Tessa Thompson Trends Amid Exciting Adrien Brody Broadway NewsJoel LefevreThu, March 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM UTC 0 Photo Credit: Bruce Glikas/WireImage via Getty Images Theatre fans are buzzing about an upcoming Broadway show starring two prominent film stars. The Fear of 13 will feature Tessa Thompson and Adrien Brody in a touching true story from years ago. Nick Yarris spent 22 years on death row following a kidnapping, rape and murder conviction from 1981. In 2004, DNA evidence established his innocence, leading to his release. His story was made into a documentary in 2015 starring Nick.
Tessa Thompson Trends Amid Exciting Adrien Brody Broadway NewsJoel LefevreThu, March 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM UTC
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Theatre fans are buzzing about an upcoming Broadway show starring two prominent film stars. The Fear of 13 will feature Tessa Thompson and Adrien Brody in a touching true story from years ago.
Nick Yarris spent 22 years on death row following a kidnapping, rape and murder conviction from 1981. In 2004, DNA evidence established his innocence, leading to his release. His story was made into a documentary in 2015 starring Nick. Tessa and Adrien will be performing in the stage adaptation of the powerful story very soon.
Tessa and Adrien will make their Broadway debuts later this month
Nick's lengthy fight for freedom is coming to New York and will feature a ton of star power. Academy Award winner Adrien Brody will portray the title role on stage. The star of The Pianist previously took on that character in a production in London. He and Tessa will be making their Broadway debuts in this upcoming show.
His performances in The Pianist and The Brutalist earned Adrien Oscars for Best Actor. Tessa meanwhile got a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress this year in Hedda. In an interview on the Today Show, Adrien admits that Nick's story moved him to tears. "It's an incredibly moving story. It's a remarkable journey," said Adrien about Nick's quest for justice. Tessa plays Jacki Schaffer, a prison volunteer who forms a bond with Nick while he's behind bars. For her performing on Broadway "feels really surreal, tremendous and a long time coming."
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The play, written by Lindsey Ferrentino, examines the psychological toll that a wrongful conviction took on Nick. It previously earned two Olivier Award nominations during its run in London.
Tessa's performances aren't the only thing people are talking about these days. The actress captured people's attention in February with an eye-catching Collina Strada dress. This upcoming production partners with the Innocence Project.
The Fear of 13 makes its Broadway debut April 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre in New York City.
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