British actor Ian McKellen caused concern among those attending the play “Player Kings”, where he acts, after he had to leave the performance to be rushed to a hospital.
The events occurred this Monday, June 17, at the Noël Coward theater in London, where Ian was performing. According to information from the “Daily Mail” newspaper, McKellen was performing a fight scene when he lost his balance and fell from the front of the stage.
Even, and according to the testimonies of some of those present, they detailed that once the lights turned on they could see the actor screaming in pain and asking for help: “Members of the audience, some crying, said that the star ‘was shouting: help me!’ and described the sounds as ‘chilling’, quotes the British media.
After the spectacular accident, the performance was canceled and the public evacuated from the place; while the veteran actor was treated privately.
English actor Ian McKellen later reported in “good spirits” and hopes for a speedy recovery.
“Thank you to our audience and the general public for their well wishes following Ian’s fall during tonight’s performance of Player Kings,” a spokesperson for the London theater said.
“Following a review, the brilliant NHS team has assured us that he will make a quick and complete recovery and that Ian is in good spirits. The production has made the decision to cancel the performance on Tuesday 18 June so that Ian can rest.” , he added.
McKellen’s career spans more than six decades, but he is best known for his performances in JRR Tolkien’s trilogy, as well as various characters in Shakespeare’s plays, including Richard II, MacBeth, Coriolanus and King Lear.
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2024-06-20 01:56:55