Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

sl8

(16,245 posts)
Mon Sep 2, 2024, 07:37 AM Sep 2

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has 'emotional residues' after onstage fall

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/article/2024/sep/02/ian-mckellen-says-he-is-fine-but-has-emotional-residues-after-onstage-fall

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has ‘emotional residues’ after onstage fall

Actor, 85, says he is taking the rest of the year off after accident in June but plans to keep playing Gandalf

Matthew Weaver
Mon 2 Sep 2024 04.54 EDT

Ian McKellen says he has recuperated from the broken bones he suffered after falling from the stage in June, but is still emotionally recovering from the incident.

The 85-year-old actor told the BBC he planned to continue working after being forced to take off the rest of the year because of the fall.

The double Oscar nominee snapped his wrist and chipped a vertebra when he fell from a stage playing John Falstaff in a performance of Player Kings at the Noël Coward theatre in June.

“I shall just keep at it as long as the legs and the lungs and the mind keep working,” McKellen said on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme.

[...]

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Ian McKellen says he is fine but has 'emotional residues' after onstage fall (Original Post) sl8 Sep 2 OP
It is amazing he didn't suffer more injuries! Siwsan Sep 2 #1
Because he was playing Falstaff Golden Raisin Sep 2 #3
When you have a serious fall, it is very scary. Irish_Dem Sep 2 #2

Golden Raisin

(4,674 posts)
3. Because he was playing Falstaff
Mon Sep 2, 2024, 11:30 AM
Sep 2

he was wearing a "fat suit" which somewhat cushioned the terrible fall. Probably would have been worse without the extra padding.

Irish_Dem

(57,527 posts)
2. When you have a serious fall, it is very scary.
Mon Sep 2, 2024, 07:41 AM
Sep 2

You are terrified of falling again so you restrict your activities and get overly cautious for a while.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Showbiz»Ian McKellen says he is f...