John Stamos replaces Josh Gad in Jesus Christ Superstar
John Stamos will replace Josh Gad in Jesus Christ Superstar after the latter pulled out with COVID-19.
John Stamos will replace Josh Gad in Jesus Christ Superstar.
The Full House actor has stepped in to play King Herod in the live production at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles over the weekend after the Frozen star pulled out with COVID-19, and he has hailed the role a "dream" but also "a little insane" because he has had so little time to prepare.
John wrote on Instagram: "Well… this weekend just got Biblical. I’m stepping in as King Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar at the @HollywoodBowl, starring the brilliant @cynthiaerivo . King @Joshgad unexpectedly got hit with COVID (feel better soon, brother!)and while I didn’t push him down the stairs, I am grateful for the chance to step into the gold lamé.
"This is an honor. A dream. And also a little insane because… I just stepped off a plane from @thebeachboys tour in Spain and have less than 24 hours to pull this off. Wish me luck. And let’s rock the Bowl.(sic)"
Cynthia Erivo, who plays Jesus, is "really excited" to work with John.
She shared his post on her Instagram Story and wrote: "You are missed @JoshGad and thank you @JohnStamos for stepping in on such short notice. I'm really excited to see you.(sic)"
Josh had shared his devastation on Wednesday (30.07.25) that he would no longer be performing in the musical extravaganza.
He wrote on his own Instagram account: “It is with enormous heartbreak that I inform you all that unfortunately, I have contracted a virus known as COVID (remember that one little b****** from season one of ‘earth really sucks right now?’?
"Anyway, out of an abundance of caution and respect for my cast, I will not be performing in Jesus Christ Superstar this weekend (unless I test negative).
“It truly breaks my heart, but I can assure you all that this is going to be one of the greatest things you will ever see.
“I hope at some point you get to see me wear the crown and show you what we’ve been up to, because it was quite something, but for now, sadly, I will not be able to grace the Hollywood Bowl.(sic)"
The Hollywood Bowl reshared Josh's statement and wished the Frozen actor a "speedy recovery".
