Geno Segers Apologizes After Being Fired From ‘Hadestown’ Over Transgender Comments: “I Accept Full Responsibility For My Words”

Geno Segers is breaking his silence after being fired from Broadway’s Hadestown following backlash over resurfaced transgender comments. The actor issues an apology following public outcry over the social media posts being brought back to light. “I wish to extend my most sincere apologies to everyone impacted by my wor

Segers was set to make his Broadway debut as part of the new "Hadestown" cast taking the stage on Sept. 1.

Geno Segers leaves Broadway's 'Hadestown' after controversy  USA Today

Geno Segers was set to join the production with an all-new principal cast in September.

Geno Segers, who was announced this week to join Broadway’s “Hadestown,” will no longer be part of the Broadway production. “Hadestown” announced a new principal cast earlier this week, with Segers set to play Hades. His previous stage credits include “On the Town” and “The Lion King” as well as TV roles in “Banshee,”

Segers had initially been announced as part of the upcoming cast, but the news quickly drew backlash online.