Demi Lovato will no longer appear in NBC’s planned comedy Hungry.
The 29-year-old singer, who first announced on the upcoming series in January 2021, resigned from his role just as the show’s pilot due to the start of production, according to a report from Deadline.
The component is being redesigned and the outlet noted that the series expects a replacement “shortly” so that production “stays on schedule. “
Lovato abandoned the project, according to Deadline sources, “due to scheduling issues. “However, they will do so along with their manager, Scooter Braun, as executive producers.
Representatives for Lovato and NBC did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
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In January 2021, PEOPLE showed that Lovato had been cast in the NBC comedy, which will be written by Hot in Cleveland author Suzanne Martin.
Hungry will focus on friends who belong to an eating disorder organization while helping others as they seek love and success.
In the past, the series won a piloting commitment from the network, meaning NBC will pay a fine if it doesn’t air, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Alongside Lovato, Braun, 40 and Martin, Sean Hayes and Todd Milliner of Hazy Mills will also executive produce, as will James Shin and Scott Manson of Braun’s SB Projects.
Lovato has worked in the past with Martin and Hayes, 51, on Will’s revival.
If you or know you suffer from an eating disorder, contact the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) at 1-800-931-2237 or stop at NationalEatingDisorders. org.