Sir Ian McKellen returning to filming after fall made him think he 'was on the way out' | ITV News

Sir Ian McKellen has told ITV News he is getting back to work in the new year after falling off stage during a live performance in London's West End.
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[@Digital111]

He looks and sounds great. I remember when I read the headline that he fell and was really worried. Never been to the UK but I really admire him and hope he gets well soon.. and back on stage/screen!

[@JJONNYREPP]

Sir Ian McKellen returning to filming after fall made him think he 'was on the way out' | ITV News 2204pm 2.9.24 mother and i - we were feigning to be larkin and his mater - were watching classic corrie and found him to be amusing as the proletarian poet-fiend out for a quick and easy meal (and a pint or ten!!)... i was amused to find he was ken's nemesis............... p.s. i think she must have just got back from a night on the town... which is nice.

[@kaspiller89]

How on earth is Ian McKellen doing so well? He is the greatest actor that I can remember, and he's still doing it well at 85. He is just remarkable.

[@matthewperry848]

Ian is one in a million! Absolutely adore him.

[@lizb3139]

I love this man.i love Sir Ian

[@DeclanMBrennan]

Steady on darling. But you're right, he's a fantastic actor and also seems to be very kind and supportive.

[@redbarchetta8782]

Such a fine, fun person.

[@heatrayzvideo3007]

He looks fantastic for his age, he truly is Gandalf ❤

[@snuffthemagicdragon9721]

Emotional trauma after a sudden accident coupled with pain is very real and can follow you for a long time. I'm glad he's OK. Best wishes from Limerick Eire.

[@MrElliotc02]

Very happy to hear that you have recovered and will continue to entertain us. Stay well, you are a treasure.

[@happyclappyslappy]

Wizard you shall not pass! Sir Ian, Sir Ian, Sir Ian.

[@oneworldfamily]

Love it 😆

[@andreamanning3297]

😂😂😂

[@greenious508]

I love this interviewer. Let them talk :))

[@NeilRamsay-q4z]

He’s not just a national treasure, he’s a global treasure. I’m glad he’s ok. Love from Canada!

[@m7bz]

Ian McKellan is an absolute legend. Great respect!

[@Lcfh843]

What is this microphone noise is it a hearing aid ??

[@JerjerB]

Right!?

[@heidimueller1039]

@@JerjerBit’s gotta be the mike, it’s very annoying!

[@bobbyblazini]

He should just chill on Graham Nortom the rest of the year

[@jonathancineus6424]

The interviewer could’ve been a robot or AI. They could’ve answered a list of questions out of a sheet.

[@darrylbrooks9365]

I thought he did the job he was suppose to do...let the guest speak, without interruption. So rare these days.

[@Walperion_Music]

Well at least he's a handsome sheet of paper!

[@sebastiankinnunen5549]

❤True Legend, Sir Ian! ❤Iconic❤love from Finland

[@Jm649]

Glad to see you well Sir Ian 👏take a good break!

[@ashleyartus1193]

He's so beautifully " youthfull" hope for us ALL. X

[@yamil.343]

I think he’ll always be remembered as Magneto. Excellent actor.

[@axs203]

A role model for us all I love him!

[@CourtneyPielok]

He is *SUCH an ICON* 👑

[@timelordvictorious]

Wonder if the next film is the search of Gollum ?

[@voiceinthenoise3357]

I was thinking the same thing. Hopefully so, and not just because his portrayal of Gandalf is precious to me, but because he seems to be excited about this new, imminent film role, and I hope he would be Gandalf again because he wants to, not because he feels obligated.

[@KathyBarry-p1n]

You are a Burnley lad,,,,That keeps you Strong,,,❤

[@Kx0195]

Wow, actually true. Would never know from how well spoken he is. So glad I learned that.

[@KathyBarry-p1n]

@@Kx0195 😄

[@SouthOfGate]

most excellent and both articulate. a perfect example of stage presence to not engage with the annoying peeping and shoddy sound direction. well done.

[@redbarchetta8782]

P.S. He's Gandalf again in the new Peter Jackson's Hunt for Gollum. "(NewsNation) - Sir Ian McKellen may reprise his role as Gandalf in the upcoming “Lord of the Rings” film “The Hunt for Gollum.” But the timing has to work out - for everyone. “I'm told Gandalf is in it and I haven't read a script and there are no plans yet just filming dates."

[@sameeamar9699]

I'm a big Ian McKellen fan from the X- Men, The Lord Of The Rings Movies and his ITV series Vicious came in 2013. But I'm sure he's going ok from his leg injury.

[@TerryLeier-in3jn]

Scary…I love this man so much

[@icreateworlds]

I’m going to watch this and I can bet I will buy it on Blu-ray too.

[@GrandpaVince]

It wad actually vince that caught him

[@mfslots]

take the celeb out of it hes always seemed like a nice fun humble human being

[@JamesBorealis]

audio is so bad

[@Walperion_Music]

Why, I heard everything :) and was riveted. :) More important are the things that are said than some mic quality or whatever

[@angelolima4811]

Can't wait for hunt of gollum super excited and viggo and Orlando its going to be awesome

[@jsb331]

Uf .. got some feedback, there.

[@potatochalbro]

I loved that interaction between the two actors, that was such a great gay exchange :D. All the best to Ian! I hope to be invited to his party :))

[@themanwnoname3454]

🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@macsmiffy2197]

Not everyone gets the same thing from a performance and critics present a point of view. Everyone raved about Oppenheimer, but I was bored stiff and left halfway through. That doesn’t mean, by the way, that I thought everyone else was wrong and the film didn’t have its’ merits.

[@laerwen]

With how much it costs to go to the movies these days, you left halfway through? Damn, must be nice.

[@kevbrix9686]

Who is the girl?

[@heidimueller1039]

Girl? Looks like a full-grown woman to me.

[@kevbrix9686]

@@heidimueller1039 no help at all, thanks

[@voiceinthenoise3357]

The woman is Gemma Arterton. She's a lovely actor. Especially in Summerland.

[@andydixon2980]

Some lovey.

[@glendam1148]

I won’t be watching after his rude remarks about Queen Elizabeth.

[@andrewmacdonald4833]

He's a National Treasure...glad he's doing fine...nowhere near as bad as the tabloids would have us believe..

[@wardjunior1450]

Turn that damn thing off.

[@caoren445]

Your staying Gandalf .

[@gpeddino]

The fat suit should be knighted.

[@ToddDouglasFox]

Kisses on all of the boo boos Ian.

[@DjdyehxXjehrf]

Davis David Garcia Barbara Lee Edward

[@StephenBrakefield]

all his money help with great health?

[@violinstar5948]

Ian liked to accept a knighthood from HM the Queen but then says she was rude to him 🤷‍♂️. I feel sorry for the woman he fell on at the theatre.

[@laerwen]

Strange to be so dismissive over someone you don't really know. Oh well.

[@ElizabethHurtado-py8ur]

😘

[@vallee3140]

After what he said about the late Queen, hope he is finished as an actor, horrible man.

[@adejames1960]

Maybe Sir Ian felt a bit awkward in the presence of a real Queen ?

[@vallee3140]

@@adejames1960 lol

[@laerwen]

Imagine saying this, not understanding that what the queen said to him could be construed as a serious insult. He's allowed his feelings, just like you are. Funny how that works. But I'm sure he didn't wish her harm over it the way you've done with him.

[@Walterwhite_cooks]

Anyone going to talk about the annoying itv presenter doesn’t care at all

[@kitsworld]

I disagree. This is how an interview SHOULD be conducted. He asks a brief question to get things started and then sits in silence and let's them speak. The interview is about THEM, not him. American interviewers try to use the interview as a showcase of their own talents, usually comedy, and the guest is relegated to listening to the interviewer be entertaining. It's all wrong! But if you're American that's what you've been fed all your life, so you don't know any better. (A lot of British interviewers have adopted that technique over the last few decades, and I find it very annoying). Everything doesn't NEED to be high energy and get a laugh every second. There is room for thoughtful discussion, and this interviewer has taken that approach. Excellent work. He got some really good material out of them both!

[@DeclanMBrennan]

@@kitsworld Hard agree (with your disagreement). The interviewer is there to draw people out. If they are doing their job properly, they should be almost invisible apart from listening carefully and producing the ideal next question to keep the interview flowing,. This still requires genuine talent but also humility.

[@Walterwhite_cooks]

@@kitsworld first of all I’m British he seemed to just want to get answers out of them then let them speak ur the American one here so maybe don’t assume

[@Walterwhite_cooks]

@@DeclanMBrennan thank yoh

[@kitsworld]

@@Walterwhite_cooks First of all, I'M BRITISH TOO. So maybe it is YOU who should not assume! Secondly I did NOT assume anything! I said "IF you are American you've been fed that style of interview all your life" - I wasn't saying YOU personally are American. I was just saying IF a random person was American, that's what they would likely have been fed. I was drawing a comparison between two styles of interview technique. And finally, I stand by what I said. As you yourself just agreed, he asked the questions and then sat quietly while they answered. THAT IS HIS JOB. It is not his job to interrupt them. It's an INTERVIEW not a Chat Show. There's a difference. "He seemed to just want to get answers out of them, then let them speak." - YES. THAT IS THE WHOLE POINT OF AN INTERVIEW. You didn't understand what you were watching, you didn't understand my comment about it, and you didn't understand the other commenter who was AGREEING with me too. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Maybe you should stick to less challenging subjects...???

[@dafinker3443]

Oh dear … he is rather arrogant 👎 SHE is quite beautiful .

[@laerwen]

This comment says more about you than anything else

[@gregorycook3550]

[@joshuagarbett]

You will never speak to me