Ian McKellen Says Fat Suit For ‘Player Kings’ Role Saved Him From More Severe Injuries In Stage Fall: “I’ve Got Agonizing Pains In My Shoulders”

I was wearing a fat suit for Falstaff and that saved my ribs and other joints.

So Ive had a lucky escape really…, McKellen said in an interview withSagamagazine.

I started screaming, Help me!

Ian McKellenHoda Davaine / Dave Benett / Aaron Chown / PA Images / Getty Images

and then Im sorry!

I dont do this!

I thought it was the end of something.

It was very upsetting.

I dont feel guilty, but the accident has let down the whole production, he said.

I feel such shame.

I was hoping to be able to rejoin the play on the tour, but I couldnt.