Kim Kardashian’s next career move is taking her to Broadway
Kim Kardashian will serve as one of the producers of “The Fear of 13,” a play starring actors Tessa Thompson and Adrien Brody that gives an honest look at the wrongful conviction of Nick Yarris.
“For the past decade, criminal justice reform has been a deeply personal mission of mine,” the “Kardashians” star said in a video shared on her Instagram Stories Monday.
“I’ve seen firsthand how the system can fail, and I’ve committed myself to fighting for those who have been silenced,” she added.
Kardashian, 45, explained that the play will tell the “powerful, true story” of Yarris, who spent more than 20 years on Death Row for a crime he did not commit.
“Theater has a unique power to move us. When you experience a story like this, live, it stays with you. It challenges you to see the human being behind the statistics,” she continued.
“My hope is that this production sparks a real conversation about the true meaning of justice,” the reality star shared.
In a statement, Kardashian said that her “commitment” to criminal justice reform “has always been about more than just policy – it’s about people.”
“I’ve learned that sometimes the most effective way to change minds is through a powerful story. The ‘Fear of 13’ is that story,” she added.
“It’s a raw, honest look at Nick Yarris’ 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.”
In 1982, Yarris, 65, was convicted of the murder, rape and abduction of Linda Mae Craig — who was kidnapped from a Delaware shopping center — and was sentenced to death.
While proclaiming his innocence, Yarris demanded that DNA testing be conducted on evidence from the crime scene.
