'Oh, Mary!' HBO Filmed Version Set With Cole Escola
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- HBO will debut a filmed version of the hit Broadway and West End play “Oh, Mary!” in 2027, featuring Cole Escola as Mary Todd Lincoln.
- The special was recorded during the July 28, 2026 performance in London and includes a cast with Giles Terera, Bianca Leigh, Tony Macht, and Michael Urie.
- “Oh, Mary!” is a dark comedy exploring Mary Todd Lincoln’s struggles in the weeks before Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, focusing on themes of unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires.
- The play was directed by Sam Pinkleton, who also directed the HBO special, with executive producers including Escola and representatives from Irony Point, Mike & Carlee Productions, and Alchemation.
- Escola and Pinkleton expressed enthusiasm about bringing the show to a wider audience through HBO, highlighting its cultural significance and potential for lasting impact.
