'The Lord of The Rings' actor Ian McKellen in 'good spirits' after bad fall from stage
9 months, 2 weeks ago

'The Lord of The Rings' actor Ian McKellen in 'good spirits' after bad fall from stage

India Today  

Actor Ian McKellen is expected to make a full recovery after he toppled off a London stage during a fight scene and was hospitalised, producers said. McKellen, 85, was in "good spirits" after doctors said a scan showed he was expected to fully recover from the fall on Monday night, a spokesperson for the production at the Noel Coward Theatre said. "Sir Ian seemed to trip as he moved downstage to take a more active part in the scene," audience member Paul Critchley told the PA news agency, saying it was a shock. McKellen played Magneto in the 'X-Men' films and is one of Britain's most acclaimed Shakespearean actors, with roles including Richard III, Macbeth and King Lear.

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Sir Ian McKellen hints he may play Gandalf again in new Tolkien movie
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Sir Ian McKellen hints he may play Gandalf again in new Tolkien movie

The Telegraph  

Sir Ian is recovering after his fall on stage earlier this year and also revealed that he is looking to “take the rest of the year off” from acting. Sir Ian was two months into a season of Player Kings as John Falstaff when he fell from the stage into the first row of the audience He said he has …

Ian McKellen announces he is taking the rest of the year off from acting following onstage fall
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Ian McKellen announces he is taking the rest of the year off from acting following onstage fall

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Ian McKellen has said he is taking the rest of …

Sir Ian McKellen ‘doesn’t go out anymore’ after fall and relives ‘horrible’ incident
7 months, 1 week ago

Sir Ian McKellen ‘doesn’t go out anymore’ after fall and relives ‘horrible’ incident

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sir Ian McKellen has said …

Ian McKellen Shares Details On ‘Horrible’ Stage Fall
7 months, 1 week ago

Ian McKellen Shares Details On ‘Horrible’ Stage Fall

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Ian McKellen is opening up about experiencing “agonizing” pain after he fell offstage during his performance in “Player Kings” at the Noel Coward Theatre in London. The end didn’t mean my death, but it felt like the end of my participation in the play.” While the theater issued a statement following the fall that appeared to indicate …

Ian McKellen, ‘with the greatest reluctance,’ bows out of theater tour amid fall recovery
9 months ago

Ian McKellen, ‘with the greatest reluctance,’ bows out of theater tour amid fall recovery

LA Times  

Ian McKellen will not push forward with his “Player Kings” commitments, despite the production’s announcement last month that he would. McKellen fell off the stage June 17 during a performance of “Player Kings” — an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part 1” and “Henry IV, Part 2” — at the Noël Coward Theatre. A day after the accident, McKellen …

Actor Ian McKellen, 85, offers thanks for messages of support after three nights in the hospital
9 months, 1 week ago

Actor Ian McKellen, 85, offers thanks for messages of support after three nights in the hospital

Associated Press  

LONDON — Actor Ian McKellen is resting, taking light exercise and undergoing physiotherapy after spending three nights in the hospital after he toppled off a London stage during a fight scene earlier this week. The 85-year-old veteran actor thanked the public for their many messages of support following his fall at the Noel Coward Theatre on Monday. An understudy, David …

Ian McKellen to break from performing after falling off stage — but not for too long
9 months, 1 week ago

Ian McKellen to break from performing after falling off stage — but not for too long

LA Times  

Ian McKellen will take a break from his current acting gig to recover after falling during a stage performance in London this week. When the 85-year-old “X-Men” and “Lord of the Rings” actor lost his footing at the Noël Coward Theatre on Monday, he was portraying Sir John Falstaff in the adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part 1” and …

Ian McKellen’s former understudy weighs in on actor’s shock fall from West End stage
9 months, 1 week ago

Ian McKellen’s former understudy weighs in on actor’s shock fall from West End stage

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Weston, Sir Ian McKellen’s former understudy, has opened up about …

X-Men star Ian McKellen hospitalized after falling off stage during London play
9 months, 1 week ago

X-Men star Ian McKellen hospitalized after falling off stage during London play

Hindustan Times  

The Lord of the Rings actor Ian McKellen who played the role of Gandalf in the movies, suffered injuries during a play. FILE PHOTO: Actor Ian McKellen is in "good spirits" after stage fall during a play in London. REUTERS/Hannah McKay/File Photo Ian fell off the London stage during a play The actor who has spent six decades as an …

Ian McKellen Falls Off Stage During London Performance, Expected To Make ‘Full Recovery’
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ian McKellen Falls Off Stage During London Performance, Expected To Make ‘Full Recovery’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Actor Ian McKellen is expected to make a “speedy and full recovery” after falling off the front of a stage during a performance Monday night in London’s West End. McKellen, 85, was performing in a battle scene in “Player Kings,” which brings together two of Shakespeare’s plays, “Henry IV” Parts 1 and 2. “Thank you to our …

Ian McKellen ‘looking forward to returning to work’ after falling off London stage
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ian McKellen ‘looking forward to returning to work’ after falling off London stage

LA Times  

Veteran actor Ian McKellen is looking forward to a “complete and speedy” recovery, as well as a return to work, after falling offstage during a Monday performance of “Player Kings” in London. To them, of… — Ian McKellen June 18, 2024 The iconic “Lord of the Rings” and “X-Men” actor’s publicist did not detail his injuries nor say how much …

X-Men star Ian McKellen is in 'good spirits' and expected to recover from fall off stage in London
9 months, 2 weeks ago

X-Men star Ian McKellen is in 'good spirits' and expected to recover from fall off stage in London

India TV News  

Veteran Hollywood actor Ian McKellen is expected to make a full recovery after he toppled off a London stage Monday during a fight scene and was hospitalised, a spokesperson said. According to a report in PTI, McKellen, 85, was in “good spirits” after doctors said a scan showed he was expected to fully recover from the fall, a spokesperson for …

Ian McKellen in ‘good spirits’ as he recovers from a fall off stage
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ian McKellen in ‘good spirits’ as he recovers from a fall off stage

Associated Press  

LONDON — Actor Ian McKellen said Tuesday he is looking forward to returning to work after he toppled off a London stage mid-performance and was hospitalized. McKellen, 85, said he was “hugely indebted” to medics who treated him after the tumble on Monday night during a performance of “Player Kings” at London’s Noel Coward Theatre. AP AUDIO: Actor Ian McKellen, …

Ian McKellen is in ‘good spirits’ after falling off the stage during a performance
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ian McKellen is in ‘good spirits’ after falling off the stage during a performance

LA Times  

Ian McKellen is on the mend after falling off the stage during a performance at London’s Noël Coward Theatre. “Following a scan, the brilliant team have assured us that he will make a speedy and full recovery and Ian is in good spirits,” according to a statement to The Times by the theater. The “Lord of the Rings” and “X-Men” …

Ian Mckellen reveals he was offered Dumbledore's role; explains why he refused
7 years, 11 months ago

Ian Mckellen reveals he was offered Dumbledore's role; explains why he refused

Firstpost  

Sir Ian Mckellen, known for his portrayal of Galdalf in the Lord of the Rings movies and Magneto in X-Men, revealed that he was offered the role of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise and the reason why he turned down the offer. In a BBC HARDtalk interview, the actor talked about how he was asked if he would be …

Sir Ian McKellen: 'I've had it with Gandalf'
9 years, 4 months ago

Sir Ian McKellen: 'I've had it with Gandalf'

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Appearing on Larry King Now, celebrated actor …

'Lord of the Rings' star Ian McKellen to play Sherlock Holmes, posts first look
10 years, 8 months ago

'Lord of the Rings' star Ian McKellen to play Sherlock Holmes, posts first look

Firstpost  

Ian Mckellen shared the first look of his character of an ageing Sherlock Holmes in the upcoming film with his fans on Twitter. Los Angeles: Ian Mckellen shared the first look of his character of an ageing Sherlock Holmes in the upcoming film with his fans on Twitter. The film, which was previously titled ‘A Slight Trick of the Mind’ …

Q&A: Sir Ian McKellen Takes On The Prisoner's Number One Tormenter
15 years, 8 months ago

Q&A: Sir Ian McKellen Takes On The Prisoner's Number One Tormenter

Wired  

From his extensive Shakespearean roots to his knockout *X-Men *and Lord of the Rings roles as Magneto and Gandalf, Sir Ian McKellen boasts a prowess so refined that he's now playing a role, The Prisoner's power-hungry villain Number Two, previously inhabited by not one actor but 17. Although McKellen later backs off the reveal, it's nevertheless obvious that he acted …

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