Genki Hirakata to Miss All Scheduled Performances of the Musical SPY×FAMILY Due to Health Issues: “I Deeply Apologize” [Full Statement]

The official website for the Musical SPY×FAMILY was updated on the 10th, announcing that Genki Hirakata (39), who was cast as Loid Forger, will be absent from all scheduled performances due to ill health.

The site reported:
“Genki Hirakata, who was scheduled to appear as Loid Forger in this production, will be absent from all scheduled performances due to health issues. The role will instead be performed by Kento Kinouchi. Regarding the performances Hirakata was scheduled to appear in: the September 21 (Sun) 5:30 p.m. show and the September 23 (Tue, national holiday) 12:30 p.m. show will be covered by Win Morisaki. Performances from September 26 (Fri) onward will be announced separately around September 19 (Fri).”

A comment from Hirakata himself was also included:
“I sincerely apologize for causing concern to those who were looking forward to my performance. I will focus on recovery and, above all, pray for the success of the production.”

Full Announcement

Notice of Cast Change
Toho Co., Ltd.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support of Toho’s theatrical productions.

We regret to inform you that Genki Hirakata, who was scheduled to play the role of Loid Forger in this production, will be absent from all scheduled performances due to health issues. The role will instead be performed by Kento Kinouchi.

As for the performances Hirakata was scheduled to appear in: the September 21 (Sun) 5:30 p.m. show and the September 23 (Tue, national holiday) 12:30 p.m. show will be covered by Win Morisaki. Performances from September 26 (Fri) onward will be announced around September 19 (Fri).
There will be no changes to Win Morisaki’s originally scheduled appearances.

We sincerely apologize for the concern and inconvenience caused to our customers. Please accept our deepest apologies.

We regret to inform you that, due to this cast change, we will not be able to accommodate ticket exchanges or refunds. We kindly ask for your understanding.

Comment from Genki Hirakata

“I sincerely apologize for causing concern to those who were looking forward to my performance. While I focus on recuperating, I wholeheartedly pray for the success of the production. I am truly grateful to have been given the opportunity to be involved in this work.”

Source : ORICON NEWS