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Emmy-nominated Grey’s Anatomy star Kate Burton is set to appear in Laura Wade’s new adaptation of The Constant Wife. She’ll play Mrs. Culver opposite Game of Thrones alum Rose Leslie’s Constance Middleton. The play, set in 1920s London, explores themes of empowerment and societal expectations with a modern twist. Burton expressed excitement about revisiting the story two decades after her Broadway performance.

Key Points: Grey's Anatomy Star Kate Burton Joins The Constant Wife Revival

  • Kate Burton to play Mrs. Culver in Laura Wade’s adaptation
  • Rose Leslie makes RSC debut as Constance Middleton
  • Play explores 1920s gender norms with modern relevance
  • Burton revisits role after 20 years since Broadway performance
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'Grey's Anatomy' actor Kate Burton bags role in 'The Constant Wife'

Emmy-nominated Kate Burton joins Rose Leslie in Laura Wade's fresh adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham's The Constant Wife.

"Returning to 'The Constant Wife' two decades after playing Constance on Broadway is both surreal and thrilling – Kate Burton"

Los Angeles, May 20

Actor Kate Burton, best known for her role in 'Grey's Anatomy', will be seen in Laura Wade's new adaptation of 'The Constant Wife.'

As per Variety, Burton, Emmy nominated for her roles in ABC hits "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal," will play Mrs. Culver, mother to Constance Middleton in the production. "Game of Thrones" alum Rose Leslie, previously announced, will take on the role of Constance in her own RSC debut.

Set in 1920s London, Maugham's original play follows Constance Middleton, a society woman who discovers her husband's affair with her best friend but refuses to play the role of either the deceived wife or the woman scorned. Instead, she crafts an unconventional and empowered response that challenges the era's rigid social expectations, turning the tables on both her husband and society's double standards. Wade reimagines this subversive comedy for contemporary audiences while maintaining its central character as "a 1920s heroine with a decidedly modern spirit," according to Variety.

"Returning to 'The Constant Wife' two decades after playing Constance on Broadway is both surreal and thrilling," Burton told Variety. "Laura Wade has sharpened Maugham's original script with razor-sharp wit, her adaptation brings a distinct modern relevance to this play which I think audiences will really respond to."

- ANI

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Priya K.
Kate Burton is such a versatile actress! Loved her in Grey's Anatomy, and now this sounds like another powerful role. The storyline seems very progressive for the 1920s setting - reminds me of some strong female characters in Indian literature too. Looking forward to watching this adaptation! ✨
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Rahul S.
Interesting choice of play to adapt. While I appreciate strong female characters, I hope they don't modernize it too much and lose the essence of the original. Sometimes Western adaptations go overboard with contemporary messaging. That said, Kate Burton is always brilliant - she'll do justice to any role.
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Ananya M.
Oooh Rose Leslie from Game of Thrones too! This cast is fire 🔥 The plot sounds like it would make for great discussions about gender roles - something we're grappling with in India too. Hope it gets a streaming release so we can watch it here!
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Vikram J.
Not my usual genre, but the way they describe the protagonist's response to her husband's affair sounds intriguing. Reminds me of some strong women in Indian cinema who've broken stereotypes. Maybe Bollywood should take notes for period dramas!
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Sneha P.
As someone who studied English literature, I'm excited to see Maugham's work being adapted! The original play was quite bold for its time. Hope this adaptation maintains that spirit while making it accessible to today's audiences. Kate Burton as the mother character is perfect casting!

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