Max George forced to pull out of big role as he offers The Wanted reunion update two years after tragic death of Tom Parker

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Max George has been forced to pull out of an upcoming role for medical reasons. The singer was due to make his stage debut on the adaption of the late Kay Mellor’s TV series The Syndicate.

The show is now set to be a "real family affair" as Kay's daughter Gaynor Faye and grandson Oliver Anthony join the cast. Kay, who wrote other hit shows including ITV’s Girlfriends, Band of Gold and Fat Friends, died in May 2022 and former Emmerdale star Gaynor is continuing her legacy by directing her final project.

But Gaynor will now also star in the final play created by her mother and will be joined by her son, Antony in his theatrical debut as he replaces Max in the cast, joining previously announced names, former Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent and ex-Emmerdale actress Samantha Giles. READ MORE: Stacey Solomon says 'I want it on record' as she opens up on family after baby comment Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Antony will be playing the role of Jamie and replaces Max, who is now unable to perform "due to unforeseen medical reasons".

It comes as Max has been heard opening up about whether fans can expect The Wanted to reunite as the anniversary of the death of bandmate Tom Parker nears.