Johnny Depp has immensely supported his longtime friend Robert Downey Jr. in his new theatrical venture. Depp, 61, took to Instagram to share that he attended a performance of Downey's Broadway debut in "McNeal" at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.
"Most fortunate to witness my dear, brilliant friend Bob Downey and the superb cast of 'McNeal' last night at @lctheater. Outstanding! Go see it if you can!!!" Depp wrote. Downey said on social media, "It's been 40 years since I was last on 'the boards,' but hopefully I'll knock the dust off quick.
'McNeal' is a timely and important story about the future of creatives, and I intend to do it justice." In the play, Downey portrays Jacob McNeal, described as "one of our greatest" writers and a "perpetual candidate for the Nobel Prize in Literature." The synopsis states, "McNeal also has an estranged son, a new novel, old axes to grind, and an unhealthy fascination with artificial intelligence.
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