History of Ian McKellen in Timeline
Sir Ian McKellen is a highly acclaimed English actor recognized for his versatile performances across various genres, from Shakespearean plays to modern fantasy films. A British cultural icon knighted in 1991, McKellen has received prestigious awards, including a Tony, a Golden Globe, and multiple Olivier Awards. He has also earned nominations for Academy, BAFTA, and Emmy Awards, solidifying his status as one of the most respected actors of his generation.
May 1939: Birth in Burnley, Lancashire
In May 1939, Ian McKellen was born in Burnley, Lancashire, to Margery Lois (née Sutcliffe) and Denis Murray McKellen.
May 1939: Ian McKellen's birth
On May 1939, Ian Murray McKellen was born in Burnley, Lancashire, England, to Margery Lois and Denis Murray McKellen.
September 1939: Family Moved to Wigan
Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939, Ian McKellen's family moved to Wigan.
1951: Relocation to Bolton
In 1951, Ian McKellen's family relocated to Bolton after his father received a promotion.
1958: Scholarship to St Catharine's College, Cambridge
In 1958, at the age of 18, Ian McKellen won a scholarship to St Catharine's College, Cambridge, to study English literature.
March 1959: Performance in Henry IV
In March 1959, Ian McKellen performed as Justice Shallow in Henry IV alongside Trevor Nunn and Derek Jacobi.
1961: First Professional Appearance
In 1961, Ian McKellen made his first professional appearance at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry, playing Roper in A Man for All Seasons.
1961: Stage Debut at the Belgrade Theatre
In 1961, Ian McKellen made his stage debut at the Belgrade Theatre as a member of its repertory company.
1964: Relationship with Brian Taylor
In 1964, Ian McKellen began his relationship with Brian Taylor, a history teacher. The relationship lasted for eight years.
1965: West End Debut and Broadway Debut in The Promise
In 1965, Ian McKellen made his first West End appearance and his Broadway debut in The Promise.
1965: First West End Appearance
In 1965, Ian McKellen made his first West End appearance in A Scent of Flowers and became a member of Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company at the Old Vic.
1966: Major Role in BBC's David Copperfield
In 1966, Ian McKellen played the title character in the BBC's adaptation of David Copperfield, which was watched by 12 million viewers.
1967: Original Release of the Prisoner
In 1967, the original version of 'The Prisoner' was released.
1969: Joining Prospect Theatre Company
In 1969, Ian McKellen joined the Prospect Theatre Company and played lead roles in Shakespeare's Richard II and Marlowe's Edward II.
1969: Film roles in A Touch of Love
In 1969, Ian McKellen played roles in A Touch of Love.
1969: Film Roles in The Promise, Alfred the Great and A Touch of Love
In 1969, Ian McKellen starred in three films including Michael Hayes's The Promise, Clive Donner's epic film Alfred the Great, and Waris Hussein's A Touch of Love.
1969: Breakthrough Performances with Prospect Theatre Company
In 1969, Ian McKellen, with the Prospect Theatre Company, had breakthrough performances of Shakespeare's Richard II and Christopher Marlowe's Edward II at the Edinburgh Festival.
1971: Hamlet UK and European tour
In 1971, Ian McKellen previously played the role of Hamlet in a UK and European tour.
1972: End of Relationship with Brian Taylor
In 1972, Ian McKellen's eight-year relationship with Brian Taylor came to an end.
1973: Touring the UK and Brooklyn Academy of Music
From 1973 to 1974, Ian McKellen toured the United Kingdom and Brooklyn Academy of Music portraying Lady Wishfort's Footman, Kruschov, and Edgar in plays such as The Way of the World, The Wood Demon and King Lear.
1974: Touring the UK and Brooklyn Academy of Music
From 1973 to 1974, Ian McKellen toured the United Kingdom and Brooklyn Academy of Music portraying Lady Wishfort's Footman, Kruschov, and Edgar in plays such as The Way of the World, The Wood Demon and King Lear.
1976: Portrayal of Romeo in Romeo & Juliet
From 1976 to 1977, Ian McKellen portrayed Romeo in the Shakespeare romance Romeo & Juliet at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
1976: Roles in Macbeth and Othello
In 1976, Ian McKellen played the title role in William Shakespeare's Macbeth and Iago in Othello.
1977: Portrayal of Romeo in Romeo & Juliet
From 1976 to 1977, Ian McKellen portrayed Romeo in the Shakespeare romance Romeo & Juliet at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre.
1977: Laurence Olivier Award for Pillars of the Community
In 1977, Ian McKellen won a Laurence Olivier Award for his performance in Pillars of the Community.
1978: Touring in Twelfth Night
From 1978 to 1979, Ian McKellen toured in a double feature production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, portraying Sir Toby Belch.
1978: Meeting Sean Mathias
In 1978, Ian McKellen met his second partner, Sean Mathias, at the Edinburgh Festival. Their relationship lasted until 1988.
1978: Olivier Award for The Alchemist
In 1978, Ian McKellen received an Olivier Award for his performance in The Alchemist.
1979: Acclaim for Role in Amadeus
In 1979, Ian McKellen gained acclaim for his role as Antonio Salieri in the Broadway transfer production of Peter Shaffer's play Amadeus, winning the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play.
1979: Olivier Award for Bent
In 1979, Ian McKellen was awarded an Olivier Award for his role in Bent.
1980: First Leading Film Role in Priest of Love
In 1980, Ian McKellen played his first leading role in Priest of Love, portraying D.H. Lawrence.
1980: Tony Award for Amadeus
In 1980, Ian McKellen won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role as Antonio Salieri in Amadeus.
1981: Portrayal of D. H. Lawrence in Priest of Love
In 1981, Ian McKellen portrayed writer and poet D. H. Lawrence in the Christopher Miles directed biographical film, Priest of Love.
1981: Tony Award for Amadeus
In 1981, Ian McKellen won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in Amadeus.
1983: Role in the Horror Film The Keep
In 1983, Ian McKellen starred in Michael Mann's horror film, The Keep.
1984: Laurence Olivier Award for Wild Honey
In 1984, Ian McKellen won a Laurence Olivier Award for his performance in Wild Honey.
1984: Olivier Award for Wild Honey and Nomination for Acting Shakespeare
In 1984, Ian McKellen won an Olivier Award for Wild Honey and was nominated for Ian McKellen: Acting Shakespeare.
1985: Role in Plenty
In 1985, Ian McKellen starred in Plenty, the film adaptation of the David Hare play of the same name.
1986: Return to Broadway in Wild Honey
In 1986, Ian McKellen returned to Broadway in Wild Honey.
1988: Coming Out on BBC Radio
In 1988, Ian McKellen came out to the general public on the BBC Radio programme Third Ear while discussing the controversial Section 28 of the Local Government Bill.
1988: Lobbying against Section 28
In 1988, Ian McKellen lobbied against Section 28 when he visited Michael Howard, the Environment Secretary at the time.
1988: End of Relationship with Sean Mathias
In 1988, Ian McKellen's relationship with Sean Mathias ended. Despite the end of their relationship, they remained friends and collaborated professionally later on.
1989: Role in Othello and Scandal
In 1989, Ian McKellen played Iago in a production of Othello by the Royal Shakespeare Company and starred in the British drama Scandal as John Profumo.
1990: World Tour of Richard III
From 1990 to 1992, Ian McKellen acted in a world tour of a lauded revival of Richard III, playing the title character.
1990: Broadway performance in Dance of Death
In 1990, Ian McKellen performed on Broadway in Dance of Death.
1991: Original Beauty and the Beast
In 1991, David Ogden Stiers originally voiced Cogsworth in the animated film Beauty and the Beast.
1991: Knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II
In 1991, Ian McKellen was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, recognizing him as a British cultural icon.
1991: Knighted for services to the performing arts
In 1991, Ian McKellen was knighted for his services to the performing arts.
1991: Laurence Olivier Award for Richard III
In 1991, Ian McKellen won a Laurence Olivier Award for his performance in Richard III.
1992: World Tour of Richard III
From 1990 to 1992, Ian McKellen acted in a world tour of a lauded revival of Richard III, playing the title character.
1992: Acting in Uncle Vanya at the Royal National Theatre
In 1992, Ian McKellen acted in Pam Gems's revival of Chekov's Uncle Vanya at the Royal National Theatre alongside Antony Sher, and Janet McTeer.
1993: Tales of the City and And the Band Played On
In 1993, Ian McKellen appeared in minor roles in the television miniseries "Tales of the City" and the HBO television film "And the Band Played On", where he played gay rights activist Bill Kraus, receiving the CableACE Award and a Primetime Emmy nomination. McKellen also started touring his one-man show, "A Knights Out", about coming out as a gay man in 1993.
1993: Role in Six Degrees of Separation
In 1993, Ian McKellen starred in Six Degrees of Separation.
1994: Gay Games Closing Ceremony
In 1994, Ian McKellen addressed the crowd at the closing ceremony of the Gay Games, saying, "I'm Sir Ian McKellen, but you can call me Serena."
1995: Role in Richard III Film
In 1995, Ian McKellen achieved worldwide fame for his film role as the titular King in Richard III.
1995: Appearing in Cold Comfort Farm
In 1995, Ian McKellen appeared in the BBC television comedy film "Cold Comfort Farm", alongside Kate Beckinsale, Rufus Sewell, and Stephen Fry.
1995: Screenwriting debut with Richard III
In 1995, Ian McKellen made his screenwriting debut with "Richard III", an adaptation of Shakespeare's play, reimagined in 1930s Britain. McKellen also starred in the title role, earning BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations. He also appeared in the historical drama Restoration and the romantic comedy Jack and Sarah in 1995.
1995: Olivier Award for Richard III
In 1995, Ian McKellen received an Olivier Award for his performance in Richard III.
1996: Starring as Tsar Nicholas II in Rasputin
In 1996, Ian McKellen starred as Tsar Nicholas II in the HBO television movie "Rasputin: Dark Servant of Destiny", winning a Golden Globe Award for his performance and earning an Emmy nomination.
1997: Starring in An Enemy of the People
From 1997 to 1998, Ian McKellen starred as Dr. Tomas Stockmann in a revival of Henrik Ibsen's "An Enemy of the People".
1998: Apt Pupil and Gods and Monsters
In 1998, Ian McKellen appeared in the psychological thriller "Apt Pupil" and portrayed James Whale in "Gods and Monsters", for which he received an Academy Award nomination.
1998: Stonewall Riots Interview
In 1998, Ian McKellen commented on the 29th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, during an interview.
1999: Appearing in David Copperfield
In 1999, Ian McKellen appeared as Mr. Creakle in the BBC series "David Copperfield", based on the Charles Dickens novel.
1999: Academy Award Nomination for Gods and Monsters
In 1999, Ian McKellen received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in the movie "Gods and Monsters".
1999: Cast as Magneto in X-Men
In 1999, Ian McKellen was cast as the supervillain Magneto in the film "X-Men".
1999: Cast as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings
While filming "X-Men" in 1999, Ian McKellen was cast as Gandalf in Peter Jackson's film trilogy adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings".
2000: Repeal of Section 28 in Scotland
In 2000, Section 28 was repealed in Scotland.
2001: Role in The Lord of the Rings
In 2001, Ian McKellen played Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
2001: Academy Award Nomination for The Lord of the Rings
In 2001, Ian McKellen received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring".
2001: Artist Citizen of the World Award
In 2001, Ian McKellen received the Artist Citizen of the World Award in France.
2001: Return to Broadway in The Dance of Death
In 2001, Ian McKellen returned to Broadway in August Strindberg's play "The Dance of Death", alongside Helen Mirren and David Strathairn, receiving critical acclaim.
2001: Release of The Fellowship of the Ring
In 2001, Ian McKellen starred in "The Fellowship of the Ring", the first film in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy. For his role as Gandalf, he won the Screen Actors Guild Award and was nominated for an Academy Award.
March 2002: Hosting Saturday Night Live
On March 16, 2002, Ian McKellen hosted "Saturday Night Live".
2002: Solo Performance at Beverly Hills Canon Theatre
In 2002, Ian McKellen performed his personally written scene from a Shakespeare annex piece in a solo performance at the Beverly Hills Canon Theatre.
2002: Celebrity Grand Marshal of San Francisco Pride Parade
In 2002, Ian McKellen was the Celebrity Grand Marshal of the San Francisco Pride Parade and attended the Academy Awards with his then-boyfriend, Nick Cuthell.
2003: Guest Appearance on The Simpsons
In 2003, Ian McKellen made a guest appearance as himself on "The Simpsons" in the British-themed episode "The Regina Monologues".
2003: Role in The Lord of the Rings
In 2003, Ian McKellen played Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
2003: "Fuck off, I'm gay" incident
In 2003, Ian McKellen recalled an incident from 1988 where he wrote "Fuck off, I'm gay" on an autograph for Michael Howard's children after Howard refused to change his position on Section 28.
2003: Release of The Two Towers
In 2003, Ian McKellen starred in "The Two Towers", the second film in "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, continuing his role as Gandalf.
2003: Repeal of Section 28 in England and Wales
In 2003, Section 28 was repealed in England and Wales. It never applied in Northern Ireland.
2004: Pride International Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement & Distinction Award
In 2004, Ian McKellen received the Pride International Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement & Distinction Award.
May 2005: Role in Coronation Street
In May 2005, Ian McKellen played Mel Hutchwright in the British soap opera, "Coronation Street".
2005: Living in Limehouse
As of 2005, Ian McKellen had been living in Narrow Street, Limehouse, for more than 25 years, over a decade of which had been spent in a five-storey Victorian conversion.
2005: A Slight Trick of the Mind Publication
In 2005, the novel "A Slight Trick of the Mind", which would later become the basis for the film "Mr. Holmes" starring Ian McKellen, was published.
May 2006: The Da Vinci Code and controversy
In May 2006, Ian McKellen appeared as Sir Leigh Teabing in "The Da Vinci Code". During an interview, he stated that the Bible should have a disclaimer saying 'This is fiction', stirring controversy.
2006: Extras appearance
In 2006, Ian McKellen appeared in the BBC series "Extras", playing himself directing Ricky Gervais's character. For this, he received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.
2006: Patron of Oxford Pride
In 2006, Ian McKellen became a patron of Oxford Pride.
2006: Olivier Awards's Society Special Award
In 2006, Ian McKellen received the Olivier Awards's Society Special Award.
2006: Support for LGBT History Month
In 2006, Ian McKellen spoke at the pre-launch of the 2007 LGBT History Month in the UK, lending his support to the organisation and its founder, Sue Sanders.
2006: Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer
In 2006, Ian McKellen was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
2007: Patron of The Albert Kennedy Trust
In 2007, Ian McKellen became a patron of The Albert Kennedy Trust, an organisation that supports young, homeless and troubled LGBT people.
2007: Stardust and The Golden Compass
In 2007, Ian McKellen narrated the film "Stardust" and voiced Iorek Byrnison in "The Golden Compass".
2007: Return to Royal Shakespeare Company
In 2007, Ian McKellen returned to the Royal Shakespeare Company, in productions of "King Lear" and "The Seagull".
December 2008: Out 100 List
In December 2008, Ian McKellen was named in Out's annual Out 100 list.
2008: Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour
In 2008, Ian McKellen was made a Member of the Order of the Companions of Honour for services to drama and to equality.
2009: Number Two in The Prisoner and Waiting for Godot
In 2009, Ian McKellen portrayed Number Two in "The Prisoner" and appeared in "Waiting for Godot" at London's Haymarket Theatre.
2009: Evening Standard Awards The Lebedev Special Award
In 2009, Ian McKellen received the Evening Standard Awards' The Lebedev Special Award.
2009: Collaboration with Sean Mathias in Waiting for Godot
In 2009, Sean Mathias directed Ian McKellen in Waiting for Godot at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, showcasing their continued friendship and professional relationship.
April 2010: Support for Age UK
In April 2010, Ian McKellen appeared in a series of TV advertisements to support Age UK, along with actors Brian Cox and Eleanor Bron, all giving their time free of charge.
2010: Support for Liverpool's Homotopia Festival
In 2010, Ian McKellen extended his support for Liverpool's Homotopia festival, contributing to an anti-homophobia campaign pack for schools and youth centres.
2010: Waiting for Godot at Isaac Theatre Royal
In 2010, Ian McKellen played at the Isaac Theatre Royal for Waiting for Godot.
February 2011: Christchurch earthquake
In February 2011, Christchurch experienced an earthquake, prompting Ian McKellen to umpire a charity cricket match in March 2011 to support the victims.
March 2011: Charity Cricket Match Umpire
In March 2011, Ian McKellen umpired in a charity cricket match in New Zealand to support earthquake victims of the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake.
May 2011: Criticism of Moscow's Mayor
In May 2011, Ian McKellen called Sergey Sobyanin, Moscow's mayor, a "coward" for refusing to allow gay parades in the city.
2011: Earthquake Damage to Isaac Theatre Royal
In 2011, The Isaac Theatre Royal suffered extensive damage during the Christchurch earthquake.
August 2012: London Paralympics Opening Ceremony
In August 2012, Ian McKellen portrayed Prospero from "The Tempest" in the opening ceremony of the London Paralympics.
2012: Role in The Hobbit
In 2012, Ian McKellen played Gandalf in The Hobbit trilogy.
2012: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
In 2012, Ian McKellen reprised his role as Gandalf in "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey", the first film in Peter Jackson's adaptation of "The Hobbit".
2012: Cancer is contained
In 2012, Ian McKellen stated on his blog that his prostate cancer was contained and required no treatment.
2012: Summer Paralympics Opening Ceremony
In 2012, Ian McKellen took part in the Summer Paralympics opening ceremony in London as Prospero from Shakespeare's The Tempest.
2012: Honored by Only Make Believe
In 2012, Ian McKellen was honored by the New York City- and Washington, D.C.–based organisation Only Make Believe, which creates and performs interactive plays in children's hospitals and care facilities.
2012: Shakespeare, Tolkien and You! New Zealand Tour
In 2012, While filming The Hobbit in New Zealand, Ian McKellen announced a special New Zealand tour "Shakespeare, Tolkien and You!", with proceeds going to help save the Isaac Theatre Royal.
November 2013: Doctor Who 50th Anniversary Comedy Homage
In November 2013, Ian McKellen appeared in "The Five(ish) Doctors Reboot", the Doctor Who 50th-anniversary comedy homage.
November 2013: Make Believe on Broadway Gala
In November 2013, Ian McKellen hosted Only Make Believe's annual Make Believe on Broadway Gala and garnered publicity by stripping down to his Lord of the Rings underwear on stage.
2013: Waiting for Godot and No Man's Land on Broadway
From 2013 to 2014, Ian McKellen starred in productions of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" and Harold Pinter's "No Man's Land" on Broadway.
2013: Marriage Officiant for Patrick Stewart
In 2013, Ian McKellen registered as a marriage officiant to preside over the marriage of his friend and X-Men co-star Patrick Stewart to Sunny Ozell in Massachusetts.
2013: Broadway performances in No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot
In 2013, Ian McKellen returned to Broadway in a joint production with Patrick Stewart for No Man's Land and Waiting for Godot.
June 2014: Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Cambridge University
On 18 June 2014, Ian McKellen was awarded an honorary Doctorate of Letters by Cambridge University.
October 2014: Awarded Freedom of the City of London
In October 2014, Ian McKellen was awarded the Freedom of the City of London.
2014: Waiting for Godot and No Man's Land on Broadway
From 2013 to 2014, Ian McKellen starred in productions of Samuel Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" and Harold Pinter's "No Man's Land" on Broadway.
2014: Role in The Hobbit
In 2014, Ian McKellen played Gandalf in The Hobbit trilogy.
2014: X-Men: Days of Future Past and The Hobbit
In 2014, Ian McKellen reprised his role as Magneto in "X-Men: Days of Future Past" and Gandalf in "The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies".
2014: World Pride Power List
In 2014, Ian McKellen was named in the top 10 on the World Pride Power list.
October 2015: The Dresser on BBC Two
In October 2015, Ian McKellen appeared as Norman in a BBC Two production of Ronald Harwood's "The Dresser", alongside Anthony Hopkins.
2015: Curtain Call by Anthony Quinn
In 2015, Anthony Quinn wrote the novel Curtain Call, which was adapted into the movie The Critic starring Ian McKellen in 2023.
2015: Gifted cobble from Coronation Street
In 2015, Ian McKellen was gifted a cobble from the exterior set of "Coronation Street" for his seventy-sixth birthday.
2016: Co-starring in Vicious
From 2013 to 2016, Ian McKellen co-starred in the ITV sitcom "Vicious" as Freddie Thornhill, alongside Derek Jacobi.
July 2017: One-Man Show at Park Theatre
In July 2017, Ian McKellen performed a new one-man show for a week at Park Theatre (London), donating the proceeds to the theatre.
October 2017: King Lear at the Chichester Festival Theatre
In October 2017, Ian McKellen played King Lear at the Chichester Festival Theatre, stating it would likely be his "last big Shakespearean part".
2017: Supporting Role in Beauty and the Beast and McKellen: Playing the Part
In 2017, Ian McKellen played Cogsworth in the live-action adaptation of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. The film received positive reviews and grossed $1.2 billion worldwide. Also in 2017, McKellen appeared in the documentary McKellen: Playing the Part, which explores his life and career.
2017: Honorary Award from the Istanbul International Film Festival
In 2017, Ian McKellen received the Honorary Award from the Istanbul International Film Festival.
2018: Roles in Family Guy and All is True
In 2018, Ian McKellen voiced Dr. Cecil Pritchfield in the Family Guy episode "Send in Stewie, Please" and appeared as Henry Wriothesley in the historical drama All is True.
2019: Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU
In 2019, Ian McKellen performed in a one-man stage show titled Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU to celebrate his 80th birthday, touring across the UK and Ireland before a West End run and a single performance on Broadway.
2019: Role in The Good Liar
In 2019, Ian McKellen played a role in The Good Liar.
2019: The Good Liar and Cats
In 2019, Ian McKellen reunited with director Bill Condon in The Good Liar and appeared as Gus the Theatre Cat in the movie musical adaptation of Cats. The latter film was widely panned.
June 2020: Reunited Apart YouTube Series
On 1 June 2020, Ian McKellen joined Josh Gad's YouTube series Reunited Apart, reuniting with his Lord of the Rings co-stars to promote donations to non-profit charities.
2020: Laurence Olivier Award for Ian McKellen on Stage
In 2020, Ian McKellen won a Laurence Olivier Award for his performance in "Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU".
November 2021: Knitting Stagewear for Kylie Minogue
Since November 2021, Ian McKellen and ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus have posted Instagram videos featuring them knitting Christmas jumpers. In 2023, they revealed they would be knitting stagewear for Kylie Minogue's concert residency at The Venetian Las Vegas.
2021: Hamlet and The Cherry Orchard
In 2021, Ian McKellen played the title role in an age-blind production of Hamlet, and followed it up with the role of Firs in Chekov's The Cherry Orchard at the Theatre Royal, Windsor.
2023: Knitting stagewear for Kylie Minogue's concert residency at The Venetian Las Vegas
In 2023, Ian McKellen and ABBA member Björn Ulvaeus revealed that they would be knitting stagewear for Kylie Minogue as part of her More Than Just a Residency concert residency at Voltaire at The Venetian Las Vegas.
2023: The Critic Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival
In 2023, Ian McKellen starred in the period thriller The Critic, directed by Anand Tucker. The film premiered at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.
April 2024: Player Kings
In April 2024, Ian McKellen starred as John Falstaff in Player Kings, an adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry IV Parts 1 and 2, at the Noël Coward Theatre in London's West End and received rave reviews. However, the production was cut short after McKellen fell off the stage during a performance on June 17.
2026: Reprising Magneto in Avengers: Doomsday
In 2026, Ian McKellen is set to reprise his role as Magneto in Avengers: Doomsday.
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