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Ian McKellen Pulls Out Of ‘Player Kings’ Tour “With The Greatest Reluctance” After Fall
Sir Ian McKellen will not return To 'Player Kings' tour after a fall in London's West End, his place taken by David Semark.
British acting icon Ian McKellen has pulled out of the Player Kings tour following a fall that saw him fracture his wrist and sustain other injuries. The Lord of the Rings star had initially thought he could return to Player Kings once the UK leg of the tour started but the production has just shared a statement on social media announcing he will step down “with the greatest reluctance.” The production said his place will be taken by understudy David Semark, who had already played the role of John Falstaff in Player Kings ‘ final three West End shows at the Noël Coward Theatre.
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