Ian McKellen will briefly put acting aside to focus on his health, after he fell off a London stage during a performance this week. “David Semark will be playing the role of Sir John Falstaff for the final three scheduled performances of ‘Player Kings’ while Ian McKellen recuperates following his fall,” the production said in its statement. After falling off the stage during Monday’s performance, McKellen reportedly cried out as the house lights turned on. “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 added. He will reprise his “Player Kings” role in July when the production launches its national tour.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 26, 2024 21:51 UTC