Colm Feore on performing power and the theatre of politics
Colm Feore is no stranger to playing the strongman. The King Lear star and new House of Cards cast member comments on acting with authority.
Colm Feore has commanded the spotlight with his portrayals of Pierre Trudeau, Cassius and King Lear — now the celebrated screen and stage actor is set for a new authoritative role. Feore will join the next season of Netflix political drama House of Cards.
Against the backdrop of election campaigns in Canada and the U.S., Feore joins Shad to reflect on the relationship between acting and politics.
WEB EXTRA | CBC TV will broadcast the Stratford version of King Lear, starring Colm Feore, this Sunday. Watch a tense interaction between the unraveling king and his daughter, Cordelia.