Theater Watch first look of George Clooney's performance in Broadway debut, Good Night, and Good Luck Clooney will portray famed newsman Edward R. Murrow in a strictly limited engagement beginning in March. By Maureen Lee Lenker Maureen Lee Lenker Maureen Lee Lenker is a senior writer at Entertainment Weekly with over seven years of experience in the entertainment industry. An award-winning journalist, she's written for Turner Classic Movies, Ms. Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, and more. She's worked at EW for six years covering film, TV, theater, music, and books. The author of EW's quarterly romance review column, "Hot Stuff," Maureen holds Master's degrees from both the University of Southern California and the University of Oxford. Her debut novel, It Happened One Fight, is now available. Follow her for all things related to classic Hollywood, musicals, the romance genre, and Bruce Springsteen. EW's editorial guidelines Published on November 14, 2024 08:00AM EST Comments "What matters? Honesty. Facts. Integrity. Accuracy. Truth." It may sound like a recent speech in reaction to the 2024 election, but these are the words of Edward R. Murrow, the journalist who took on U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy in the midst of his actions involving the House of Un-American Activities Committee. George Clooney claps back at Quentin Tarantino for dragging his film career: 'F‑‑‑ off' They are also the words that George Clooney utters in the first look at his performance in his Broadway debut for Good Night, and Good Luck. Clooney is set to portray Murrow in a strictly limited engagement (99 performances only) beginning previews on March 12, before opening officially on April 3 at New York's Winter Garden Theatre. Entertainment Weekly has your first look at Clooney's interpretation of Murrow in the video above. George Clooney in 'Good Night, and Good Luck' on Broadway. DKC O&M Brad Pitt crowns pal George Clooney 'the Sexiest Man Still Alive' "There are a certain kind of people wired in a certain kind of way, who know there's a story behind the story if you're bold enough, if you're passionate enough to speak out, if you're brave enough to stand up to the forces determined to keep you silent," Clooney's Murrow says in the trailer. "No matter the consequences. There are a certain kind of people who are the lifeblood of democracy, never wavering, never faltering, never straying in their pursuit of what matters — and what matters? Honesty. Facts. Integrity. Accuracy. Truth. Good night, and good luck." Clooney also co-wrote the play with longtime producing and writing partner Grant Heslov. The script is based on the 2005 film of the same name, also written by Clooney and Heslov. The project marked Clooney's second feature as a director, and it garnered six Oscar nominations, including nods for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. George Clooney responds to Donald Trump telling him to 'get out' of politics: 'I will if he does' Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. In the 2005 film, David Strathairn played Murrow, while Clooney acted opposite him as Fred W. Friendly, co-producer of Murrow's See It Now program. Both the film and the play take their title from Murrow's signature sign-off. David Cromer, who won a Tony Award for directing The Band's Visit, is attached to direct. Further details, including the rest of the cast, are still to be announced. Watch the video above for more.