The 85-year-old actor, who is currently recovering from a fall during a performance of Player Kings in London’s West End, expressed uncertainty about the timeline for the project. “When? I don’t know. What is the script? It’s not written yet. So, they better be quick,” he added, highlighting the project's early stages.

A stellar line-up of actors and performers will be marking the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death at events across the UK this weekend.