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Nichols to direct Craig and Weisz in Broadway play 'Betrayal'

English actress Rachel Weisz attends the The European premiere of "Oz The Great And Powerful" at The Empire Leicester Square in London on February 28, 2013. UPI/Paul Treadway

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Published: April 5, 2013 at 1:15 PM

NEW YORK, April 5 (UPI) -- Married British film stars Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are to co-star with Rafe Spall on Broadway in Harold Pinter's "Betrayal," producers announced Friday.

To be directed by 10-time Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, the play will begin its limited engagement Oct. 1 at the Barrymore Theatre. Opening night is set for Nov. 3 and the drama is scheduled to run through Jan. 5.

Weisz will play Emma, who is married to publisher Robert, but having a long-term affair with Jerry, a literary agent and Robert's best friend, a synopsis said.

Topics: Rachel Weisz, Daniel Craig, Harold Pinter, Mike Nichols

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