Why does King George spit so much in Hamilton? Find out why Netizens were left in splits

The wildly popular Broadway Show-turned-film Hamilton is now streaming on Disney Plus. Helmed by American storyteller Lin-Manuel Miranda, the play narrates the tale of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Due to its modern storytelling methods, Hamilton has been described by its creators as being about America then, as portrayed by America now.

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Does King in Hamilton spits?

Hamilton is known for its amazingly engaging storytelling and a string of good and racially diverse actors in its cast. The role of King George III is played by American actor and singer Jonathan Groff. While streaming Hamilton on Disney Plus many netizens cracked up when the King in Hamilton spits. 

Actor Jonathan Groff visibly spits and drools during his comic performance of the Hamilton song You’ll Be Back in the musical’s first act. The incident was found notably funny and has been picked up by many viewers. Hence, it is being shared on twitter.

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Why does King George spit in Hamilton?

Tony-nominated actor Jonathan Groff has referenced to his spitting habit in the past. In an interview given by the actor to a popular media portal, the actor admitted that he spits a lot on stage. She added that he starts sweating the moment he steps on the stage, which leads to him spitting during his acts. Jonathan Groff also referred to his performance on the Broadway Show Little Shop of Horrors and mentioned that he would feel very guilty and embarrassed of his habit while performing on the show. He added that the audiences and his fellow actors would either laugh at it, some would enjoy it while others would try to block their faces.

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Is Jonathan Groff sick?

Speculations began spreading due to the spitting incidence and people wanted to know, “Is Jonathan Groff sick?". The answer to this is no, the actor has claimed that he felt too conscious while performing due to his habit of spitting. But the actor stated that he has been able to overcome that feeling.

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Hamilton on Disney Plus Reviews:

On IMDb Hamilton has a super high rating of 9.1 out of 10. On Rotten Tomatoes Hamilton has score 94 per cent in Audience Score. Hamilton on Disney Plus has a stellar cast with talented actors such as Lin Manuel Miranda himself who portrays Alexander Hamilton himself, while David Diggs portrays Thomas Jefferson. Other actors include Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr. and Jonathan Groff.