# ‘Smear’ Campaign: George Clooney, Betty Gilpin, Adam Scott & Laverne Cox Unite For Midterms Fundraiser Of Clark Gregg Penned Political Play

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/smear-campaign-george-clooney-betty-gilpin-adam-scott-laverne-cox-unite-for-midterms-fundraiser-of-clark-gregg-penned-political-play/
- Published: 2026-10-26T20:05:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-26T20:12:59+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/10/george-clooney-midterms-fundraiser-clark-gregg-play-1237184362/
- Topics: Celebrity, Elections, Entertainment, Politics

## Key points

- Clooney and fellow actors will perform Gregg’s political play.
- The 1 November fundraiser supports two state-focused organisations.
- The play examines election disinformation and AI.

## Summary

George Clooney, Betty Gilpin, Laverne Cox, Adam Scott and other actors will join Clark Gregg for a one-night reading of his political comedy *Smear* in New York on 1 November. The fundraiser is intended to support organisations working on state-level elections ahead of the 2026 US midterms.

The 90-minute play follows former lovers and political operatives contesting a North Carolina congressional race, and explores disinformation and the role of artificial intelligence. Proceeds will go to The States Project and The States Forum through the Oath fundraising platform; tickets are priced at $500, $1,000 and $5,000. The venue is being withheld for security reasons.

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