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Josh Gad Forced to Withdraw from Jesus Christ Superstar
Josh Gad was forced to withdraw from a performance of Jesus Christ Superstar after being diagnosed with COVID-19. The Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical is scheduled to take place at the Hollywood Bowl this weekend, featuring a lineup including Cynthia Erivo as Jesus and Adam Lambert as Judas.
The Show Must Go On
Gad had been set to play King Herod, but unfortunately, he will no longer be able to perform. In an explanation posted on Instagram, Gad wrote: "With a tremendous amount of heartache, I am letting you all know that I have unfortunately come down with a virus known as COVID." He assured his fans that the show will still be one of the greatest things they will ever see and hopes to be able to show them his performance at some point.
Replacement for King Herod
It has not been announced who will replace Gad as King Herod in the musical. Jesus Christ Superstar was first released as a concept album in 1970 and premiered on Broadway in 1971. Since then, it has been revived several times, featuring various talented actors and musicians.
Josh Gad to Star in Spaceballs 2
In other news, Josh Gad has been confirmed to star in the Mel Brooks sci-fi comedy Spaceballs 2. The film is directed by Josh Greenbaum and will also feature Keke Palmer and Lewis Pullman, as well as returning actors such as Rick Moranis. Gad expressed his excitement about working with Mel Brooks, saying: "Still in the early days, but to work with the legendary Mel Brooks to make this franchise and legacy worthy is a dream come true."
