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‘Emily in Paris’ Star Released From Custody in Japan After Drug Claims

Jeremy O. Harris was detained last month after being accused of smuggling drugs into the country.

Jeremy O. Harris, the Tony-nominated playwright behind the acclaimed Slave Play, has been released from custody in Japan after being held for three weeks behind bars. The 36-year-old actor and writer was arrested on Nov. 16 after customs officials claimed to have found 760 milligrams of MDMA in his carry-on tote bag, a violation of the country’s strict anti-drug laws, which can carry a jail sentence of up to seven years. Harris was released without charges on Monday, with a representative for the playwright claiming he planned to stay in Japan for the foreseeable future to write and research a new project. Harris is best known for his groundbreaking 2018 drama Slave Play, which received a record 12 Tony Award nominations in 2020. His other credits include co-writing the film “Zola” and roles in series such as HBO Max’s “Gossip Girl” and Netflix’s “Emily in Paris.” A spokesperson for the Tomishiro Police Station confirmed the actor’s release but declined to comment.