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Brody and Thompson to Lead Broadway Run in The Fear of 13
theater1 month ago

Brody and Thompson to Lead Broadway Run in The Fear of 13

Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson will make their Broadway debuts in Lindsey Ferrentino’s The Fear of 13, a 16-week limited run directed by David Cromer at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with previews starting March 19 and opening night on April 15. The play, based on David Sington’s documentary about Nick Yarris, a death-row inmate exonerated by DNA, is produced in partnership with the Innocence Project; Brody portrays Yarris. The production previously played London’s Donmar Warehouse in 2024, with Ferrentino and Brody both Olivier-nominated for that work.

Broadway Welcomes Brody and Thompson in The Fear of 13
arts1 month ago

Broadway Welcomes Brody and Thompson in The Fear of 13

Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson will make their Broadway debuts in The Fear of 13, a 16‑week production about Nick Yarris, who spent more than two decades on death row before being exonerated by DNA evidence. Written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by David Cromer, previews begin March 19 and the show opens April 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre. Based on a 2015 documentary and a London Donmar Warehouse run, the production is backed by Seaview, Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin with a partnership with the Innocence Project.

entertainment1 month ago

Celebrities Celebrate Chanel's Coco Crush at Exclusive Dinner

Lily Allen performed at a Chanel dinner celebrating the Coco Crush jewelry collection at Chateau Marmont, sharing personal stories and connecting with guests like Tessa Thompson, who discussed her early memories with Chanel No. 5 and her upcoming awards season. The event featured celebrity appearances, intimate performances, and discussions about fashion and personal connections to the brand.

"The Marvels Final Trailer Unveils Epic MCU Team-Up and Surprising Cameos"
entertainment2 years ago

"The Marvels Final Trailer Unveils Epic MCU Team-Up and Surprising Cameos"

Marvel Studios surprises fans with the final trailer for "The Marvels," featuring Tessa Thompson's Valkyrie, who was not previously confirmed to appear in the film. The trailer showcases the return of Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, along with other characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The heroes must unite to face a new threat, Dar-Benn, and protect their universe from a reality-bending event. The appearance of Valkyrie fuels speculation about a potential A-Force movie, as the A-Force was an all-female team of Avengers in Marvel Comics.

Tessa Thompson to Star in Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda' for MGM and Plan B
entertainment2 years ago

Tessa Thompson to Star in Nia DaCosta's 'Hedda' for MGM and Plan B

Tessa Thompson is set to star as Hedda Gabler in Nia DaCosta's upcoming film "Hedda" for MGM's Orion Pictures and Plan B. The film is a reimagination of Henrik Ibsen's 1891 stage play and reunites Thompson with DaCosta after their critically acclaimed 2018 film "Little Woods". Thompson will also produce the film through her own Viva Maude label. Hedda Gabler has seen numerous screen adaptations over the years, with Ingrid Bergman and Glenda Jackson among the stars. Thompson has become a hugely in-demand name, with major roles in Marvel's Thor franchise, the Creed movies, and HBO's Westworld.