Washington DC, March 16 -- Olivier Award winner Hiran Abeysekera will play Mowgli in a new stage adaptation of 'The Jungle Book' at London's National Theatre, reported Variety.

The script of the play is written by Anupama Chandrasekhar and is directed by Indhu Rubasingham.

Abeysekera, who won the best actor Olivier in 2022 for 'Life of Pi,' heads an ensemble that includes Sarah Amankwah, Darcy Braimoh, Sebastian Charles, Laura Cubitt, Fred Davis, Ayesha Dharker, Romina Hytten, Tony Jayawardena, Avye Leventis, Kel Matsena and Sifiso Mazibuko, reported Variety.

Further casting is yet to be announced.

The production features puppetry by Lume's Nick Barnes and Finn Caldwell, some of which was showcased at a high-profile National Theatre a...