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Daredevil Star's Audacious Elvis Heist Plot
2 Oct
Summary
- Charlie Cox stars as a crook plotting to steal Elvis Presley's body.
- The play is set in Memphis, 1977, with a heist for a million-dollar ransom.
- The production premieres December 16, running through February 6, 2027.
Charlie Cox, acclaimed for his role as 'Daredevil,' is set to lead a new London stage production, 'The King's Ransom.' The play, written by Stuart Slade, unfolds in Memphis during 1977 and centers on Vince Black, a character portrayed by Cox. Black hatches an audacious scheme to kidnap Elvis Presley's corpse, aiming to secure a million-dollar ransom.
Cox's character assembles a team of misfits for this ambitious heist. The ensemble cast includes Blake Harrison, Tom Fletcher, and Christopher Short as Elvis. The production is directed by Matthew Dunster, known for '2:22: A Ghost Story.'
'The King's Ransom' will have its world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse. Previews begin on December 5, with the official opening on December 16. The play is scheduled to run until February 6, 2027. Cox has previous theatre experience at the Donmar Warehouse and in the West End production of 'Betrayal.'
