McKellen stars as Falstaff in the Shakespearian adaptation<\/a>, but on Monday 17th June, the actor fell off the front of the stage during a battle scene.<\/p>\n The 85-year-old was said to have cried out in pain before the lights came up and he was taken to hospital.<\/p>\n A spokesperson for the No\u00ebl Coward theatre in London said at the time that McKellen was \u201cin good spirits\u201d and expected to make \u201ca speedy and full recovery\u201d.<\/p>\n In a statement posted to X<\/a> (formerly known as Twitter), McKellen wrote: \u201cI want to thank everyone for their kind messages and support.<\/p>\n \u201cSince the accident, during a performance of Player Kings last night, my injuries have been diagnosed and treated by a series of experts, specialists and nurses working for the National Health Service.<\/p>\n \u201cTo them, of course, I am hugely indebted. They have assured me that my recovery will be complete and speedy and I am looking forward to returning to work.\u201d<\/p>\n I want to thank everyone for their kind messages and support. Since the accident, during a performance of Player Kings last night, my injuries have been diagnosed and treated by a series of experts, specialists and nurses working for the National Health Service. To them, of\u2026<\/p>\u2014 Ian McKellen (@IanMcKellen) June 18, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote>![\"Sir](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/Ian-McKellen-Player-Kings-c4eddf1.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Player")
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