Jeremy O. Harris, Star of 'Emily in Paris,' Arrested on Drug Smuggling Charges in Japan
In a shocking turn of events, Jeremy O. Harris, the 36-year-old actor who plays Grégory Elliot Duprée on the popular Netflix show "Emily in Paris," was arrested at Japan's Naha Airport on November 16th over suspicion of smuggling drugs.
According to customs officials, 78 milligrams of crystal containing MDMA were found in Harris' tote bag during a routine check. The Okinawa Regional Customs spokesperson confirmed that Harris is currently being held in a prison in Tomigusuku, Okinawa, pending formal charging proceedings.
Harris had traveled to Japan from Britain with a layover in Taiwan, stating he was there to sightsee. However, the revelation of his arrest has left fans and industry insiders stunned, as he is also known for his work as a playwright, including the Broadway hit "Slave Play," which set a record for Tony nominations in 2019.
The playwright's other notable projects include co-producing the HBO series "Euphoria" and co-writing the "Zola" screenplay. Harris has also founded a production company, starting with the controversial play "Prince F---t," which depicted a future where Prince George had come out of the closet.
It remains unclear whether Harris has entered a plea or obtained legal representation. His representative did not immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment on his current situation.
Harris' acting career, while small in scale, includes roles in the "Gossip Girl" reboot and "What We Do in the Shadows." He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama.
As news of Harris' arrest spreads, fans are left wondering what led to this unexpected turn of events. The actor's involvement with law enforcement raises questions about his personal life and the circumstances surrounding his trip to Japan.
In a shocking turn of events, Jeremy O. Harris, the 36-year-old actor who plays Grégory Elliot Duprée on the popular Netflix show "Emily in Paris," was arrested at Japan's Naha Airport on November 16th over suspicion of smuggling drugs.
According to customs officials, 78 milligrams of crystal containing MDMA were found in Harris' tote bag during a routine check. The Okinawa Regional Customs spokesperson confirmed that Harris is currently being held in a prison in Tomigusuku, Okinawa, pending formal charging proceedings.
Harris had traveled to Japan from Britain with a layover in Taiwan, stating he was there to sightsee. However, the revelation of his arrest has left fans and industry insiders stunned, as he is also known for his work as a playwright, including the Broadway hit "Slave Play," which set a record for Tony nominations in 2019.
The playwright's other notable projects include co-producing the HBO series "Euphoria" and co-writing the "Zola" screenplay. Harris has also founded a production company, starting with the controversial play "Prince F---t," which depicted a future where Prince George had come out of the closet.
It remains unclear whether Harris has entered a plea or obtained legal representation. His representative did not immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment on his current situation.
Harris' acting career, while small in scale, includes roles in the "Gossip Girl" reboot and "What We Do in the Shadows." He holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama.
As news of Harris' arrest spreads, fans are left wondering what led to this unexpected turn of events. The actor's involvement with law enforcement raises questions about his personal life and the circumstances surrounding his trip to Japan.
OMG is this some kind of joke?! Jeremy O. Harris is a total sweetheart from what I've seen in Emily in Paris, how did he get mixed up with something like this? 
He's got a reputation for being super talented and outspoken on stage, but I guess the real question now is... what else is going on behind closed doors? 
But seriously, 78 milligrams of crystal containing MDMA is a big deal! Like, what's goin' on here? Was he smugglin' it for himself or was there someone else involved? 
I'm thinkin' there's more to this story than meets the eye. Maybe Harris had connections with some shady characters or was lookin' to get in good with the Japanese underworld? 
The questions are endless! 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this 
What's going on?! 
action! 
Doesn't add up 
I need more tea 
️ and details about his personal life 
Guess we'll have to wait and see how this drama unfolds 
Fingers crossed he gets the help he needs 
This is just crazy! I'm still trying to process that Jeremy O. Harris, who we thought was living his best life on Emily in Paris, is now facing some serious charges. 78 milligrams of crystal containing MDMA? That's a whole lotta trouble 
. I've seen him play Grégory Elliot Duprée with so much charm and charisma, it's mind-boggling to think that he could be involved in something like this. What were they thinking? 
He has a reputation for being outspoken and pushing boundaries as a playwright, but who knew it would land him in hot water like this? 
The fact that he was just supposed to be sightseeing when he got caught is wild too. I'm all about second chances, so maybe this is some kind of wake-up call for him? Only time will tell 
I mean, I know he's got a history of pushing boundaries with his work, but this is just wild. Did he really think he could just waltz into Japan and get away with it? 
Can't wait to see how this all plays out 
will they be affected by all this? 
i'm also curious about how he got caught... was it really just 78 milligrams or is there more to the story? 
. And now fans are left wondering if he was trying to relive some 90s party vibe 
or just really love him some Japanese scenery 
... either way, I'm not buying it 
I need to know what's going on in his personal life right now! 
️ I'm not condoning anything, obviously... But for real, 78 milligrams of MDMA is a pretty small amount to be smuggling? 
, but 78 milligrams of crystal containing MDMA is still a pretty small amount