Daniels, Laurie Kynaston, Phoebe Campbell, Nick Fletcher and Isabella Laughland lead the cast, directed by Anthony Lau.
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