A Star of Stage and Screen Crossing with Cunard Line

Set sail on Cunard Line’s famous Queen Mary 2 next January and you may see more than just stars in the sky. Famed actor of the stage and screen Alan Cumming has joined with Cunard Line for a trans-Atlantic crossing on the luxury cruise liner to promote his drama series, Instinct on CBS.

Crossing with Cunard Line

Alan Cumming

Actor Alan Cumming joins Cunard Line for a trans-Atlantic crossing | Photo: Cunard Line

The seven-night crossing, beginning in Southampton, England and ending in New York City, offers guests the chance to participate in question and answer sessions with Mr. Cumming as well as a screening of the show hosted by the actor.

The CBS police drama Instinct, in which Mr. Cumming plays Dr. Dylan Reinhart, is based on the James Patterson Book, Murder Games, in which a serial killer uses Reinhart’s books as inspiration for his crimes.

Senior Vice President of Cunard Line, Josh Leibowitz, expressed his excitement for the partnership between actor and cruise line.

“Cunard is delighted to welcome the amazingly talented Alan Cumming on Queen Mary 2’s January 3, 2019 Transatlantic Crossing,” he said. “During the voyage, our guests will be able to hear and learn from one of the best in the industry—from his life and career to new ventures in the arts. This will be a trans-Atlantic highlight not to be missed.”

Alan Cumming: Master of Stage and Screen

Alan Cumming has been nominated for numerous Golden Globes, Emmys, SAG awards and more during his long career as an actor. He is most famous for his Tony award-winning performance in Cabaret, on Broadway.

A native citizen of Scotland, Mr. Cumming  received the Great Scot and Icon of Scotland awards and was made an Officer of the British Empire for his contributions to the arts and LGBTQ equality by Queen Elizabeth. He currently tours America performing a show called Legal Immigrant, which highlights his experiences coming to his adopted country through song and storytelling.

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