Taron Egerton Leaves Stage Play ‘C—K’ Weeks After Fainting On Stage

After facing some health setbacks, Taron Egerton has left West End Play 'Cock’ for personal reasons.

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The actor portrayed the role of M, a gay character in a long-term relationship with his boyfriend John (Jonathan Bailey)

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Egerton fainted in the play's first outing and subsequently tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Harper-Jackson portrayed the role of M in the absence of Egerton and will continue playing the part for the rest of the show's run.

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The play also features "His Dark Materials" star Jade Anouka and "Quadrophenia" actor Phil Daniels.

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Marianne Elliott and Jonathan Bailey praised Harper-Jackson for standing in for Egerton.

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Fans were concerned about the quality of the show following Egerton's departure.

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Egerton has been quiet about his health situation following his departure from "Cock”

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Egerton will star as James Keene in Apple TV's Black Bird miniseries.

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