Tim Pigott-Smith bows out of London play due to injury

Veteran British actor Tim Pigott-Smith has bowed out of his role in a West End play after breaking his collar bone. The 68-year-old star, who has had parts in movies such as Alice in Wonderland and Quantum of Solace, has been appearing in King Charles III at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London, but is now taking a break while he recovers from the injury which was reportedly sustained in a car accident.
A statement released by London’s Almeida Theatre, where the play originated before its West End transfer, reads, “Tim Pigott-Smith has been involved in an accident and broken his collarbone. While he recovers we are lucky that his fully rehearsed understudy, the terrific Miles Richardson will play the role of Charles. We wish Tim all the very best for a speedy recovery.”