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Sir Ian McKellen has shared that he's undergoing physiotherapy after a fall from a West End stage on Monday, causing him to take a break from his current performance.The final London shows of the production, Player Kings, will see Sir Ian's stand-in stepping into the role of Falstaff while the seasoned actor recovers from the mishap. His publicist Clair Dobbs relayed a statement to the PA news agency on his behalf: "After three nights in hospital, the effects of my fall onstage have been fully analysed and I'm now having physiotherapy, light exercise and a lot of essential rest at home." "Meanwhile, my part in Player Kings is filled by the redoubtable David Semark supported by Robert Icke's amazing production and cast." "The many messages of love and support will, I am sure, aid the speedy recovery that my doctors have promised me." The 85 year old screen and stage actor was rushed to hospital on June 17 for treatment after he lost his balance during a fight scene and fell off the stage.The rest of the night's show was cancelled following the incident.

Sir Ian McKellen will not return for the remaining West End performances of Player Kings after he fell from the stage earlier this week.The veteran actor was performing at the Noël Coward Theatre on June 17 when he fell from the stage, reportedly breaking his wrist and sustaining other injuries.According to the play’s production team, McKellen was originally expected to return for yesterday evening’s performance (June 19), after providing a hopeful update on his recovery.However, it has now been announced that the 85-year-old actor will not perform the remaining three London shows, but will hopefully return to the play when it moves to Bristol on July 3.In a post made to the play’s X account, the production team wrote: “We look forward to Ian returning to the production, which begins a national tour in Bristol on Wednesday 3 July, before visiting Birmingham, Norwich and Newcastle.”According to the BBC, McKellen has said that he is having “physiotherapy, light exercise and a lot of essential rest at home”. The actor reportedly spent three nights in hospital.McKellen’s role, Sir John Falstaff, will be played by understudy David Semark for the remaining London shows.Following the incident, the Lord Of The Rings actor made a statement thanking fans for “their kind messages and support”.

Ian McKellen will not feature in the final three performances of Player Kings in London’s West End after his fall.

Ellise Shafer Ian McKellen will not perform in the final three shows of the West End run of “Player Kings” after suffering a fall on Monday. “Player Kings” announced on social media on Thursday that David Semark would take over McKellen’s role for its final performances in London.

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Ian McKellen's West End show has been cancelled again after the star fell from the stage in front of horrified audience members on Monday (June 17).

Sir Ian McKellen has provided an encouraging update on his health following an incident which occurred earlier this week.The esteemed actor was performing in Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theatre in London on Monday (June 17) when he fell from the stage. McKellen, 85, reportedly suffered a fractured wrist among other injuries, but has provided a hopeful update.In a statement issued to Deadline by McKellen’s publicist Clair Dobbs, the Lord Of The Rings star thanked his fans for “their kind messages and support”.He also confirmed that his “injuries have been diagnosed and treated by a series of experts, specialists and nurses working for the National Service.”He continued: “To them, of course, I am hugely indebted.

Ian McKellen is speaking out to share an update on his condition following his fall.

Ian McKellen's West End show has been cancelled again after the star fell from the stage in front of horrified audience members on Monday (June 17).

85-year-old actor reportedly lost his footing in the middle of a fight scene in “Player Kings” at the Noël Coward theatre, according to the BBC. McKellen “cried out in pain” and was “calling for help” when he fell off the stage.A staff member rushed to help McKellen, according to the BBC, and the actor was taken to the hospital.The play was canceled and the audience was evacuated after the incident.A spokesperson for the theatre released a statement with an update on McKellen’s condition.“Thank you to our audience and the general public for their well wishes following Ian’s fall during this evening’s performance of ‘Player Kings’,” the statement to Entertainment Weekly read.“Following a scan, the brilliant NHS team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery and Ian is in good spirits.“The production has made the decision to cancel the performance on Tuesday 18 June so Ian can rest.

Theatre goers have expressed their concern for Sir Ian McKellen after the renowned actor was taken to hospital following a stage tumble.The 85 year old theatre icon stumbled during an intense combat sequence in the production of Player Kings at London's Noel Coward Theatre on Monday evening, 17 June, where he was portraying John Falstaff. In the midst of a clash with the Prince of Wales and Henry Percy, Sir Ian accidentally stepped and fell off the edge of the stage. When the house lights were turned on, he was heard shouting in agony as theatre staff hurried to assist him.The crowd was quickly ushered out of the venue, and they were told that the night's show would not continue.

Sir Ian McKellen is reportedly “in good spirits” after taking a fall off the stage during a showing of the Player Kings play in London.Yesterday (June 17), while performing a fight scene at the Noël Coward theater in West End during a performance of Player Kings, McKellen lost his footing and plummeted off stage. According to the BBC, McKellen was rushed to a hospital, while the audience was evacuated from the venue, and the rest of the performance was cancelled.In a statement (per IGN), McKellen’s publicist commented that the veteran actor is expected to make a “speedy and full recovery”.

Ian McKellen is recovering in the hospital right now after falling off stage in the middle of a performance.

Lord Of The Rings actor Sir Ian McKellen has been rushed to hospital after taking a dramatic fall off stage during a West End performance.The 85-year-old actor, currently starring as John Falstaff in Player Kings at the Noel Coward Theatre, reportedly lost his balance in an intense fight scene.The audience was informed that the rest of the evening's performance was cancelled and they were asked to leave the theatre. A BBC journalist, who saw the play, said the veteran stage and screen actor was in a scene involving the Prince of Wales and Henry Percy when he fell off the front of the stage. As lights were raised, he was heard crying out, and staff members hurried to assist him.

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Ian McKellen has said he would be interested in returning to the role of Gandalf in the upcoming Lord Of The Rings spinoff – if he’s still alive.The actor portrayed the wizard in Peter Jackson’s original trilogy of films from 2001 to 2003, and now he has opened up about the possibility of coming back in a new film set in the same universe.Last month, it was confirmed that Warner Bros. is working on a number of projects set in Middle Earth, the first of which is a 2026 film tentatively titled Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.McKellen told the Sunday Times that he would consider it “if I’m alive”. The 85-year-old reflected on how he takes decisions about future roles at this stage in his life.“When a script comes through, or the hint of an offer, you think, ‘This might be my last job.

Ian McKellen gave life to Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies, and as Peter Jackson returns to Middle-earth with The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, many fans want to know if the actor would reprise his role.

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