Ian McKellen hospitalized after falling off stage during performance

Ian McKellen recovering from a horrific stage accident.

Lord of the Rings The alum was rushed to hospital after falling during a June 17 performance. Player Kings at the Noël Coward Theater in London, according to NBC News.

McKellen, 85, was in the middle of a fight scene when he lost his balance and fell off the stage, causing the show to be canceled and the audience to be evacuated from the theater, the newspaper reported. After doing some tests at the hospital, X-Men The actor’s medical team determined he will “make a quick and full recovery,” his rep said in a June 17 statement. NBK.

“Thank you to our audience and the general public for their well wishes regarding Ian’s fall during tonight’s performance. Player Kings“- said the representative. “Ian is in good spirits.”

While McKellen is recovering, the spokesperson added that the play’s June 18 performance was canceled due to the incident.