David Semark, McKellen's understudy, will take on the role moving forward.
will not be able to take part in the national tour of the production "Player Kings" as previously thought, following a fall from the stage during a"Two weeks after my accident onstage, my injuries improve day by day," McKellen said in a statement, adding, "It's with the greatest reluctance that I have accepted the medical advice to protect my full recovery by not working in the meantime.
Sir Ian McKellen attends"The Delaunay Presents An Evening With" in collaboration with Denville Hall, the residential home for all members of the theatrical profession, at The Delaunay, Aldwych, on April 21, 2024 in London."As it was for the final West End performances, the role of Falstaff will now be performed by David Semark, Ian's brilliant understudy, for all tour dates of Player Kings," the statement concluded.
McKellen starred in the production alongside actors Toheeb Jimoh, Richard Coyle, Raphael Akuwudike, Sara Beharrell and more.
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