DEATH OF A SALESMAN at NT with Tracy Letts, Paul Mescal, Ciaran Hinds, dir. Rebecca Frecknall

Summer/autumn 2027, in repertory with "A Whistle in the Dark." Letts will make his UK stage debut as Willy, with Mescal as Biff and Hinds as Ben. Rebecca Frecknall directing.

Further casting announced for 'Death of a Salesman' and 'A Whistle in the Dark' at the National Theatre | London Theatre

JT2030 said: "Wow, Letts is *fantastic* casting. Would love a future production where he plays opposite Carrie Coon as Linda.

Great season at NT!"

I think she would play much too young at this point, but he is indeed fantastic casting. Hoping for a pro shot/live simulcast.

As everyone's said... super duper exciting casting.

Frecknall is a concern.

KJisgroovy said: "As everyone's said... super duper exciting casting.

Frecknall is a concern."

I doubt I’d shell out money to see anything Frecknall does, after having seen her Cabaret and Streetcar.

I know many people join NT at Home for a month or two, binge some shows, and then cancel.

I didn't think I'd need to see another Salesman after Joe Mantello's production, but WOW I want to see Letts play this part!

Play Esq. said: "Mescal is what’s throwing me off here. Letts will probably be great, but if this weren’t the National, it would bomb at the box office. I’d be skeptical about a transfer unless the reviews are ravishing."


I’m not so sure about it bombing in a commercial run. Mescal is a big star right now.

KJisgroovy said: "As everyone's said... super duper exciting casting.

Frecknall is a concern."

Frecknall would be a concern if a musical.

She's a mixed bag with plays - but her recent "Cleansed" and "Summer &Smoke" were great with "Streetcar" middling with a unique performances from the leads, including Mescal.