The Samantha Jones of 'Sex and the City' is forced to leave a West End production due to her illness.
- November 21, 2015
AceShowbiz -
Kim Cattrall, 59, fell ill. The former "Sex and the City" star was initially set to play a title role in a theatre production at the Royal Court Theatre in West End, London, but she has since withdrawn from the play which is due November 26. She has been replaced by Noma Dumezweni.
"With great sadness and at the advice of my doctors, I will not be able to continue with the Royal Court's production of Linda," Cattrall said. "I appreciate all the support I have received from the theatre and cannot thank them enough for allowing me to put my health first."
Royal Court artistic director Vicky Featherstone said, "We are all deeply sorry that Kim is unable to continue with the production and she has our warmest wishes. We are extremely grateful and also thrilled that Noma Dumezweni, one of our most brilliant actors, has agreed to take on this challenge at such short notice. We are delighted that in spite of these difficulties Penelope Skinner's important play can open to our audiences with minimal disruption."
