Billy Magnussen is taking time off work while he battles “an unforeseen health concern.” The 39-year-old actor, who can currently be seen in HBO’s series The Franchise , had just started performances in the Off-Broadway play Sh-t. Meet.
Fan. two weeks ago. Producers for the show, which is being performed at MCC Theater, have announced that Billy dropped out of the play and will be replaced by Tony-nominated actor Michael Oberholtzer .
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. “We are grateful for [Magnussen’s] work in the play and wish him a quick recovery,” the producers told Deadline . The official opening night performance has been moved from October 28 to November 18 to allow Michael time to learn the role.
“In a true only-in-showbiz moment, Tony nominee Michael Oberholtzer answered the 11 o’clock call last night and will be stepping into the play as Frank,” said MCC Co-Artistic Director Bernard Telsey . “Michael has been part of the MCC family since starring in Hand to God in 2014, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back. We’re very fortunate to have another great actor joining this amazing cast.
” We’re wishing Billy a speedy recovery!.
