Zendaya and Tessa Thompson were among the stars who showed their support for playwright Jeremy O. Harris at the press night for his new show, Slave Play.
The Euphoria star, 27, and the Westworld actress, 40, were both in attendance at London’s Noel Coward Theatre as the production made its way to the West End.
The 12-time Tony Award-nominated play follows three interracial couples as they work on their relationships through a very unusual type of therapy.
The play arrived in the West End after receiving its own HBO documentary, The Dazzling Broadway Audience, which included Rihanna, whose song Work is repeated during the play.
However, the controversial production was hit by outrage at its off-Broadway run in 2018, when a petition was launched calling for its closure.
The two stars appeared to be getting along well with their pal Jeremy, 35, as they hugged him for photos inside the theatre on Wednesday night.
Zendaya (pictured right) and Tessa Thompson were among the stars who showed their support for playwright Jeremy O. Harris on the opening night of his new show, Slave Play.
The Euphoria star, 27, and the Westworld actress, 40, were both in attendance at London’s Noel Coward Theatre as the production made its way to the West End.
Thor actress Tessa cut an incredibly chic figure in a black mini dress, which she teamed with a pair of black leather tights and ankle boots.
Lead actors Olivia Washington and Kit Harington have fun backstage with Jeremy
Zendaya looked typically chic in a long-sleeved lime green dress, which she paired with a cream skirt and a pair of red boots.
Zendaya wore her wavy blonde locks up on the summer night, with some of her light strands framing her pretty features.
Thor actress Tessa cut an incredibly chic figure in a black mini dress, which she teamed with a pair of black leather tights and ankle boots.
She opted for soft glam makeup and wore her dark locks slicked back over her head, while completing the look with a selection of silver jewelry.
Jeremy, who premiered his production five years ago, wore an all-black ensemble consisting of a coat, wide-leg pants and shoes.
Emmy-winning actress Zendaya was later photographed leaving the venue surrounded by security personnel and organizers later that night.
Zendaya has been spending some time in London this summer, as she supported her boyfriend Tom Holland as he performed in a production of Romeo and Juliet at the Duke of York’s Theatre.
Zendaya has been romantically linked to her Spider-Man co-star since July 2021, and praised him in April for the calm and graceful way he has navigated life in the spotlight.
“We were very, very young, but my career was already in motion and his career changed overnight,” Zendaya said. Fashion‘One day you’re a kid in the pub with your friends, and the next day you’re Spider-Man.’
She added: “I definitely saw his life change in front of him. But he handled it really beautifully.”
Zendaya stars as Rue in the hit HBO drama Euphoria alongside co-stars Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney and Hunter Schafer.
Last month, Warner Bros. Discovery executives Casey Bloys and JB Perrette said: Variety that there are plans for a third season of the series with creator Sam Levinson in the planning process.
The Euphoria star donned a long-sleeved green T-shirt with a pleated panel of fabric that extended from the neckline to below the shoulders.
The Oakland, California native completed her look with a khaki skirt and brown leather boots.
The glamorous artist posed with celebrated writer Harris in London’s West End.
She opted for soft glam makeup and wore her dark locks slicked back over her head, while completing the look with a selection of silver jewelry.
The Emmy-winning actress was later photographed leaving the venue flanked by security personnel and organizers.
Zendaya wore her wavy blonde locks updo on the summer night, with some of her light locks cascading in front of her face.
Zendaya plays the role of Rue in the popular HBO drama Euphoria
According to Casey Bloys, president and CEO of HBO and Max, plans are in the works for a third season of the hit series.
Tessa was seen leaving the venue after showing her support at their press night.
She posed for photographs at the performance with American actress Tommy Dorfman.
“Sam is working on it,” Bloys told the outlet. “There’s been a lot of back and forth… One of the issues I think Sam is thinking about is that he doesn’t want a repeat of high school anymore. That’s where he settled and what made sense at the time.”
‘So when you get it out of there, there’s a lot of back and forth about where to put it and how far into the future to put it and all that.
Levinson “has a version he’s excited about and is busy writing,” Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and Max, told the outlet.
Bloys said “the same main cast” will return for the series.
Nell Mescal was among the guests at the performance.
Tommy cut a dapper figure in a grey jumper with floral appliqués.
Christine Spang and Eve Hewson beamed as they arrived at the show
Singer and DJ Shygirl posed on the red carpet outside the theater
Heather Small cut a glamorous figure in a white blouse and trousers.
Tracy-Ann Oberman brought some sunshine in a yellow floral dress