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People in the News: McGregor returns to London stage for minimum wage
By The Associated Press - 05/13/2007
LONDON (AP) — Ewan McGregor may earn millions making movies, but the actor has decided to perform Shakespeare on the London stage for minimum wage.
The 36-year-old star, known for Holly-wood roles such as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars films, will earn $790 a week — standard minimum wage for actors in Britain — playing Shakespeare’s arch villain Iago in ‘‘Othello,’’ Donmar Warehouse spokeswoman Kate Morley said Saturday.
McGregor was recruited for the role by Donmar Warehouse artistic director Michael Grandage, who worked with the actor on the musical ‘‘Guys and Dolls.’’ The production marks Grandage’s fifth anniversary as the acclaimed theater’s artistic director.
It opens on Dec. 4.
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