Taron Egerton faints on stage throughout play efficiency, assures he’s ‘positive’
By PTI
LOS ANGELES: “Kingsman” star Taron Egerton collapsed on stage throughout the maiden efficiency of his new play, “Cock” at Ambassadors Theatre in London.
The 32-year-old actor was in the midst of his efficiency alongside Jonathan Bailey when he fainted.
According to Deadline, a physician from the group rushed to the stage to assist Egerton.
After a 40-minute break, the play’s director, Marianne Elliott, got here on stage to guarantee the viewers that the actor was “absolutely fine”.
However, Egerton was unable to proceed the efficiency, and understudy Joel Harper-Jackson stepped in for the ultimate part of the play.
The actor later posted a well being replace on his Instagram Story.
“As some of you may have heard, I passed out during the first performance of cock last night. I am completely fine. Slightly sore neck and a bruised ego but I’m fine,” he wrote.
Thanking Harper-Jackson for stepping in, Egerton assured followers that he will probably be again with a “vengeance”. The play is scheduled for a 12-week run.
“Cock” additionally options actors Phil Daniels and Jade Anouka. Written by Mike Bartlett, the play is a couple of man who begins to query his sexuality after falling in love with a girl he meets on his commute.