Richard Lewis will not appear in the 11th season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, Variety confirmed.
“For 20 years, I had the best comedy show I could have imagined with my oldest and dearest friend LD. Honestly, I’m devastated not to be part of this season, ”said Lewis Variety. “I will definitely be yelling at all the other ‘Curb’ fans when the new season starts. I hope to be present in the 12th season! “
Lewis first shared the news on Twitter on Monday alongside a photo of himself with series creator Larry David, writing that he has to pause his role on the show to recover from several surgeries.
“What a ride, LD! I love you, friend, ”wrote Lewis. “Tragically, in the past 18 months I have had surgery on my back and two on my shoulder and I was unable to be at #CurbYourEnthusiasm in the 11th season. I’ll be watching … @HBO. ”
What a trip, LD! I love you friend. Tragically, in the past 18 months, I had surgery on my back and two on my shoulder and I was unable to #curb Your Enthusiasm for the 11th season. I’ll be watching …@HBO pic.twitter.com/Tii9L8yw8a
– Richard Lewis (@TheRichardLewis) January 25, 2021
In “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, Lewis plays a recurring character who is a semi-autobiographical version of himself. As in real life, your character has known David for a long time, and David even gives Lewis his kidney when he needs a kidney transplant in Season 5. Lewis’ character is also known for his countless girlfriends, all of whom he claims to be “unique.” Lewis has appeared in 39 episodes of the show since the series premiered in October 2000, in addition to David’s 1999 original mockumentary, “Larry David: Curb Your Enthusiasm”.
“Curb Your Enthusiasm” was renewed for the 11th season in June 2020. The program has continued to grow in popularity and critical acclaim since its debut, winning 47 Emmy nominations and winning two for excellent direction in a 2003 comedy series. and an exceptional camera image editing for a comedy series in 2012. The program also took home the award for best television series (musical or comedy) at the 2002 Golden Globe.
Lewis is also known for his roles as Prince John in the 1993 film “Robin Hood: Men in Tights,” Peter in “Leaving Las Vegas” in 1995 and Rabbi Richard Glass on the television program “7th Heaven” in the early 2000s.