Emily in Paris Star Arrested: Drug Smuggling Scandal
‘Emily in Paris’ Actor Jeremy O. Harris Arrested in Japan on Suspicion of Drug Smuggling
Jakarta – Jeremy O. Harris, known for his role as Grégory Elliot Duprée in the Netflix series Emily in Paris, was arrested in Japan in November 2023 on suspicion of drug smuggling, according to reports.
Details of the Arrest
harris was detained on November 16, 2023, upon arrival in Okinawa, Japan. Reuters reported that customs officials discovered 780 milligrams of ecstasy (MDMA) in his carry-on luggage.
While initially arrested for violating a Customs Act prohibiting tourists from importing narcotics, the specific charges Harris will face remain unclear as of December 6, 2023.
Background on Jeremy O. Harris
As of December 6, 2023, representatives for Harris have not issued a public statement regarding the arrest. harris first gained prominence in 2018 as the writer and producer of the off-Broadway play Slave Play.
The play achieved significant success, transferring to Broadway in 2019 and receiving 12 Tony award nominations in 2020. He has since co-written screenplays for films including Zola (2020) and the upcoming Erupcja (scheduled for release in 2025),featuring Charli XCX.
In addition to his role in emily in Paris, Harris has appeared in the Gossip Girl reboot and the film The sweet East.