Thread: Jeremy Piven Exits Broadway Play After Health Scare

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Jeremy Piven Exits Broadway Play After Health Scare






NEW YORK, New York -- Jeremy Piven is ending his run in Broadway's "Speed-the-Plow," due to a condition caused by a high mercury count, according to Variety.


The "Entourage" star missed a Tuesday evening performance and a Wednesday matinee due to his high mercury count health concerns, but David Mamet, the playwright of "Speed-the-Plow," appears skeptical of the actor's exit.

"I talked to Jeremy on the phone, and he told me that he discovered that he had a very high level of mercury," Mamet told the entertainment trade mag. "So my understanding is that he is leaving show business to pursue a career as a thermometer."
But, the show will go on said Mamet.


"The good news is that some really great actors will be helping out and stepping in, which to me is a sign of great heroism and friendship," the playwright added, but declined to name who would be stepping for Piven.


A rep for Piven told Variety that the actor wanted to continue his Broadway stint, but was advised by a team of doctors to end his run immediately.


Piven is best known for his role on "Entourage," playing manic Hollywood agent Ari Gold.



Piven has been nominated for a Golden Globe and two SAG Awards for his role on the HBO comedy.

Wonder what this is really about. Time will tell.

too much tuna

That's crazy... hope he will still be on entourage next season.

The news said he eats sushi twice a day and that's why he has so much mercury in him.

Originally Posted by FASTLANE

The news said he eats sushi twice a day and that's why he has so much mercury in him.

yet another affirmation of my motto...everything in moderation!

I heard on TV he was exiting broadway to become a thermometer

yes, tuna will spike your merc levels.

"So my understanding is that he is leaving show business to pursue a career as a thermometer."

haha that's more of an ari gold comment

Originally Posted by DiMisaTips.com

yes, tuna will spike your merc levels.

little man was trying to bulk up!