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

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” actor fell after losing his footing during a battle scene between two other actors in “Player Kings,” in which he portrays John Falstaff, according to BBC News. “Thank you to our audience and the general public for their well wishes following Ian’s fall during this evening’s performance of Player Kings,” the statement read. “Thank you to doctors Rachel and Lee who were on hand in the audience and to all the venue staff for their support.” “Players Kings,” an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part 1” and “Henry IV, Part 2,” kicked off in April and was expected to run for 12 weeks.