Shia LaBeouf Making Stage Debut in David Mamet’s ‘Henry Johnson’
variety.comBrent Lang Executive Editor Shia LaBeouf will make his stage debut in the world premiere of “Henry Johnson,” a new play from David Mamet.
The production will be mounted at the Electric Lodge venue in Venice, Calif. and will be directed by “The L Word: Generation Q” showrunner Marja-Lewis Ryan.
The cast will feature Oscar nominee David Paymer, as well as Dominic Hoffman and Evan Jongkeit. According to an official description, the show “follows the plight of a man after an act of compassion upends his life.” Between Mamet and LaBeouf, it may be a controversial night of theater.
LaBeouf’s acting career in Hollywood has been overshadowed by assault and sexual battery allegations that were leveled against him by musician FKA Twigs, his former romantic partner.
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