Hugh Jackman has joined the search for a friend and former Broadway star who suddenly went missing from his home in the US last week.
The 56-year-old Wolverine actor took to his social media on Thursday with a heartbreaking message asking fans to share any information that might help to find dancer Zelig Williams.
The 28-year-old performer was known to Broadway’s elite after appearing in the blockbuster stage shows Hamilton and MJ The Musical.
Posting a photo of Williams to his Instagram stories, Jackman included a plea asking followers to assist in the search for Williams.
‘Please… if anyone has any information as to the whereabouts ofZelig Williams please reach out to your local authorities,’ the n-born fan favourite said in the caption.
‘Zelig we love you and are praying for your safe return.’
Jackman then urged his followers: ‘Please pass this message on!!!’
Williams, who was working as a dance coach in his home town in South Carolina, was last seen on October 3.
Hugh Jackman (pictured) has joined in the search for a friend and former Broadway star who suddenly went missing from his home in the US last week
Daily Mail reported on Thursday that Williams’ family alerted authorities the next day after they had not heard from him.
Police are still treating Williams’ disappearance as a missing person case, but have not ruled out foul play.
Williams was well known to Broadway fans after recently starring in MJ The Musical. He also appeared in the smash hit Hamilton.
Hugh Jackman took to his social media on Thursday with a heartbreaking message asking fans to share any information that might help to find dancer Zelig Williams who once starred in the Broadway hits Hamilton and MJ The Musical. (Pictured)
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It comes after Jackman shared news of a career move on Wednesday, announcing his return to his live performance roots with a concert series at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Jackman, who recently split with long-term spouse Deborra-Lee Furness, took to his Instagram Stories to share the poster for ‘Hugh Jackman Live from New York with Love.’
The image, which featured the X-Men star smiling in a suit as he walked the street outside Radio City Music Hall, also announced several dates for 2025.
Hugh also promoted the show with a hilarious video that parodied the announcement teaser for Deadpool & Wolverine, featuring Ryan Reynolds.
The Aussie star sits on a couch as he addressed the audience.
‘A little over two years ago, Ryan sat in this very seat and announced to the world that I would be coming back for Deadpool & Wolverine,’ Hugh began.
‘It was the time of my life. I’ve been wondering what comes next.’
Williams was working as a dance coach in his home town in South Carolina, U.S., when he went missing, was last seen on October 3. (Pictured)
As Jackman did in the original viral video, Reynolds casually appears behind him, munching on an apple while walking up a flight of stairs without a care.
‘Hey Ryan, you wanna come to one of my live performances at Radio City Music Hall?’ Hugh asks, to which Ryan replies, ‘What, you’re gonna be like singing and dancing and joking live? Am I gonna be in it?’
Hugh shakes his head at the camera but calls out to Ryan ‘Absolutely!’
The 12-show run kicks off on January 24.
The concert announcement comes as Hugh learns to navigate life as a single man after ending his marriage to Deborra-Lee Furness, 68, last year.
They announced their split in a joint statement on September 15, 2023.