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Ian McKellen Skips ‘The Christophers’ Premiere Due to Medical Advice
Ian McKellen, 86, missed TIFF premiere of 'The Christophers' following doctors' advice against flying after his June 2024 hospitalization due to a fall.
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Ian McKellen Skips ‘The Christophers’ Premiere Due to Medical Advice
Ian McKellen listened to the doctor’s orders and decided not to attend The Christophers premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. “Better safe than sorry,” the actor, 86, said in a pre-taped introduction at the Sunday, September 7, screening, per Variety. McKellen added that he backed out of the appearance after “medical advisers” told him he should not fly. “If you enjoy it, will you tell your friends?” McKellen told the audience in …
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Ian McKellen Forced to Skip TIFF Premiere of Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’ on Medical Advice: ‘Better Safe Than Sorry’
Ian McKellen skipped the Toronto Premiere of Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers' on medical advice, missing out on boisterous audience reaction.
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Sir Ian McKellen, 86, missed the premiere of his new film "The Christophers" at this year's Toronto Film Festival - on the advice of his doctors. In a pre-recorded video message to the audience at the Princess of Wales Theatre, the actor said "Variety" on Sunday: "Better tell than sorry" - better be on the safe side.McKellen, who is standing in front of the camera in Steven Soderbergh's new work by Michaela Coel, James Corden and Jessica Gunning…
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