Simply Streep – The Meryl Streep Archives » Ewan McGregor Joins “August: Osage County”

WELCOME TO SIMPLY STREEP

Created in 1999, Simply Streep is your premiere online resource on Meryl Streep's extensive work on film, television and the theatre - a career that is unmatched in modern film and that has won her numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, and the praise to be one of the world's greatest working actresses. At Simply Streep, we have built an extensive collection to discover Miss Streep's work through an archive of press articles, pictures and videos, alongside information on the charities and causes she supports. There is much to discover, so enjoy your stay.

Explore the Meryl Streep archives

Browse topics by year, genre or try out a search

Sep 12

2012

August: Osage County

Ewan McGregor Joins “August: Osage County”

According to Deadline, Ewan McGregor has been cast alongside Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts in August: Osage County, the movie adaptation of Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer- and Tony-winning play that begins production September 24. The Weinstein Company made the announcement today. McGregor will play Bill Fordham, the estranged husband of Barbara (Roberts) and son-in-law of pill-popping matriarch Violet Weston (Streep). A college professor, he left his wife for one of his students but wants to be there for his family. His marriage is disintegrating and his patience is running thin. And according to Variety, Misty Upham has joined the cast as well. Upham will play a college student who comes to work for Streep’s character.

Read posts from the archive:

www.simplystreep.com

Simply Streep - The Meryl Streep Archives is a non-profit fansite and is not affiliated with Ms. Streep herself or her management in any way. The cause of this website is to represent the work of Meryl Streep in an accurate and up-to-date version for fans all over the world. I do not claim ownership for any information or material published on this website. If any copyright holder wishes to have specific content removed, please drop me a line. I hope you enjoy your stay and check back soon!

www.simplystreep.com | Simply Streep - The Meryl Streep Archives | Created in 1999
Simply Streep - The Meryl Streep Archives is created by a fan, is a non-profit fansite and not affiliated with Ms. Streep herself or her management in any way. The cause of this website is to represent the work of Meryl Streep in an accurate and up-to-date version for fans all over the world. I do not claim ownership for any information or material published on this website. If any copyright holder wishes to have specific content removed, please contact me. Enjoy your stay!