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Brody's Dream: Broadway Debut in 'The Fear of 13'
31 Jan
Summary
- Adrien Brody makes his Broadway debut in 'The Fear of 13'.
- The play tells the true story of Nick Yarris, exonerated after 22 years on death row.
- The production partners with The Innocence Project, aiding the wrongfully convicted.
Actor Adrien Brody is set to make his much-anticipated Broadway debut in "The Fear of 13," a play that delves into the remarkable true story of Nick Yarris. Yarris endured over two decades on death row for crimes he did not commit before his exoneration through DNA evidence. Brody, who has a history in theater since his teenage years, expressed his excitement about returning to the intimate setting of stage productions.
The play, which Brody previously performed in a London production, casts him as Yarris, with Tessa Thompson portraying a volunteer who visits the inmate. The narrative is adapted from Yarris's own account, a story previously shared through a memoir and a documentary. The Broadway run will feature a partnership with The Innocence Project, the organization that was instrumental in Yarris's exoneration and continues to fight for the wrongfully convicted.
"The Fear of 13" begins previews on March 19 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with opening night scheduled for April 15. The limited engagement is directed by Tony Award winner David Cromer and will run for 16 weeks. This debut represents a significant milestone for Brody, who has established a successful career in film and television over the past three decades.
