Sir Ian McKellen dines at a Christchurch restaurant, surprising diners and staff. The restaurant says it is “very privileged” to host McKellen and his team, and posts photos and details of the visit.
The accounts from outlets differ on what led to the surprise. The NZ Herald reports McKellen extends his stay in Christchurch after a cancelled flight, turning the stop into an unexpected dining appearance at Etta. Stuff’s coverage focuses more on the restaurant’s reaction and the fact that McKellen and his party attend dinner.
Across both reports, the emphasis is on the unexpected nature of the visit and the interaction between McKellen, his team, and restaurant staff, with no further information provided about any public event beyond the meal.
