A “Boardwalk Empire” actor is recovering right after being hit in the head with a rock in a random assault as he walked in close proximity to Central Park Sunday night, authorities say.
Michael Stuhlbarg, also regarded for his movie roles in “The Shape of Drinking water” and “Call Me by Your Title,” endured suffering and bruising to the again of his head, yet refused health care interest at the scene of the 7:45 p.m. attack in the vicinity of East 90th and East Travel, officials say.
A witness reported seeing a gentleman decide on up a rock and launch it into the crowd, resulting in Stuhlbarg’s injury.
A homeless man was taken into custody in the case. That guy is allegedly the very same particular person who attacked a great Samaritan who gave him a coat in Manhattan much more than two decades ago.
Stuhlbarg is at present performing in “Patriots” on Broadway, which is scheduled for its initially preview overall performance Monday.
He is expected to be a component of Monday night’s efficiency.
The exhibit launched a statement: “Michael Stuhlbarg will carry out at tonight’s initially preview functionality of Patriots on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, as scheduled. As media shops have reported, the actor was randomly attacked in close proximity to Central Park last night time. The entire Patriots company completely supports Mr. Stuhlbarg, who feels fine and is searching ahead to carrying out on phase tonight.”