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Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson are set to make their Broadway debuts this spring in The Fear of 13.
As per a new report from PEOPLE Magazine, the newly released trailer offers a haunting glimpse into the real-life story of Nick Yarris.
This role portrayed by Brody, a man who spent more than two decades on death row after being wrongfully convicted of rape and murder, before eventually being exonerated by DNA evidence.
The stage production marks a major milestone for both actors, with The Fear of 13 serving as Brody and Thompson’s first-ever appearances on Broadway.
In the trailer, Brody’s Yarris reflected on the injustice he endured, saying, “They just needed someone to blame.”
He continued, “I lived in silence for more than two years. Now even the truth sounds like a lie,” before closing the monologue with the chilling line, “I forgive you for killing me.”
Previously, Brody voiced strong opinions about artificial intelligence saying that the heart of storytelling remains human, while AI works for the vision, at the Red Sea Film Festival.
Brody continued explaining that technology can offer new tools for filmmakers but it cannot replace the depth and honesty that come from human experiences.
However, the Pianist actor further said that actors carry a responsibility to bring authenticity to every performance and no machine can ever replicate that connection.
“Even if you can fabricate it or whatever, we really should always cherish and support the creative process and the beauty of filmmaking,” he added.
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