India, July 9 -- Luke Newton has signed on to play Alexander McQueen in a new Off-Broadway production that dives into the designer's complicated life. Titled House of McQueen, the show opens this fall in New York. According to a report by Netflix Junkie, previews begin August 19. Opening night is scheduled for September 9 at The Mansion at Hudson Yards.

It's a dramatic pivot for Newton, who's spent the last few years winning over fans as Colin Bridgerton on Netflix. But before he was in the spotlight for Regency romance, he had deep roots in the theatre world. His past stage work includes The Book of Mormon and The Shape of Things. Now, he is taking on a real-life figure known for his creative genius and his demons.

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