‘Annie Live!’ Recasts Megan Hilty as Lily St Regis After Jane Krakowski Diagnosed With Breakthrough COVID
NBC’s “Annie Live!” has recast “Smash” star Megan Hilty in the role of Lily St. Regis following Jane Krakowski, who was originally given the part, being diagnosed with a breakthrough COVID-19 case.Per NBC, Krakowski contracted COVID-19 “while working on a separate project in Ireland despite being double vaccinated, a regular testing process and abiding by protocols.”Hilty joins an “Annie Live!” cast that includes newcomer Celina Smith in the lead role of Annie alongside Taraji P.