Watch first look of George Clooney's performance in Broadway debut (exclusive)

"What matters? Honesty. Facts. Integrity. Accuracy. Truth."

It may sound like a recent speech in reaction to the 2024 election, but these are the words of Edward R. Murrow , the journalist who took on U.S. Senator Joseph McCarthy in the midst of his actions involving the House of Un-American Activities Committee.

They are also the words that George Clooney utters in the first look at his performance in his Broadway debut for Good Night, and Good Luck. Clooney is set to portray Murrow in a strictly limited engagement (99 performances only) beginning previews on March 12, before opening officially on March 3 at New York's Winter Garden Theatre. Entertainment Weekly has your first look at Clooney's interpretation of Murrow in the video above.

"There are a certain kind of people wired in a certain kind of way, who know there's a story behind the story if you're bold enough, if you're passionate enough to speak out, if you're brave enough to stand up to the forces determined to keep you silent," Clooney's Murrow says in the trailer. "No matter the consequences. There are a certain kind of people who are the lifeblood of democracy, never wavering, never faltering, never straying in their pursuit of what matters — and what matters? Honesty. Facts. Integrity. Accuracy. Truth. Good night, and good luck."

Clooney also co-wrote the play with longtime producing and writing partner Grant Heslov. The script is based on the 2005 film of the same name, also written by Clooney and Heslov. The project marked Clooney's second feature as a director, and it garnered six Oscar nominations, including nods for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.

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In the 2005 film, David Strathairn played Murrow, while Clooney acted opposite him as Fred W. Friendly, co-producer of Murrow's See It Now program. Both the film and the play take their title from Murrow's signature sign-off.

David Cromer, who won a Tony Award for directing The Band's Visit, is attached to direct. Further details, including the rest of the cast, are still to be announced.

Watch the video above for more.