Actor Alec Baldwin has been cast in NBC’s live production of A Few Good Men.
Baldwin is set to take on role of Col. Nathan Jessep, the part made famous by Jack Nicholson in the 1992 adaptation of Aaron Sorkin’s play.
The live production will also be executive produced by Baldwin, along with Sorkin, Craig Zadan, and Neil Meron.
“Alec Baldwin is the gift that keeps on giving at NBC, and we’re excited to have him starring in Aaron Sorkin’s towering work as we expand our live theater imprint beyond musicals,” said NBC Entertainment Chairman, Robert Greenblatt.
“No stranger to live television, Alec is the most multi-faceted actor in the world and his range is incomparable. He will put his own inimitable stamp on the role of Col. Jessep in a play that is still as surprising and relevant as ever, from one of the most gifted writers working today.”
Sorkin, who penned the initial stage script back in 1989 before adapting it for the big screen, has also commented on Baldwin’s casting:
“Alec is one of our greatest actors. Having him play this role — live onstage for a television audience — is a dream come true. This will be a brand new take on Nathan Jessep and I expect that Alec is going to bust through TV screens and right into living rooms”.
Baldwin is currently the only actor cast in the production. With no word yet as who will be taking on the character played by Tom Cruise in the movie.
Via Variety
Originally published July 19, 2017. Updated April 16, 2018.
