Josh Gad 'heartbroken' to pull out of Jesus Christ Superstar Josh Gad is "heartbroken" after pulling out of Jesus Christ Superstar this weekend because he has COVID-19. 31 July 2025 Josh Gad has pulled out of appearing in Jesus Christ Superstar after contracting COVID-19. Josh Gad has COVID-19 The 44-year-old actor has been left "heartbroken" at having to miss the chance to play King Herod in the musical extravaganza, which will run at the Hollywood Bowl from 1-3 August but promised fans the production - which stars Cynthia Erivo as Jesus and Adam Lambert as Judas - will be one of the "greates...