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Lithgow's “Giant” Film Opens Nov 19, Tickets on Sale July 9

5/15/2026

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The filmed version of John Lithgow’s Giant opens on November 19, 2026, with tickets on sale July 9, 2026.
It was filmed at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre and stars John Lithgow as Roald Dahl with Aya Cash, Elliot Levey and others.
The play, a three-time 2025 Olivier Award winner and 2026 Tony nominee, will screen in over 900 cinemas across 18 countries and follows the 2023 edits to Dahl’s books.

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The filmed version of John Lithgow’s Giant opens on November 19, 2026, with tickets on sale July 9, 2026.
It was filmed at London’s Harold Pinter Theatre and stars John Lithgow as Roald Dahl with Aya Cash, Elliot Levey and others.
The play, a three-time 2025 Olivier Award winner and 2026 Tony nominee, will screen in over 900 cinemas across 18 countries and follows the 2023 edits to Dahl’s books.