Legendary actor Sir Ian McKellen was rushed to hospital after a dramatic fall during a performance of Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theatre in London . The 85-year-old reportedly stumbled during an intense fight scene, causing him to fall off the stage. The incident occurred during a battle sequence between his character, John Falstaff, and the Prince of Wales and Henry Percy.
After McKellen lost his footing and tumbled from the stage, the house lights quickly came up, and he was heard crying out in pain. Tom Holland fans can't cope with his divisive 'footballer haircut' All the celebrities who refused or returned honours from the Royal Family Fans concerned as Leigh-Anne Pinnock admits husband Andre Gray 'broke my heart' Who is Laura Celia Valk and how long has she been dating Jude Bellingham? Theatre staff and medical personnel promptly attended to the actor. Following the accident, the audience was evacuated and informed that the evening show was cancelled.
As of now, there has been no update on the extent of Sir Ian’s injuries. Player Kings, a production encompassing Henry IV, Parts One and Two, began its 12-week West End run in April. The show has been highly anticipated, drawing large crowds eager to see McKellen’s portrayal of the iconic Shakespearean character.
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