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Ian McKellen relishes Machiavellian role in new film 'The Critic'

Ian McKellen's character in 'The Critic,' reflects on the complexities of being gay in a prejudiced society, driving his ruthless criticism. [ more ]

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Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen shares heartbreaking health update

Ian McKellen continues to face health challenges after his stage fall, but remains committed to acting and expresses thoughts on aging and his sexuality. [ more ]

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Sir Ian McKellen stars as gay film critic in new drama

Sir Ian McKellen plays a closeted gay film critic entangled in a blackmail scheme, underscoring themes of LGBTQ+ representation and societal pressures. [ more ]

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New York City

Ian McKellen relishes Machiavellian role in new film 'The Critic'

Ian McKellen's character in 'The Critic,' reflects on the complexities of being gay in a prejudiced society, driving his ruthless criticism. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen shares heartbreaking health update

Ian McKellen continues to face health challenges after his stage fall, but remains committed to acting and expresses thoughts on aging and his sexuality. [ more ]

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Will The Hunt for Gollum really be two movies? That's got to be a stretch

Sir Ian McKellen is interested in returning to Gandalf for The Hunt for Gollum but is uncertain about the project's direction. [ more ]

Business Insider

OMG science

What we know about the new 'The Lord of the Rings' movie, as Ian McKellen says he's open to returning as Gandalf

Warner Bros. plans to produce new 'The Lord of the Rings' films to tap into revived interest in the franchise. [ more ]

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OMG science

Will The Hunt for Gollum really be two movies? That's got to be a stretch

Sir Ian McKellen is interested in returning to Gandalf for The Hunt for Gollum but is uncertain about the project's direction. [ more ]

Business Insider

OMG science

What we know about the new 'The Lord of the Rings' movie, as Ian McKellen says he's open to returning as Gandalf

Warner Bros. plans to produce new 'The Lord of the Rings' films to tap into revived interest in the franchise. [ more ]

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Queerty

Writing

Sir Ian McKellen gets honest about critics, his historic gay kiss & the queer appeal of the X-Men - Queerty

Sir Ian McKellen demonstrates resilience and depth in his role as a critic in the film The Critic, highlighting societal injustices. [ more ]

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London

The Critic review Ian McKellen's poison pen sharpens 30s society cosy-crime drama

Ian McKellen's performance as a ruthless theater critic highlights themes of morality and exploitation in 1930s London. [ more ]

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Left-wing politics

Sir Ian McKellen gives update on his acting future after stage fall

Sir Ian McKellen plans to take the remainder of the year off after suffering injuries from a stage fall. [ more ]

New York Post

LA Kings

Ian McKellen avoids going out after 'horrible' stage fall: 'I've been dealing with agonizing pain'

Ian McKellen fell off stage during a performance, suffering injuries, but feels lucky his fat suit saved him from worse damage. [ more ]

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LA Kings

Ian McKellen Hospitalized After Fall During Performance

Ian McKellen fell off stage during a performance and was hospitalized, but he is expected to make a full recovery. [ more ]

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LA Kings

Ian McKellen says fat suit saved him after horrible' stage fall

Ian McKellen credits his fat suit for protecting him during a severe fall on stage, aiding in his recovery despite ongoing pain. [ more ]

Queerty

Writing

Sir Ian McKellen gets honest about critics, his historic gay kiss & the queer appeal of the X-Men - Queerty

Sir Ian McKellen demonstrates resilience and depth in his role as a critic in the film The Critic, highlighting societal injustices. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London

The Critic review Ian McKellen's poison pen sharpens 30s society cosy-crime drama

Ian McKellen's performance as a ruthless theater critic highlights themes of morality and exploitation in 1930s London. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Left-wing politics

Sir Ian McKellen gives update on his acting future after stage fall

Sir Ian McKellen plans to take the remainder of the year off after suffering injuries from a stage fall. [ more ]

New York Post

LA Kings

Ian McKellen avoids going out after 'horrible' stage fall: 'I've been dealing with agonizing pain'

Ian McKellen fell off stage during a performance, suffering injuries, but feels lucky his fat suit saved him from worse damage. [ more ]

Vulture

LA Kings

Ian McKellen Hospitalized After Fall During Performance

Ian McKellen fell off stage during a performance and was hospitalized, but he is expected to make a full recovery. [ more ]

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LA Kings

Ian McKellen says fat suit saved him after horrible' stage fall

Ian McKellen credits his fat suit for protecting him during a severe fall on stage, aiding in his recovery despite ongoing pain. [ more ]

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Ian McKellen, 85, says another 'Lord of the Rings' movie is in the works, but if they want him to be in it "they better be quick" - Queerty

Sir Ian McKellen hints at upcoming 'The Lord of the Rings' films featuring Gandalf, expressing excitement despite uncertainty about scripts and timelines. [ more ]

Consequence

Film

Ian McKellen may return as Gandalf in new Lord of the Rings movie

Ian McKellen plans to return to acting and hopes to reprise Gandalf in the upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum. [ more ]

Queerty

OMG science

Ian McKellen, 85, says another 'Lord of the Rings' movie is in the works, but if they want him to be in it "they better be quick" - Queerty

Sir Ian McKellen hints at upcoming 'The Lord of the Rings' films featuring Gandalf, expressing excitement despite uncertainty about scripts and timelines. [ more ]

Consequence

Film

Ian McKellen may return as Gandalf in new Lord of the Rings movie

Ian McKellen plans to return to acting and hopes to reprise Gandalf in the upcoming film, The Hunt for Gollum. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Film

Gandalf Actor Ian McKellen Gives Exciting Update On Next Lord Of The Rings Movie

Ian McKellen discusses the upcoming Lord of the Rings movie focused on Gollum, expressing eagerness to return if the script meets his expectations. [ more ]

VG247

Film

It sounds like The Hunt for Gollum will take a while, as Gandalf himself says the team behind it is planning for two films

Warner Bros. plans to split 'The Hunt for Gollum' into two films, following the trend from 'The Hobbit' trilogy.

Ian McKellen's confirmation highlights potential focus on Gollum's character, though the decision remains unconfirmed pending script approval. [ more ]

Inverse

Film

The Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Can Fix Peter Jackson's Biggest Gandalf Blindspot

Ian McKellen is interested in reprising his role as Gandalf in future Lord of the Rings films. [ more ]

New York Post

Film

Elijah Wood leads 'Lord of the Rings' reunion - as Ian McKellen teases his Gandalf future in franchise

Ian McKellen is eager to reprise his role as Gandalf, emphasizing the urgency to begin filming before he can no longer act. [ more ]

GameSpot

Film

Ian McKellen Says He's Been Approached To Play Gandalf In Next Lord Of The Rings Movie

Ian McKellen is open to reprising his role as Gandalf in upcoming films, expressing enthusiasm despite his age. [ more ]

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OMG science

As The Hunt for Gollum continues, it seems that Warner Bros. is hoping Ian McKellen will be back to play everyone's favourite old wizard

Ian McKellen has been approached to potentially reprise his role as Gandalf in a new Lord of the Rings film focusing on Gollum. [ more ]

GameSpot

Film

Gandalf Actor Ian McKellen Gives Exciting Update On Next Lord Of The Rings Movie

Ian McKellen discusses the upcoming Lord of the Rings movie focused on Gollum, expressing eagerness to return if the script meets his expectations. [ more ]

VG247

Film

It sounds like The Hunt for Gollum will take a while, as Gandalf himself says the team behind it is planning for two films

Warner Bros. plans to split 'The Hunt for Gollum' into two films, following the trend from 'The Hobbit' trilogy.

Ian McKellen's confirmation highlights potential focus on Gollum's character, though the decision remains unconfirmed pending script approval. [ more ]

Inverse

Film

The Next 'Lord of the Rings' Movie Can Fix Peter Jackson's Biggest Gandalf Blindspot

Ian McKellen is interested in reprising his role as Gandalf in future Lord of the Rings films. [ more ]

New York Post

Film

Elijah Wood leads 'Lord of the Rings' reunion - as Ian McKellen teases his Gandalf future in franchise

Ian McKellen is eager to reprise his role as Gandalf, emphasizing the urgency to begin filming before he can no longer act. [ more ]

GameSpot

Film

Ian McKellen Says He's Been Approached To Play Gandalf In Next Lord Of The Rings Movie

Ian McKellen is open to reprising his role as Gandalf in upcoming films, expressing enthusiasm despite his age. [ more ]

VG247

OMG science

As The Hunt for Gollum continues, it seems that Warner Bros. is hoping Ian McKellen will be back to play everyone's favourite old wizard

Ian McKellen has been approached to potentially reprise his role as Gandalf in a new Lord of the Rings film focusing on Gollum. [ more ]

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Calls for Sir Ian McKellen to return knighthood after calling late Queen 'rude'

Sir Ian McKellen faces calls to return his knighthood following comments describing Queen Elizabeth II as 'rude' during their meetings. [ more ]

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London

Ian McKellen says late Queen Elizabeth II was 'quite rude' and Prince Harry is 'not bright enough' to survive royal life

Sir Ian McKellen criticized the late Queen's behavior and suggested Prince Harry struggles with royal life. [ more ]

New York Post

London

Ian McKellen claims Queen Elizabeth II was 'quite rude' to him, King Charles III is 'damaged'

Ian McKellen expressed candid criticisms of the royal family, detailing his brusque interactions with Queen Elizabeth II and commenting on their unusual lifestyle. [ more ]

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Calls for Sir Ian McKellen to return knighthood after calling late Queen 'rude'

Sir Ian McKellen faces calls to return his knighthood following comments describing Queen Elizabeth II as 'rude' during their meetings. [ more ]

Business Insider

London

Ian McKellen says late Queen Elizabeth II was 'quite rude' and Prince Harry is 'not bright enough' to survive royal life

Sir Ian McKellen criticized the late Queen's behavior and suggested Prince Harry struggles with royal life. [ more ]

New York Post

London

Ian McKellen claims Queen Elizabeth II was 'quite rude' to him, King Charles III is 'damaged'

Ian McKellen expressed candid criticisms of the royal family, detailing his brusque interactions with Queen Elizabeth II and commenting on their unusual lifestyle. [ more ]

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Ian McKellen says he is fine but has emotional residues' after onstage fall

McKellen has physically recovered from his fall but is emotionally dealing with the aftermath.

Despite his fall, McKellen remains determined to continue his acting career. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has emotional residues' after onstage fall

McKellen has physically recovered from his fall but is emotionally dealing with the aftermath.

Despite his fall, McKellen remains determined to continue his acting career. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has emotional residues' after onstage fall

McKellen has physically recovered from his fall but is emotionally dealing with the aftermath.

Despite his fall, McKellen remains determined to continue his acting career. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has emotional residues' after onstage fall

McKellen has physically recovered from his fall but is emotionally dealing with the aftermath.

Despite his fall, McKellen remains determined to continue his acting career. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has emotional residues' after onstage fall

McKellen has physically recovered from his fall but is emotionally dealing with the aftermath.

Despite his fall, McKellen remains determined to continue his acting career. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Ian McKellen still experiencing 'agonising pains' two months after stage fall

Ian McKellen is recovering from a fall during a performance, expressing both shame and relief at not suffering more severe injuries. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has emotional residues' after onstage fall

McKellen has physically recovered from his fall but is emotionally dealing with the aftermath.

Despite his fall, McKellen remains determined to continue his acting career. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has emotional residues' after onstage fall

McKellen has physically recovered from his fall but is emotionally dealing with the aftermath.

Despite his fall, McKellen remains determined to continue his acting career. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has emotional residues' after onstage fall

McKellen has physically recovered from his fall but is emotionally dealing with the aftermath.

Despite his fall, McKellen remains determined to continue his acting career. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has emotional residues' after onstage fall

McKellen has physically recovered from his fall but is emotionally dealing with the aftermath.

Despite his fall, McKellen remains determined to continue his acting career. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Privacy professionals

Ian McKellen says he is fine but has emotional residues' after onstage fall

McKellen has physically recovered from his fall but is emotionally dealing with the aftermath.

Despite his fall, McKellen remains determined to continue his acting career. [ more ]

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NYC LGBT

Ian McKellen still experiencing 'agonising pains' two months after stage fall

Ian McKellen is recovering from a fall during a performance, expressing both shame and relief at not suffering more severe injuries. [ more ]

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London

McKellen says fat suit saved him when he fell

Sir Ian McKellen credits his fat suit for protecting him from serious injury during a fall on stage. [ more ]

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Time Out London

5 months ago

London

From Ian McKellen to PJ Harvey: it's the best new London theatre openings in April

Ian McKellen and Brian Cox star in colossal roles in London plays.

PJ Harvey debuts as a songwriter for the National Theatre's 'London Tide'. [ more ]

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London

Ian McKellen's understudy to perform in final London dates of Player Kings

Sir Ian McKellen's understudy David Semark will perform in Player Kings while he recuperates from a fall. [ more ]

Time Out London

5 months ago

London

From Ian McKellen to PJ Harvey: it's the best new London theatre openings in April

Ian McKellen and Brian Cox star in colossal roles in London plays.

PJ Harvey debuts as a songwriter for the National Theatre's 'London Tide'. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

London

Ian McKellen's understudy to perform in final London dates of Player Kings

Sir Ian McKellen's understudy David Semark will perform in Player Kings while he recuperates from a fall. [ more ]

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Time Out London

10 months ago

London

Sir Ian McKellen will star as Shakespeare's Falstaff in the West End next year

Ian McKellen's next project, 'The Player Kings', will be a new London production of Robert Icke's adaptation of 'Henry IV Part 1 and Part 2,' which McKellen has described as his last great stage ambition.

The play follows Henry IV's son Hal as he ascends from drunken layabout to monarch, with Falstaff as his best friend and chief enabler.

McKellen's choice to work with Robert Icke shows his ambition and desire for this production to be a fitting grand finale to his illustrious career. [ more ]

New York Post

2 months ago

London

Actor Ian McKellen, 85, will not return to role after stage fall

Ian McKellen, 85, will not reprise role of John Falstaff after falling off stage during performance. [ more ]

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time.com

London

Ian McKellen, 85, Is Hospitalized After Toppling Off Stage in London

Actor Ian McKellen hospitalized after falling off stage during play in London. [ more ]

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London

Ian McKellen in hospital after falling off stage during Player Kings show

Ian McKellen hospitalized after falling off stage during performance. [ more ]

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London

Ian McKellen, 85, Is Hospitalized After Toppling Off Stage in London

Actor Ian McKellen hospitalized after falling off stage during play in London. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com