


In a statement, they added: “As the world grapples with democracy and government in our divided age of surveillance, ‘fake news’ and truth decay, the urgency of Orwell’s masterpiece is undeniable. Icke and Macmillan said it would be a “bold new version” of Orwell’s story in a world that has developed a dangerous addiction to disinformation. The TV project is being overseen for wiip by David Flynn, who will executive produce alongside Icke, Macmillan, and Lee. “As long as I have a play, Jennifer Lawrence has a place to puke,” Wilde jokingly tweeted at the time. Jennifer Lawrence was said to be among those who found the show too much, making a dash for the bathroom during one particular performance. Protagonist Winston Smith was depicted in brutal, blood-spattering torture scenes as he grappled with Big Brother’s oppression, and there were reports of audience members fainting and vomiting. The play made headlines for its shocking reimagining of Orwell’s vision of denialism, propaganda, endless war, and mass surveillance.

Facebook Drama Series Starring Claire Foy As Sheryl Sandberg In Works From Anonymous Content & Wiip
