A Reluctant Satirist Takes On the Bomb
Briefly

Iannucci initially viewed 'Dr. Strangelove' as metaphorical, likening the inability to avoid nuclear disaster to modern society's climate change challenges. However, current events shifted this perspective.
As Iannucci and director Sean Foley adapted the play, escalating global tensions and nuclear posturing by world leaders made 'Dr. Strangelove' feel more relevant, reflecting real fears of doomsday.
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