Paul Sparks Steps In for Brendan Fraser in Off-Broadway’s ‘Grangeville’
Paul Sparks will take on the lead role in Samuel D. Hunter’s “Grangeville,” stepping in for Brendan Fraser, who exited the production due to unforeseen circumstances.
The world premiere, directed by Jack Serio, is set to debut at Signature Theatre Off-Broadway on February 4 and run through March 16.
In “Grangeville,” Sparks is set to portray Jerry, the older of two half-brothers who reunite under the strain of caring for their ailing mother. Opposite Sparks, Brian J. Smith is slated to play Arnold, an artist who has distanced himself from his Idaho roots and is now living in Rotterdam.
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The production features a creative team that includes scenic design by the collective dots, costume design by Ricky Reynoso, lighting design by Stacey Derosier, and sound design by Chris Darbassie.
Casting for “Grangeville” is managed by David Caparelliotis, Joe Gery, and Elena Sgouros of Caparelliotis Casting. Director Jack Serio is set to helm the production.
Sparks, a SAG and Independent Spirit Award winner, has previously appeared in Edward Albee’s “At Home at the Zoo” in 2018 and “Landscape of the Body” in 2006. Most recently, Sparks performed in the 2023 production of “Waiting for Godot.”
Theatergoers can visit the Signature Theatre Off-Broadway’s website for additional information and casting details.
