Latest Ian Mckellen News



Willie Nelson Celebrates 80th Birthday With Gandalf Audition Tape

30th April 2013

Country music legend Willie Nelson has kicked off his eighties by challenging Sir Ian Mckellen for the role of Gandalf...

Sir Ian Mckellen's New Tv Sitcom Panned By Vicious Critics

30th April 2013

Sir Ian Mckellen and Sir Derek Jacobi's new sitcom about an elderly gay couple has been branded "lame" and "a...

Sir Ian Mckellen Preparing For Death

23rd April 2013

Veteran actor Sir Ian Mckellen thinks about death daily and has even fitted an elevator in his home to accommodate...

Sir Ian Mckellen's Sitcom 'Vicious' May Be Refreshing, But Is It Funny?

23rd April 2013

Sir Ian McKellen says his new ITV sitcom with theatre legend Sir Derek Jacobi will not be an "expose on...

The Things They Say: 3623221

23rd April 2013

"My life has been one of increasing self-confidence. One of the reasons I became an actor was because I wasn't...

Ian Mckellen Thought Margaret Thatcher's Knighthood Gift Was A Joke

16th April 2013

Sir Ian Mckellen was convinced he was the victim of a practical joke when he found out former U.K. Prime...

Hugh Jackman: X-men Script Is Fantastic

9th April 2013

Hugh Jackman says 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' is ''fantastic''.The actor is set to reprise his role as Wolverine in...

Sir Ian Mckellen Had New Sitcom Title Changed

2nd April 2013

Sir Ian Mckellen asked Tv bosses to change the title of his new sitcom to remove references to old age.The...

Famke Janssen Reprises Jean Grey In The Wolverine

26th March 2013

Famke Janssen will reprise her role as Jean Grey in 'The Wolverine'.The actress will return to the 'X-Men' franchise as...

The Things They Say: 3571759

23rd March 2013

"He's a dear friend; he's the best man for the job.There was only one choice, and it was my fiancee...

The Things They Say: 3570088

22nd March 2013

"I was quite shaken and moved by it. It's a real jewel on Broadway." Sir Ian Mckellen enjoyed the Broadway...

James Mcavoy: 'X-men Character In Dark Place'

20th March 2013

James McAvoy's Professor Charles Xavier will be in a ''dark place'' in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.The actor - who...

Ian Mckellen To Marry Patrick Stewart

20th March 2013

Sir Ian McKellen is ''going to marry'' Patrick Stewart.The 73-year-old actor will officiate at the ceremony between his friend and...

Sir Ian Mckellen Reveals He's Marrying Patrick Stewart... No, Not Like That

19th March 2013

Sir Ian McKellen is going to be marrying Patrick Stewart! No! Wait! Hold up! Not THAT kind of marrying. Patrick...

Sir Ian Mckellen To Officiate At Pal Stewart's U.s. Wedding

19th March 2013

Sir Ian Mckellen is to officiate at his X-Men co-star Patrick Stewart's upcoming wedding.The gay star, who played Magneto...

James Mcavoy: 'X-men Script Is Satisfying'

18th March 2013

James McAvoy says 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' is ''satisfying'' yet ''unexpected''.The actor - who reprises his role as a...

Bryan Singer: Mark Miller 'Not Involved' With X-men

12th March 2013

Bryan Singer has insisted Mark Millar is ''not involved'' in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.The director - who is set...

Omar Sy Joins X-men: Days Of Future Past

4th March 2013

Omar Sy has been cast in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.The French actor is the latest addition to the superhero...

Halle Berry To Appear In X-men: Days Of Future Past

4th March 2013

Halle Berry has confirmed she will appear in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.The Oscar-winning actress will reprise her role as...

James Mcavoy Won't Act Opposite Patrick Stewart In X-men: Days Of Future Past

1st March 2013

James McAvoy won't have scenes with Sir Patrick Stewart in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.The actor - who plays a...

Bryan Singer 'Excited' For Man Of Steel

21st February 2013

Bryan Singer is excited to see 'Man of Steel'.The 'Jack the Giant Slayer' director - who helmed 2006's 'Superman Returns'...

Peter Dinklage Signs On For X-men Movie 'Days Of Future Past'

14th February 2013

The Station Agent actor Peter Dinklage has joined the cast of the latest X-Men movie Days of Future Past. Director...

Brian Singer: X-men: Days Of Future Past Is Biggest Film Yet

14th February 2013

'X-Men: Days of Future Past' will the biggest movie yet.Director Brian Singer claims the brand new chapter of his action...

Ian Mckellen Awarded Honorary Degree In Northern Ireland

4th February 2013

Sir Ian Mckellen was handed an honorary degree from staff at the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland on Sunday...

Sir Ian Mckellen Keeps Film Props In His Home

4th February 2013

Sir Ian McKellen keeps Gandalf's staff with his umbrellas.The screen-and-stage icon has starred as the wizard in both 'Lord of...

Anna Paquin, Ellen Page And Shawn Ashmore Return To X-men: Days Of Future Past

28th January 2013

Anna Paquin, Ellen Page and Shawn Ashmore are returning to 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.The trio have become the latest...

Patrick Stewart And Ian Mckellen To Team Up On Broadway

25th January 2013

X-Men stars Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian Mckellen are teaming up on Broadway later this year (13).The two...

Hugh Jackman: X-men Will Be 'Action-packed'

21st January 2013

Hugh Jackman has hinted 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past' will be ''action-packed''.The 44-year-old actor - who plays Wolverine in the...

Geoffrey Rush, Ian Mckellen And Cate Blanchett Pay Tribute To Bille Brown

14th January 2013

Geoffrey Rush, Sir Ian Mckellen and Cate Blanchett have led tributes to Australian actor Bille Brown following his death on...

Rupert Everett: Sex Used To Be My Whole Life

7th January 2013

Rupert Everett was a ''sl*t'' during his younger years. The 53-year-old openly gay actor insists his ''whole life was about...