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The 34-year-old Englishman, who finished tied third at the Masters last week, was joined by Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig and Elvis Smylie in agreeing a deal.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Six years after the end of ‘Schitt’s Creek,’ Dan Levy has joined forces with Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf to depict what happens when a family gets caught up in organized crime.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
More than any staging I’ve seen, this version, directed by Joe Mantello and starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf as Willy and Linda Loman, casts the play in an existential light.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Levy: Laurie has a five-year rule — she will watch things after five years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
“Well, sir, what is it?” and Laurie sat down, without a sign of interest in face or voice.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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