Jeremy Piven Leaves Broadway’s Speed-the-Plow
Last week, “Entourage” turned-Broadway star Jeremy Piven began experiencing some neuro-muscular dysfunction, which made it extremely difficult for him to lift his arms and legs, Usmagazine.com reports.
According to the Piven’s doctor, the actor was suffering from mercury poisoning probably caused by the fact that Piven usually eats sushi twice a day. He had also taken some Chinese herbs, which also could have led to the elevated mercury levels found in his body.
Due to his condition, Piven has now decided to quit the Broadway play “Speed-the-Plow” – a decision the play’s writer, David Mamet, basically just made fun of.
“I talked to Jeremy on the phone, and he told me that he discovered that he had a very high level of mercury. So my understanding is that he is leaving show business to pursue a career as a thermometer,” Mamet was quoted as saying in Variety.
The play is still scheduled to run through Feb. 22. Norbert Leo Butz and William H. Macy will replace Piven.
