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#IanMcKellen is reassuring fans that he’s “on the mend” after taking a fall on-stage recently, but is strictly following doctors’ orders to not return to work for awhile. In a new post to X on Tuesday, McKellen thanked his fans for their well-wishes over the last few weeks, and noted that his doctors are still confident that he will make “a complete recovery.” The actor then encouraged fans to still see the show on tour, touting the performance of his understudy, who took over the role “with panache.” “Any actor will say that missing a performance feels somewhat shameful, even when he is not to blame. None of us ever wants to let down our audience. But Robert Icke’s masterful production remains intact,” McKellen wrote. “His mis en scene is compelling throughout and his actors, led by Toheeb Jimho and Richard Coyle as Prince Hal and his father, remain on top form. Go see for yourself!” McKellen also noted that the bulk of his injuries are to his wrist and neck, and he will be avoidin...

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