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An Insult Stopped Ian McKellen From Playing Dumbledore in the 'Harry Potter' Movies
Yes, the legendary actor almost played both Gandalf AND Albus Dumbledore.
The X-Men Movies Cemented a Huge Retcon to Magneto
The production’s change to Magento’s helmet in 2000’s X-Men forever altered the character in Marvel comics.
Ian McKellen Was Not the First Choice for Gandalf in Lord of the Rings
Only a "Fool of a Took" would pass on this role.
The Marvel Actor Who Refused To Be in the Mission: Impossible Franchise
What would this performer have brought to the Tom Cruise blockbusters?
Ian McKellen Tried to Stop Patrick Stewart From Doing 'Star Trek'
"Ian has acknowledged that he was wrong and I was right."
'The Critic' Review: Ian McKellen Is Deliciously Vile in Operatic Tragedy | TIFF 2023
In this tale of power and deceit, McKellen's character rules with his sharp theater reviews and devious schemes.
‘The Critic’ Casts Ian McKellen, Ben Barnes, & Gemma Arterton In Historical Thriller
Mark Strong and Lesley Manville have also been cast in the historical thriller.
Sweetly Savage: Celebrating Ian McKellen’s Role on the Short-Lived ‘Vicious’
If you don’t have thick skin, don’t enter his flat for a cup of tea.
Why Ian McKellen's 'Mr. Holmes' Works Perfectly as a 'Batman Beyond' Movie
Just humor me for a second!
Watch: 'Lord of the Rings' Reunion on 'Reunited Apart' Sees Ian McKellen Go Full Gandalf
"One does not simply watch an 'LOTR' reunion." - Boromir (probably)
Patrick Stewart Dishes on His BFF Ian McKellen in This Adorable Wired Clip
Set your phasers to... charm?
‘Cats’ Producers Respond to the Backlash Over Their Hideous-Looking Film
The cats are out of the bag, much to our combined horror.
Helen Mirren & Ian McKellen on Making Their First Movie Together, 'The Good Liar'
Plus, they talk about the difference between the West End and Broadway audiences.
‘The Good Liar’ Review: Mirren and McKellen Are Electric in Riveting Thriller
Bill Condon knows how to showcase his legendary actors as his con artist movie gleefully twists the knife.
Bill Condon on Directing 'The Good Liar' and What Happened to His 'Bride of Frankenstein' Movie
Plus, how Helen Mirren changed the ending, the difficulty in making an adult thriller nowadays, and more.
'The Good Liar' Trailer Will Make You Wonder Who Its Real Con Artist Is
Acting legends Ian McKellen and Helen Mirren star is this twist-filled thriller from director Bill Condon.
First Trailer for ‘Cats’ Reveals Tom Hooper’s Ambitious, VFX-Infused Musical Adaptation
Taylor Swift, James Corden, Idris Elba, and many more are, well, cats!