Latest Ian Mckellen News
Sir Patrick Stewart Rented Out Haunted Mansion – Leaving His Tenants Plagued By Ghosts!
Sir Patrick Stewart rented out his mansion as he was convinced it was haunted – and his tenants were then plagued by ghouls. The ‘Star Trek’ actor, 83, says in his new memoir ‘Making It...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 October 2023
Sir Ian Mckellen Brands Trigger Warnings On His New Play ‘Ludicrous’: ‘I Like To Be Surprised!’
Sir Ian McKellen has branded trigger warnings on his new play about two lonely old men “ludicrous”.‘The Lord of the Rings’ actor, 84, is starring alongside his long-time friend Roger Allam, 60, in a production...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 September 2023
Sir Ian Mckellen Despairs Top Footballers Are Too ‘Frightened’ To Say They’Re Gay
Sir Ian McKellen is in despair some of the world’s most famous footballers are too scared to come out as gay. ‘The Good Liar’ actor, 84 – who publicly declared he was homosexual in 1988...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 September 2023
Sir Ian Mckellen Recalls 'Running Out Of A Plastic Surgeon's Office'
Sir Ian McKellen ran out of a plastic surgeon's office after being warned of the dangers of having a facelift.The 84-year-old actor considered going under the knife to alter his appearance - but Ian had...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 24 September 2023
'I Don't Think You're Ever The First Choice': Sir Ian Mckellen Almost Missed Out On The Lord Of The Rings
Sir Ian McKellen nearly missed out on the role of Gandalf in 'The Lord of the Rings'.The legendary actor has revealed that he was not the first choice to play the wizard in the fantasy...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 September 2023
Coming Out As Gay Changed My Life, Says Sir Ian Mckellen
Sir Ian McKellen's life changed "overnight" after he came out as gay.The 84-year-old actor came out as gay in 1988 and he admits that it was a life-changing moment for him.He told Variety: "Almost overnight...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 September 2023
Ian Mckellen Cast In The Critic
Sir Ian McKellen has joined the cast of 'The Critic'.The 83-year-old actor will play feared but respected theatre critic Jimmy Erskine in the upcoming thriller with Gemma Arterton and Mark Strong also set to star...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 June 2022
James Corden 'Had The Best Time' On Cats
James Corden had "the best time" working on the 'Cats' movie.The 42-year-old actor loved working on the much-maligned film - which was based on the award-winning musical of the same name - although he hasn't...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 December 2020
Sir Ian Mckellen Reprising Role As Hamlet At 81
Sir Ian McKellen is to reprise his role as 'Hamlet' in an age-blind production.The 81-year-old actor will star in the titular role in a new version of the Shakespeare classic, and he quipped he was...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 June 2020
Ian Mckellen Calls On Hollywood To Be Less Timid In Depicting Minorities
Sir Ian McKellen has called upon Hollywood and the movie industry to be less timid about depicting minorities on-screen.The 78 year old English star of the stage and screen has, for a long time, been...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2018
Ian Mckellen Claims Kevin Spacey Was Disrespectful By Hiding His Sexuality
In the aftermath of the staggering Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse allegations, a number of victims of other alleged sexual predators have bravely come out to tell their story. Amongst those accused was Kevin Spacey who,...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 February 2018
Sir Ian Mckellen To Return To The West End In 'King Lear'
Sir Ian McKellen is to return to London’s West End this year as King Lear, in what he has hinted might be his final major Shakespearean role.The 78 year old stage and cinema veteran has...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 February 2018
Ian Mckellen Doesn't Want A New Gandalf For Amazon 'Lord Of The Rings' Tv Series
Earlier this year, Warner Bros. and Amazon Studios confirmed that they were working together on bringing a 'Lord of the Rings' television series to fans, 14 years after the original film trilogy (based on J.R.R....
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 December 2017
Sam Smith Regrets Oscars Best Song Speech
Sam Smith regrets mistakenly claiming he was the first openly gay man to win an Academy Award during his speech at the prestigious ceremony in 2016.The 'Writing's On The Wall' singer was honoured with the...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 03 November 2017
Why Did Ian Mckellen Decline The Invitation To Play Dumbledore?
Fans of both Harry Potter and Ian McKellen will be aggrieved to learn that the actor was actually considered for the role of Professor Dumbledore following the death of Richard Harris, but he turned it...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 April 2017
Ian Mckellen's Sign At The Women's March In London Was The Best
The placard held by actor Ian McKellen as he joined the Women’s March in London has been declared the best sign of the day by the internet.The sign featured a picture of McKellen’s pal Patrick...
By Stephanie Chase in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 22 January 2017
David Bowie Was Just Too Busy To Play Gandalf In 'Lord Of The Rings'
There have always been rumours that David Bowie was nearly in Lord of the Rings, but now we have confirmation from one of the trilogy’s casting directors.Speaking to the Huffington Post, casting director Amy Hubbard...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 December 2016
Sir Ian Mckellen 'Turned Down £1 Million' To Officiate Wedding Dressed As Gandalf
Lord Of The Rings star Sir Ian McKellen was once offered one million pounds to dress as Gandalf and officiate at a wedding. The actor, who conducted the civil wedding of best friend Sir Patrick...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2016
From 'Romeo + Juliet' To Macbeth: 11 Of The Best William Shakespeare Adaptations In Cinema History
To commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of the world's most renowned playwright William Shakespeare, we reflect on the best interpretations of his work that have ever hit the big screen. From all Kenneth...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 April 2016
Sam Smith Apologises To Dustin Lance Black After Oscars Faux Pas
It’s been quite the 48 hours for British singer Sam Smith. First he performed Bond theme ‘Writings on the Wall’ at the Oscars, then he took home the best original song award. But his big...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 01 March 2016
Dustin Lance Black Reminds Sam Smith He's Not The First Openly Gay Oscar Winner
Screenwriter Dustin Lance Black gave Sam Smith a very public reminder that he’s not the first openly gay person to win an Oscar, after the singer made the faux pas during his acceptance speech at...
By Stephanie Chase in Music / Festivals on 29 February 2016
From Ian Mckellen To Ellen Page: 15 Gay Actors Who Usually Have Straight Roles
Ian McKellen has offered his own opinion about diversity in Hollywood following the #OscarsSoWhite controversy. He believes that it's not only black people who are being overlooked in the film industry, but gay actors too;...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 January 2016
Sir Ian Mckellen To Become A London Bus Tour Guide
Sir Ian McKellen is to become a bus tour guide – not for a new film, but in real life, as he is set to boost public tours of London locations seen in the film...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 January 2016
Cate Blanchett Bought Sir Ian Mckellen A New Shirt After Ruining One On The Red Carpet
The Brit showed off the designer black shirt with metal studs during an appearance on U.S. talk show The Talk on Wednesday (18Nov15). "I was out with Cate Blanchett the other night...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 November 2015
Ian Mckellen Hosts Final Stonewall Awards
The Lord of the Rings star turned out to helm the gay rights organisation's 10th and final prizegiving ceremony, honouring stars who have helped the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community over...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 06 November 2015
Ian Mckellen And Gillian Anderson Sell Stocks For Charity Day
The Lord of the Rings actor made sales calls at the Bloomberg Tradebook agency in the British capital to make money for the Albert Kennedy Trust, which supports members of the lesbian, gay,...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 November 2015
Stars Campaign For Mental Health Funding In Open Letter
The Boomtown Rats frontman leads calls for mental health care funding to be protected, and made equal to investments for physical health, when a Government spending review is announced on 25 November (15)....
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 02 November 2015
Ian Mckellen: 'Coming Out Stopped Death Threats'
The 76-year-old star spoke out about his sexuality in 1988 and has admitted feeling regret that he didn't declare his homosexuality at an earlier date. He's now seen as one of Britain's...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 October 2015
Sir Ian Mckellen Talks Discrimination And Lgbt Rights
Sir Ian McKellen returned to his school in Bolton to spread the message of the gay rights organisation Stonewall, and to offer some words of encouragement to the pupils of his alma mater.The 76 year...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 October 2015
Ian Mckellen Urges Gay Actors To Come Out Of The Closet En Masse
The Lord of the Rings star revealed he was a homosexual during a 1988 radio debate about a policy put in place by British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher that he felt persecuted gay...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 October 2015
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