Will Harrison, Sam Robards to Star on Broadway in James Graham's Punch

Initial casting has been announced for the Broadway premiere of James Graham’s new play Punch.

The drama, which received five stars from WhatsOnStage for both its world premiere run at the Nottingham Playhouse in May 2024 and its current transfer to the Young Vic in London, is based on the book Right From Wrong by Jacob Dunne (who also serves as a production consultant). It tells the true-life account of how Dunne threw a single punch—with fatal consequences—and ended up in prison. It explores themes of forgiveness, toxic masculinity, class and the education system.

Presented by Manhattan Theatre Club at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, Punch will star Will Harrison (Daisy Jones and the Six) as Jacob, Lucy Taylor (Dance Nation) as Mum/Wendy, Sam Robards (Hotel Cocaine) as David, and Camila Canó-Flaviá (Patriots) as Clare/Nicola). Additional casting will be revealed at a later date.

The Broadway production will be helmed by Adam Penford, with a creative team comprising Anna Fleischle (sets and costumes), Robbie Butler (lighting), Alexandra Faye Braithwaite, Leanne Pinder (movement direction), Lynne Page (movement consultation), and Kev McCurdy (fight direction).

Previews begin September 9, in advance of a September 29 opening.