The Wanted star Max George has returned to work following his recovery from heart surgery and will perform in the UK and European tour of The War of the Worlds.
George was originally announced for the 2025 tour of Jeff Wayne's musical back in April 2024.
He will feature alongside his girlfriend and former EastEnders star Maisie Smith, who will be playing his on-stage wife, Beth.
George said: "Hey everyone! I’m absolutely buzzing that I’m still able to perform as Parson Nathaniel in The War Of The Worlds.
"Obviously, the last few months have been rough, but after a lot of hard work and rehabilitation, I’m back to my best and I’ll be performing throughout the whole tour.
"Getting to do this with Maisie is an experience I’m sure I’ll never forget."
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Wayne said: "What a wonderful announcement to make, to be able to say that Max is fit again and joining us on this fantastic UK and European tour.
"Max’s health has been our key priority since he became ill, but under doctor’s guidance, he’s managed to fight his way back to fitness.
"Max is a born fighter, and we’re delighted he’s back to good health and able to tour with us."
The tour will also feature Busted’s Charlie Simpson as The Sung Thoughts of the Journalist, and Enter Shikari’s frontman Rou Reynolds as The Artilleryman.
The musical, conducted by Wayne, features Northern Irish actor Liam Neeson in 3D holography as The Journalist, who recounts his story of survival from the Martian invasion of 1898.
The War of The World’s The Spirit Of Man tour begins in Hull on March 28 and will arrive at Dublin's 3Arena on Sunday 30, March.
Source: Press Association
