Piven blames 'high mercury count' for axed Broadway shows

Jeremy Piven has blamed a "high mercury count" for the mystery illness that prompted him to abandon all upcoming performances for Broadway play 'Speed-the-Plow'.

Piven abruptly ended his run in the show - which marked his debut on Broadway - after doctors ordered him to "immediately" make his exit, which meant skipping performances on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to his spokesperson.