Kim Kardashian has crammed a lot into her career. She’s a reality TV pioneer, a fashion brand founder and the lead of a Ryan Murphy show. Now, “The Kardashians” star is about to take on a new challenge — Broadway.
No, Kardashian will not be crossing the boards. Instead, she’s joining the producing team of “The Fear of 13,” a prison drama that stars Oscar-winner Adrien Brody and Emmy-nominee Tessa Thompson. In a press release touting Kardashian’s addition, “The Fear of 13” says the move is “part of her continued effort to bring attention to criminal justice reform.”
The show by Lindsey Ferrentino is currently in previews on Broadway after wrapping up an acclaimed West End run. It centers around the true story of Nick Yarris, who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit. David Cromer, a Tony winner for “The Band’s Visit,” directs. Opening night is set for April 15.
Kardashian, the founder of Skims and a mainstay in reality shows along with the rest of her Calabasas clan, recently starred in the legal drama series “All’s Fair” alongside Glenn Close, Naomi Watts, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor and Sarah Paulson. She has used her celebrity to bring attention to the wrongfully convicted and has lobbied for prison reform and clemency. She famously engaged in a four-year law apprenticeship and took, but so far has not passed, the California Bar Exam.
“My commitment to criminal justice reform has always been about more than just policy – it’s about people,” Kardashian said in a statement. “I’ve learned that sometimes the most effective way to change minds is through a powerful story. ‘The Fear of 13’ is that story. It’s a raw, honest look at Nick Yarris’s wrongful conviction and the systemic failures that kept him behind bars for twenty years. I couldn’t be prouder to make my Broadway producing debut with a project that carries such vital weight.”
“The Fear of 13” is produced by Seaview, Wessex Grove, and Gavin Kalin Productions. The ensemble includes Ephraim Sykes, Michael Cavinder, Eddie Cooper, Victor Cruz and Eboni Flowers.
The show has collaborated with the Innocence Project, whose mission is to free the innocent and prevent wrongful convictions.
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