Bill Burr Does Not Want to Talk About Politics
Briefly

David Mamet's play 'Glengarry Glen Ross' returns to Broadway with Bob Odenkirk in the lead after Nathan Lane recommended Bill Burr for a role. The play captures the bleak existence of desperate real-estate salesmen navigating a cutthroat business world without the presence of women or external support. Burr, making his Broadway debut, is known for his compelling stand-up routines and can evoke deep emotion through humor, making him a fitting choice for the play's intense themes of male competition and existential dread.
"Glengarry Glen Ross" presents a raw portrayal of salesmen navigating insecurities and masculinity, depicting their struggles in a competitive, often ruthless environment.
Nathan Lane's insistence on casting Bill Burr in "Glengarry Glen Ross" reflects a vision for the character that aligns with the struggles and authenticity of Mamet's world.
Read at The New Yorker
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