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TORONTO – About 20 minutes into “The Critic” it may occur to anyone paying attention that screenwriter and noted playwright and screenwriter Patrick Farber might not be a fan of the profession that is at the center of his new film. Then again, maybe we’re just taking it a bit personally.

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Ian McKellen reveals “worst” filmmaking experience of his career

Ian McKellen has shared the “worst moviemaking experience” of his six decades-long career.The actor, who has starred in The Lord Of The Rings, Richard III and others, cited his experience working on Michael Mann’s 1983 horror The Keep as the biggest low point.McKellen, who had to endure hours of makeup for the role of Dr. Theodore Cuza, explained how he clashed with Mann over the direction of his character.“Michael Mann said to me, ‘You’re playing this Romanian,’” McKellen told Variety.

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Ian McKellen Reveals The 2 Other Major Stars Who Were Offered The Role of Gandalf in 'Lord of the Rings'

Ian McKellen wasn’t the first choice to play Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, and he knows it.

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Ian McKellen Explains Why He's Not Considering Retirement At Age 84

Ian McKellen is the latest star to open up about retiring from acting, and from his perspective, has no intention of giving it up.

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Ian McKellen on Not Retiring, Not Being the First Choice for Gandalf and Going Evil for ‘The Critic’: ‘The Devil Has the Best Lines’

Ian McKellen usually has critics exhausting the superlatives. But he’s not immune to the rare bruising notice, and when that happens, he calls his friends. “The best thing is to let everyone know that I’ve read it and they needn’t pussyfoot around it,” he says.

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National Televison Award viewers 'shook' by Sarah Lancashire's 'real voice' as they ask 'what happened'

National Television Award viewers said they were 'shook' as they heard Saah Lancashire's 'real voice' as she was honoured on the star-studded night. The actress was at the bash as Happy Valley was nominated for three awards after leaving fans gripped earlier this year with the final-ever series.

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Vogue World: London: How to Watch the Livestream

ogue is bringing its very own fantasia to the West End—and everyone can see the pages of the magazine come alive at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Masterminded by BAFTA- and Olivier-winning director Stephen Daldry, show director Emily Burns and creative producer Fran Miller alongside the Vogue team. The evening will highlight the performing arts—expect opera and ballet and theatre—with turns from a galaxy of stars ranging including , Sophie Okonedo, Ian McKellen, and Stormzy.Held at the beginning of , not only will Vogue World be a celebration of the ever-evolving, gloriously diverse arts scene in London, but a tribute to the capital’s fashion prowess, too.

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Carl Davis dead: World Cup theme composer dies aged 86

Award-winning musician Carl Davis has died at the age of 86. The composer, famous for creating the 2006 World Cup theme, passed away following a brain haemorrhage on Thursday morning, his family confirmed.

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Carlos Alcaraz Dethrones Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon Tennis Finals

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Anthony Ramos Says He’ll Play Mozart In Broadway ‘Amadeus’ Revival

Anthony Ramos, the In the Heights star who’ll soon be seen on the big screen in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, revealed in a podcast today that he’s signed on to star as Mozart in a Broadway revival of Peter Shaffer’s 1979 play Amadeus.

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Anthony Hopkins Says His Roles in 'Thor' Films Were 'Pointless Acting'

Anthony Hopkins is speaking out about his role as Odin in the Thor films, calling it “pointless” acting.

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Dermot O'Leary gushes over This Morning team after co-hosting with Alison Hammond

Dermot O’Leary has paid a heartfelt tribute to his This Morning co-host Alison Hammond and the entire show production team after taking the lead with presenting in the wake of Phillip Schofield’s departure last week. Dermot and Alison stepped into the limelight to take on the presenting duties previously held by Phil and co-host Holly Willoughby this week, after Phillip resigned from the show after admitting he had engaged in an affair with a much younger colleague.

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Sir Ian McKellen almost had Emmerdale role but Coronation Street creator banned him

Sir Ian McKellen almost appeared on Emmerdale, but unfortunately, Coronation Street’s creator prevented the casting. While appearing on This Morning, Sir Ian, 84, spoke about his master plan to appear in every soap playing the same character. The idea began to formulate when he appeared in ten episodes of Coronation Street in 2005 as con artist Lionel Hipkiss who pretended to be an author called Mel Hutchwright.

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I dressed as Gandalf from ‘Lord of the Rings’ for a pub crawl — and you will never believe who I met

viewed 3.5 million times — 22-year-old Ben Coyles can be seen chatting and holding hands with the 83-year-old actor while dressed as Gandalf the Grey before snapping a picture with the grinning star. McKellen is well known for portraying the iconic wizard in all three “Lord of the Rings” films as well as in the subsequent spinoff series ” The Hobbit.” The Post reached out to Coyles and McKellen for comment.

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Guy Costumed As Gandalf Bumps Into Ian McKellen During Pub Crawl

A “Lord of the Rings” aficionado experienced the ultimate fan encounter, and his amazing experience was captured on video.

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Man on pub crawl dressed as Gandalf bumps into Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen while dressed as Gandalf on a pub crawl – check out the footage below.Ben Coyles, 22, was dressed as the Lord Of The Rings character for his birthday night out in Bristol on April 13, when he encountered the Gandalf actor in the street.A video of the moment was posted to TikTok by Coyles’ friend Scarlet Learmonth, which has since amassed over 3.5million views.Speaking to the Lancashire Telegraph, Felix Spencer, who was also on the pub crawl, explained how the meeting happened.SIR * Ian McKellen #bristol #birthdaygandalf #ianmckellen #sirianmckellen #gandalf ♬ Originalton – Suneysounds “We were on the penultimate pub on the pub crawl and, as we’re walking there, someone comes up behind me and asks if he’d like our Gandalf to meet the real Gandalf,” Spencer said. “I assumed it was someone just joking around but when I turn around to talk to him he gestures towards his friend.“It takes me a while to realise at first but then I see that it is in fact Ian McKellen.

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Paul O'Grady's funeral details as much-loved TV star is laid to rest today

Beloved comedian and Drag Queen Paul O’Grady is set to be laid to rest today as his family, friends and fans gather to mourn and celebrate his life in Kent.The comedian tragically passed away at the age of 67 on 28 March 2023 from a sudden cardiac arrhythmia, which is an unexpected heart attack with no apparent cause. Paul’s funeral will take place on Thursday, 20 April and pay tribute to his work as a charity ambassador for Battersea Dogs and Cats Home.The service will see a number of dogs from the shelter form a Guard of Honour for the late comedian as a special nod to Paul’s work.

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'Oh that's lovely, I'm back home:' Sir Ian McKellen reiterates his love for Manchester during BBC radio interview

Actor Ian McKellen has reiterated his love for Manchester in an interview with the BBC.

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Paul O'Grady fans in tears as BBC air special Blankety Blank tribute episode

Paul O'Grady fans were moved to tears after an old episode of Blankety Blank, hosted by Paul’s famous drag alter ego Lily Savage, aired on Saturday night, 1 April. Paul tragically passed away on 28 March, leaving his fans, friends and family devastated. And to honour the late star's memory, the BBC aired an old Blankety Blank episode on Saturday night from September 1998, which also featured guest appearances from Davina McCall, Sir Ian McKellen, Gray O’Brien, Rebecca Callard, Sophie Lawrence and Dale Winton.

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Paul O'Grady's husband Andre shares heartbreak and 'great sadness' over unexpected death