Newcastle to welcome Ian McKellen back to his 'favourite theatre': Sir Ian McKellen will be performing in Player Kings at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle and ...
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Sir Ian McKellen's The Grapes is 'best celebrity side-hustle': East London pub The Grapes, owned by Sir Ian McKellen, is the best-rated celebrity side hustle ...
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The Life And Death Of Lily Savage: Sir Ian McKellen, Graham Norton and Julian Clary remember Paul O'Grady
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The 19 richest celebrities from Lancashire 2024 including Tyson Fury, Freddie Flintoff and Sir Ian McKellen
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An Insult Stopped Ian McKellen From Playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter: Sir Ian McKellen was offered the role of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films after ...
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Speaking to The Standard, Aliyah Loughlan says she is “mortified” to admit that it was her who had asked the question the legendary actor recalled on The ... Show more
Sir Ian McKellen and Michael Sheen on being mistaken for other actors: Both actors famously portrayed white-haired wizards on screen, albeit in different ...
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Ian McKellen Was Not the First Choice for Gandalf in Lord of the Rings: Before Ian McKellen landed the role of Gandalf the Grey in Lord of the Rings ...
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Only One Lord of the Rings Actor Received an Oscar Nomination for the Films, Here’s Why
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'X-Men' Writer Reveals Why Magneto's Helmet Would Be Xavier-Proof: 'X-Men' Writer David Hayter reveals the question that prompted them ...
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Blackmail and betrayal: everything to know about Gemma Arterton drama The Critic: Starring Sir Ian McKellen and Gemma Arterton, The Critic is a drama-thriller ...
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Lorraine Kelly appears on BBC show as she 'goes missing' from ITV: Lorraine Kelly was a guest on BBC's The One Show on Tuesday as her absence from her own ...
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The many faces of Falstaff: Shakespeare’s tragicomic knight is as complex as Hamlet
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Ian McKellen tried to convince #PatrickStewart not to leave the theater for television. 🎥
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Sir Ian McKellen just turned up to watch the panto in Swansea. How awesome is that? tinyurl.com/mrx8r78h
Ian McKellen becoming Mother Goose: Frederic Aranda’s best photograph: ‘He’s in his dressing room, minutes before going on stage as a panto dame. “Snap away ...
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Michael Fassbender Reveals Why He Was Drawn To X-Men: First Class: The actor strongly believes that at the core of the 2011 film, Magento "just needs a hug ...
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Ian McKellen to play Falstaff in Shakespeare adaptation Player Kings: The actor will portray Falstaff in a new play which blends Shakespeare's Henry IV ...
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Susan Wokoma interview, Backstairs Billy, and animals on stage!: The Taskmaster favourite talked to us ahead of hosting the 67th Evening Standard Theatre Awards
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Bill Kenwright death: Ian McKellen and Wayne Rooney lead tributes to theatre producer and Everton chairman
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Ian McKellen Told Patrick Stewart to Reject Star Trek, Stay in Theater: Patrick Stewart refused to listen to Ian McKellen and accepted a role in "Star Trek ...
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Standard Theatre Podcast special: interviews and analysis from the 2023 Evening Standard Theatre Awards
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10 Best Ian McKellen Movies, Ranked: Sir Ian McKellen’s acting career spans over six decades. From Gods and Monsters to Lord of the Rings ...
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‘It’s ludicrous’: Ian McKellen sparks debate over trigger warnings in theatre: While many criticise content guidance in art and literature, others argue they ...
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The Greatest British Fashion Moments Of 2023: British Vogue takes a look at the great British fashion moments of 2023, from Miriam Margoles and Olivia Colman’s ...
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Ian McKellen gave his good friend Patrick Stewart the worst tip of his career, and of course it was about Star Trek
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The Evening Standard Theatre Awards shortlist
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The surprising reason why legendary Lancashire actor Sir Ian McKellen did not have a part in Harry Potter
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Kent man who has spent £60k on collectables says his 'obsession' brings him joy : Nick Gibbs-McNeil has been collecting items since he was two years old.
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Celebrity owned restaurants in London from Idris Elba to Ed Sheeran: Discover the London restaurants that are owned by A-lister celebrities, from Ed Sheeran ...
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Ian McKellen tried to convince #PatrickStewart not to make the move to television when offered the role of Picard.
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Troye Sivan in an interview with GQ about his extraordinary career and role as a role model for the LGBTQ community
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Burnley Youth Theatre celebrates 50 years anniversary: Burnley Youth Theatre welcomed 100 alumni, current and past staff, board members and friends to celebrate ...
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Troye Sivan in an interview with GQ about his extraordinary career and role as a role model for the LGBTQ community
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'I Hope They Feel Silly': Ian McKellen Names The A-Listers Who Turned Down Gandalf Before Him
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Sir Ian McKellen says he 'likes a surprise' as he bemoans theatres mollycoddling audiences with warning signs
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I’m from Generation Snowflake, but Sir Ian McKellen is right – trigger warnings have gone too far
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Actor Ian McKellen reflects on Suella Braverman's comments that being gay is not reason enough to claim asylum. #IanMcKellen #Actor #Acting #Politics #Immigration #Braverman
Lord of the Rings: Ian McKellen Hopes the Actors Who Turned Down Gandalf 'Feel Silly'
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Is King Lear a mountain or molehill? How to play the tragic monarch and ‘stupid old fart’
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The Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellen looks back on all the actors who turned down the role of Gandalf and wonders if they're kicking themselves. 🧙♂️
Quick Glance: Sir Ian McKellen hopes actors who rejected Gandalf role feel foolish
- Sir Ian McKellen hopes actors who turned down the role of Gandalf before him feel foolish.
- McKellen has portrayed the beloved wizard in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy and reprised the role in The Hobbit trilogy.
- He states: 'I don't think you're ever the first choice.'
- Michael Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the other films, ultimately received the role.
RUMOR: Avengers: Secret Wars Cast Includes Ian McKellen: A new rumor states that Ian McKellen will return in the upcoming movie, Avengers: Secret Wars ...
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Happy Valley and Sarah Lancashire win awards at NTAs: Happy Valley and its star Sarah Lancashire won at the National Television Awards.
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Sir Ian McKellen, 84, ran away from plastic surgeon : Sir Ian McKellen, 84, ran away from plastic surgeon after learning details of a certain procedure.
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TIFF Review: The Critic is an Improbable, Grim Farce Enlivened by Ian McKellen: Joseph L. Mankiewicz’s All About Eve has ably demonstrated that a catty feud ...
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How Ian McKellen Helped Michael Gambon Replace Richard Harris as Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter'
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🎙️ ‘Theatre audiences are the best people in the world’
Stage and film royalty Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam join our #TheatrePodcast for their play Frank & Percy at ... Show more
Ian McKellen was not the first choice for Gandalf: "Tony Hopkins turned it down. Sean Connery certainly did."
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🎙️ Sir Ian McKellen explains how Frank & Percy provides such an intimate experience for the audience on the ES #TheatrePodcast 🎧Listen: podfollow.com/the-evening-standard-theatre-podcast
The Lord of the Rings Star Ian McKellen Has No Plans to Retire - IGN: The Lord of the Rings and Marvel actor Ian McKellen has no plans to retire ...
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"Theatre audiences are probably the best people in the world"Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam join The Evening Standard Theatre Podcast for Frank & ... Show more
Sir Ian McKellen tells our Theatre Podcast that responses to his ‘gay love story’ play are ‘heartening’
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'I hope they feel stupid': Lord of the Rings star laughs at Anthony Hopkins and colleagues who turned down his iconic role ➡ bit.ly/3rfl6RD
Career over? "I am not a fool" - This Lord of the Rings star is thinking about quitting
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London theatre in ‘fire and rehire’ row ahead of Ian McKellen play
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Michael Gambon Scored the Iconic Dumbledore Role Because Someone Insulted Sir Ian McKellen
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Ian McKellen said he couldn’t come out as gay because of me, says former lover: New London theatre show Frank and Percy plays at The Other Palace Theatre in ...
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The Critic review – a devious Ian McKellen anchors uneven thriller: A delicious performance as a catty gay theatre critic in 1930s London almost saves this ...
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Brendan Fraser's Acting Talent Reminded Ian McKellen Of Marilyn Monroe: In the '90s, the actor was often cast as the himbo with the charm ...
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Groundbreaking legislation has turned into a singular success: Pop the champagne, equal marriage has been a seismic success
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Sir Ian McKellen Spotted In Parliament During Partygate Debate: Still not the strangest celebrity sighting at the House Of Commons this month, though.
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Happy birthday to Ian McKellen, who turns 84 today! 🎂🎥
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Vogue World Is Taking Over the West End to Kick Off London Fashion Week: Vogue World: London is coming to London Fashion Week on September 14 ...
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Mission: Impossible II Originally Wanted Sir Ian McKellen In Anthony Hopkins' IMF Boss Role
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From Shakespeare to Stormzy, #VogueWorld : London will pay tribute to British creatives in every form. No wonder even Ian McKellen was willing to audition for the ... Show more
Ian McKellen almost joined Emmerdale but Coronation Street banned him: Sir Ian McKellen almost appeared on Emmerdale, but his casting was prevented.
metro.co.uk/2023/06/01/sir-ian-mckellen-almost-had-emmerdale-role-but-coronation-street-banned-him-18880776/
Ian McKellen and Roger Allam lack sexual chemistry in Frank and Percy: Sweet as it is to watch two national treasures fall in love, the play lacks depth
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Sir Ian McKellen got sacked from own London pub The Grapes: The Lord of the Rings star had been running the Monday quiz nights at the Limehouse based bar.
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"Vogue-World: Anna Wintour plans second Met Gala in London: In September there is a new event in the "Vogue" sky in London: Anna Wintour invites you to "Vogue ...
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Why Magneto Was Reportedly Cut From Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: An appearance by X-Men's Magneto was reportedly planned but ultimately cut ...
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Man Dressed As Gandalf Bumping Into Ian McKellen Is Pure Serendipity: “I was flabbergasted, I had no idea what to do or say," student Ben Coyles said about ...
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Man Dressed as Gandalf Bumps Into the Real Ian McKellan: And it was his birthday!
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‘X2: X-Men United’ Was Always Queer as Hell: X2: X-Men United remains relevant because it uses Mutants as a metaphor for queer questions.
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Gandalf Cosplayer Runs Into The Real LOTR Star In Surreal TikTok Video: A new TikTok captures the moment when an enthusiastic Gandalf cosplayer on a pub crawl ...
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LOTR Fan Dressed as Gandalf Has Chance Encounter With Sir Ian McKellen : One Lord of the Rings fan receives an unexpected but amazing gift when he runs into Sir ...
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