The X Men: First Class star has ruled out reprising his star role for the series’ farewell.

Hoult played principal character Tony Stonem in the first two seasons of the E4 teen drama. Speaking to The Sun, the actor said the following:

“No, I’m not going to be doing it. I loved Skins but I don’t think I can fit it in.

“I’m filming Mad Max in Namibia, which will mean I’m away for ages.”

No word yet on how this will affect writer Jamie Brittain’s plans for three 2013 specials, each intended to feature the different casts.

Do you think Skins will go ahead with the generation one story without its principal character?