'Slave Play' writer Jeremy O. Harris has expressed confidence in the casting of 'Game of Thrones' star Kit Harington for the West End run of the production, assuring that it won't be a distraction. Harris revealed that Harington was recommended by fellow 'Game of Thrones' star Gwendoline Christie and emphasized that Harington did not want the play to become 'the Jon Snow experience.' Harris stated that Harington acknowledged the weight of his name and the potential for it to overshadow the ensemble nature of the play.
'Slave Play' delves into themes of race, identity, and sexuality in contemporary America, unfolding at the MacGregor Plantation where the Old South's legacy persists. The narrative follows three interracial couples engaging in 'Antebellum Sexual Performance Therapy' to revitalize their relationships. Originally staged in 2018 at New York Theatre Workshop, the play later moved to Broadway's John Golden Theatre in 2019, garnering 12 Tony Award nominations and setting a record for the most Tony-nominated non-musical play.
