Actor Jon Lithgow has ed HBO’s The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle).
In 1933, Gardner introduced Perry Mason in The Case of the Velvet Claws. Forty years later, the author's version of the criminal defense lawyer appeared for the last time in The Case of the Postponed Murder. From 1957 to 1966, Raymund Burr portrayed Perry Mason in CBS’ celebrated adaptation (Perry Mason), and later reprised the character in 26 television films. Prior to the internet boom, Perry Mason was a staple of American pop culture, but has since disappeared from the spotlight during the 21st century. In 2016, Friday Night Lights. Alongside Rhys in the main role, Tatiana Maslany and Shea Whigham were previously cast in HBO’s Perry Mason. The series will be set in 1932 Los Angeles, thus allowing for numerous subplots associated with classic Hollywood and The Great Depression.
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As for Lithgow, the 73-year-old continues to be a relevant figure in both television and feature films. In 1983 and 1984, he received Oscar nominations for The World Accord to Garp and of Endearment, respectively. A full decade before, Lithgow had already won his first Tony Award for “The Changing Room.” During the ‘90s, he received numerous accolades for his performance in NBC’s 3rd Rock from the Sun, and recently (2017) won a Primetime Emmy Award for Netflix’s Late Night, and will soon be seen as Roger Allies in Jay Roach’s still-untitled drama about the Fox News founder, co-starring Margot Robbie, Charlize Theron, and Nicole Kidman.
For HBO’s Perry Mason, Lithgow will bring some old-school sensibilities to the role, along with a solid understanding of modern storytelling. As a performer, he’s fully capable of leading an ensemble cast, and will complement Perry Mason’s relatively young lead, Rhys. As Lithgow approaches his mid-70s, his new HBO role will only further establish him as one of the industry’s most versatile and recognizable performers, and perhaps lead to yet another prestigious trophy.
Source: Deadline