"Two-time Oscar winner Brody and recent Golden Globe nominee Tessa Thompson will both make their Broadway debuts in the upcoming play The Fear of 13. Directed by Tony-winner David Cromer, the show will begin previews on March 19 ahead of an April 15 opening night - right ahead of the TBA Tony-eligibility deadline. Brody is already the record holder for "longest Oscars speech" for his five-minute and 45-second-long monologue after winning Best Actor for The Brutalist."
"Brody's chances of winning aren't bad, considering he's already played his character in London in 2024 and was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Actor. The Fear of 13 follows the true story of Nick Yarris (Brody), a man who maintained his innocence for 20 years while on death row. Yarris befriends a volunteer named Jackie (Thompson), who regularly visits him. Brody lost the Olivier to John Lithgow for his performance in Giant as Roald Dahl - a production that is transferring to Broadway this season as well."
Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson will make Broadway debuts in The Fear of 13, directed by Tony-winner David Cromer. The show will begin previews on March 19 and open April 15, meeting the Tony-eligibility deadline. The play follows Nick Yarris, who maintained his innocence for 20 years on death row, and his relationship with volunteer Jackie. Brody previously played the role in London in 2024 and received an Olivier nomination. Brody is noted for holding a record for a lengthy Oscars speech, and John Lithgow's Giant is transferring to Broadway this season as well. Bette Midler's 2017 Hello, Dolly! speech exceeded four minutes.
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