Sir Ian McKellen makes drastic decision after his shocking fall from the stage during Player Kings left him with neck and wrist injuries
Sir Ian McKellen will not return to acting until he has recovered from fall Sir Ian McKellen will not return to acting for the ‘rest of the year’ after his dramatic fall from a stage left him with neck injuries. While performing Player Kings in London’s West End in June, the 85-year-old legend lost his footing and tumbled into the audience head-first.
He said the fatsuit he wore helped stop excessive injuries The show is now on a national tour, visiting the likes of Birmingham and Newcastle but the Shakespearean actor will not be returning to his role. Despite his decision to rest for the remainder of the year, Sir Ian is still looking ahead to other roles — including a possible return as Gandalf.
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