Washington [US], 'The Lord of the Rings' actor Ian McKellen has been hospitalized after a horrific accident during a performance of 'Player Kings' at the Noël Coward Theater in London's West End.
According to Variety, the 85-year-old actor collapsed during a fight scene, prompting an immediate response from theater staff and emergency services.
The incident occurred during a key moment in the production of William Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Parts One and Two', where McKellen played the role of John Falstaff.
According to Variety, witnesses described the scene as disturbing, with McKellen reportedly losing his footing and falling off the stage.
The audience was reportedly escorted out of the theater and the evening's performance was canceled to focus on McKellen's well-being.A spokesperson for the Noël Coward Theater assured the public that the actor was expected to make a full recovery and expressed gratitude for the support.
Following the incident, Variety released a statement in which a spokesperson for the theater said, "Thank you to our audiences and the general public for their well wishes following Ian's collapse during a performance of 'Player Kings' this evening." Following the scan, the fantastic NHS team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery and Ian is in good spirits.
The accident has caused concern among fans and fellow actors, reflecting McKellen's illustrious career on both stage and screen.
In addition to Shakespearean roles such as Macbeth, King Lear and Richard III, McKellen is internationally recognized for his iconic portrayals of Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and Magneto in the 'X-Men' series.This incident is not the first time McKellen has faced challenges due to injuries while performing.
In 2018, he canceled a matinee showing of 'King Lear' after injuring his leg while running to catch a train, instead opting to engage with the audience through an impromptu question-and-answer session, Variety reported. Chose.
According to Variety, the 85-year-old actor collapsed during a fight scene, prompting an immediate response from theater staff and emergency services.
The incident occurred during a key moment in the production of William Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Parts One and Two', where McKellen played the role of John Falstaff.
According to Variety, witnesses described the scene as disturbing, with McKellen reportedly losing his footing and falling off the stage.
The audience was reportedly escorted out of the theater and the evening's performance was canceled to focus on McKellen's well-being.A spokesperson for the Noël Coward Theater assured the public that the actor was expected to make a full recovery and expressed gratitude for the support.
Following the incident, Variety released a statement in which a spokesperson for the theater said, "Thank you to our audiences and the general public for their well wishes following Ian's collapse during a performance of 'Player Kings' this evening." Following the scan, the fantastic NHS team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery and Ian is in good spirits.
The accident has caused concern among fans and fellow actors, reflecting McKellen's illustrious career on both stage and screen.
In addition to Shakespearean roles such as Macbeth, King Lear and Richard III, McKellen is internationally recognized for his iconic portrayals of Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy and Magneto in the 'X-Men' series.This incident is not the first time McKellen has faced challenges due to injuries while performing.
In 2018, he canceled a matinee showing of 'King Lear' after injuring his leg while running to catch a train, instead opting to engage with the audience through an impromptu question-and-answer session, Variety reported. Chose.
