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Jeff Daniels portrays Reagan, while Harris plays the Soviet leader.
It will mark the third time Harris has appeared in a production of Shakespeares famous tragedy.
It was slightly bonkers but I absolutely loved doing it, he says.
Jared HarrisCourtesy of Royal Shakespeare Company
It was derided as the pyjamaHamlet because Rylance played the part wearing bedroom attire.
The characters thumpingly depressed.
You find it hard to get out of bed, he adds.
(L-R) Luke Thallon, Nancy Carroll, Elliot Levey and Nia TowleCourtesy Royal Shakespeare Company
He laughs as he recalls that his character in that production ofHamletcomes on late in the play.
It was the most delicious flop.
You cant just say you want to do more theater, you have to show up.
And I like the idea of doingHamletagain, playing Claudius.
Its a really juicy, fun part.
You are in control of the edit of your performance.
Harris wraps up his scenes inReykjaviknext week and then joins Goold and theHamletcompany in Stratford for rehearsals in December.
In fact, Goold cast Thallon in his first job in Mike Bartletts playAlbion.
Hes a great young actor whos really committed to the theater.
He didnt win, but he has proved himself a winner again and again.
