The show was immediately interrupted and the actor was rescued and taken to hospital
A false step, the fall and the cry of pain. There were moments of great fear when Sir Ian McKellenthe iconic Gandalf of the film trilogy “The Lord of the Rings”, fell from the stage during a theater performance in London. The incident occurred Monday night at the Noel Coward Theatre, where the 85-year-old actor was playing John Falstaff in “Player Kings”. During a fight scene, McKellen he lost his balance and fell in front of the terrified eyes of the audience, screaming in pain. The show was immediately interrupted and the actor was rescued and taken to hospital.
News of the fall quickly spread around the world, triggering a wave of apprehension on social media. Fortunately, fears were soon dispelled: doctors have excluding serious injuries and expected a quick recovery. McKellen himself, with his proverbial temper, reassured everyone about his condition, demonstrating that he is ready to return to the stage as soon as possible. “Sir Ian is in good spirits and he can’t wait to get back to acting“, declared the theatre’s spokesperson, confirming that the actor could resume his role as early as Wednesday evening, after having skipped Tuesday’s performance as a precaution.
A journalist from BBC present in the room described the scene, telling of thescream of pain heard in the room. Paul Critchley, a spectator present in the room, recounted how McKellen tripped while moving on stage, losing his balance and falling disastrously. Despite the initial shock, the public showed great affection and closeness to the actor, wishing him a speedy recovery. Ian McKellen’s career is full of successes, with memorable roles such as Magneto in the “X-Men” saga and countless Shakespearean characters. Winner of a Tony Awardsseveral Laurence Olivier Awards and candidate for two Oscarsr, McKellen is an icon of theater and cinema.
