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The doctor is out.
“House” star Hugh Laurie made an unexpected request for time off from the show Thursday, forcing the Fox hit to shake up its filming schedule.
Laurie returned to his native England to tend to family matters, according to a statement from Universal Media Studios, which produces the show. Hollywood being Hollywood, though, the actor’s request set tongues wagging as to whether Laurie was somehow unhappy with the show or his salary.
Not so, according to both the studio and Laurie’s own publicist.
“Hugh had family obligations in England to attend to, but production is continuing in his absence,” the studio’s statement reads.
Laurie is expected back on set next week, his rep tells the Hollywood trade papers.
