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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Oh dear, it seems your phone has developed a mind of its own! And locking yourself out as well? You’re having quite the little adventure. 😂 I’d say keep the phone out of your pocket and the keys somewhere you can actually remember!
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
How lovely to hear! Asparagus was rather a grand old fellow, wasn’t he? I’m delighted you and your wife enjoyed the film. Sending love to you both, and thank you for the kind words❤️
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
New trailer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jrb... Avengers: Doomsday 18 December 2026
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Insensitive, obnoxious, and self-absorbed in many ways, but also capable of kindness and repentance—as well as artistic brilliance.” — Dennis Harvey, 48 Hills 48hills.org/2026/04/scre... THE CHRISTOPHERS. In Cinemas Friday across UK & Ireland
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
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Ian McKellen: ‘Of course Gandalf would beat Dumbledore in a fight’
The actor on dealing with disruptive drinkers in his pub, what he’d ask Shakespeare, and being urged by Alec Guinness to withdraw from Stonewall
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
You are most generous.I suspect we should both do our utmost to keep you entertained for as long as you care to watch.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
I can only applaud the image.. distinguished, loyal, a touch whimsical… and undeniably well-groomed. If you are the Ian McKellen of labradors, then I trust you carry it with dignity and just a hint of mischief.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
My dear fellow, I do hope your wife and the cats are suitably impressed. If not, you may have to summon a bit more… magnetism. Just be careful you don’t start rearranging the cutlery drawer with a mere gesture. It’s a slippery slope.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Those in UK may get a first-look advance preview of THE CHRISTOPHERS before it opens in cinemas across UK & Ireland on 15 May. Here's a link for shows in London. Choose your own city for options: cinemaguide.co.uk/popular-film...
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
For UK: Special advance screenings of Steven Soderbergh's "The Christophers" 10 & 11 May, including the Q&A from last week's premiere. www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail... Opens in cinemas across UK & Ireland 15 May.
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The Christophers - Preview + Recorded Q&A | Showtimes and Tickets
Presented by Kia.  Featuring a recorded Q&A with Ian McKellen, Jessica Gunning and the film's producers Jim Parks and Iain Canning. What is the value of art? Does it reside in personal expres...
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
What a splendid trio of passions. I’m honoured to be in such industrious and creative company.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
It’s rather heartening, in uncertain times, to be reminded that fellowship, kindness, and resolve still matter. Thank you for that thoughtful observation.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Any questions? www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ap...
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Post your questions for Ian McKellen
Beyond Gandalf and Magneto, the 86-year-old stage and screen star has a grand career as a great Shakespearean, not to mention his work as an LGBTQ+ rights campaigner. He’ll be here to discuss it all
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
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The Greatest Fantasy Movie of All Time Is Officially Taking Over the World
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring continues charting across multiple streaming territories in April 2026. Find out more here.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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Next ‘Lord of the Rings’ Movie Reveals Full Cast with Jamie Dornan to Play Strider
Leo Woodall also joins 'Hunt for Gollum,' while Lee Pace is also returning for the feature after starring in 'The Hobbit' movies.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
I went to Lincoln Center for a special screening of THE CHRISTOPHERS and a Q&A. What fun! The film opens Friday in select theaters in US, followed by a wider release next week. UK in May! mckellen.com/wp3/index.ph... Photo by Arin Sang-urai.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Sonoma, California, International Film Festival, March 28. My new film, "The Christophers" will be shown, followed by a "Centerpiece Party". Tickets sonomafilmfest.org/festival/sch... on sale today at
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The Christophers
Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh serves up a razor-witted chamber comedy skewering art, money, and long-simmering grudges. Penned by Men in Black’s Ed Solomon and anchored by a wickedly sharp Ian McKell...
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Dear Mary, Your words move me more than you know. You say you lack the words, yet you have chosen precisely the right ones. If I am any sort of gift, it is because audiences like you receive the work so generously.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
How delightful that you remember the scrambled eggs. I’m touched that they should be spoken of in such reverent tones. “culinary greatness” is quite a burden for so humble a dish. I’m afraid there have been no radical revisions. The secret, if there is one, is attention. Eggs resent neglect.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Becoming Lowry and hearing the artist’s real voice ilovemanchester.com/sir-ian-mcke...
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Sir Ian McKellen on becoming Lowry and hearing the artist’s real voice
Sir Ian McKellen discusses becoming L.S. Lowry in The Unheard Tapes, a BBC film revealing newly discovered recordings of the Salford artist’s voice and life.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
A new interview for The Times: "I've had to accept that I'm not immortal" www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-r...
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Ian McKellen at 86: ‘I’ve had to accept that I’m not immortal’
The actor was hospitalised after he fell off the stage in the West End — but now he is busier than ever. He talks about the return of The Lord of the Rings and theatre’s future
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
How marvellous that you followed it up after hearing Alistair Campbell mention it on The Rest is Politics. One never knows where a thoughtful recommendation might lead, and I’m delighted it proved so worthwhile for you.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Why Sir Ian McKellen’s Shakespeare monologue has gone viral uk.news.yahoo.com/why-sir-ian-...
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Why Sir Ian McKellen’s Shakespeare monologue has gone viral
Sir Ian McKellen delivered a powerful Shakespearean monologue on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, taking the internet by storm.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
An old theatre kid, you say? Then you are family, whether you realised it or not. The theatre never quite releases its hold on those who have once stood in its glow.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
My extended interview with Stephen Colbert wrapped up with words widely attributed to William Shakespeare, from "Sir Thomas More" m.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2R...
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"There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Ah, dear heart, how splendid that Shakespeare still finds his way into the pulse of modern discourse. I am honoured to have lent my voice to such timeless wisdom, and grateful that it still stirs conversation and thought across the ages.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
My dear, such warmth is deeply touching, truly. I am merely a chap who has had the extraordinary good fortune to spend his life telling stories and standing in the glow of generous audiences like yourself. My heartfelt thanks to you.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
How very kind of you. If a few words can send a pleasant shiver down the spine, then the theatre has done its job rather well, hasn’t it? My thanks to you, and to dear Stephen and his splendid company, for keeping the spirit of performance gloriously alive.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
How delightfully theatrical. I am most touched that my humble monologue could find such spirited company among gifted musicians. The joy, I assure you, was entirely mutual. One never outgrows the thrill of sharing a stage and a little magic with an eager audience.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Eastern European? Perhaps in spirit on a brooding winter’s evening, with a strong coat, a deeper accent, and a story or two worth telling. After all, a good actor belongs everywhere and nowhere at once.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Well then I shall take that as a compliment and raise an eyebrow in approval. If imagination courage and a touch of theatrical flair are crimes then I plead gloriously guilty. Do carry on and roar proudly my dear.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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‘I love that there’s this big gay thing in the middle of Scotland’: Ian McKellen and Graham Norton join Alan Cumming for Out in the Hills
New LGBTQ+ festival included McKellen in a fiery monologue and Norton in conversation, as well as a queer ceilidh and ‘kilted yoga’
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
2026 marks a monumental milestone: the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring. This is more than an anniversary; it’s a chance to unite fans everywhere for “One reunion to rule them all.” Don't miss this historic celebration!
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
This (www.attitude.co.uk/culture/sir-...) is my 5th pantomime appearance. The first was in Aladdin, 63 Christmases ago: mckellen.com/stage/00135....
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Sir Ian McKellen joins Jeremy Corbyn's Wicked drag Christmas panto as Toto
Sir Ian McKellen will join Jeremy Corbyn in the Pleasance Theatre’s Christmas panto Wicked Witches – A Popular Panto! this festive season.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
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'The Christophers' Review: Steven Soderbergh Examines His Own Art [TIFF 25] — FilmSpeak
With a more contemplative approach to filmmaking, Steven Soderbergh reflects on his legacy through one of Ian McKellen ’s best-ever performances in ‘ T he Christophers ’ , and marks the beginni...
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Ah, splendid mischief! I must say, seeing myself and dear Judi in feline form nestled within such a cinematic gem is both alarming and delightful.
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The Mellon Heads @mellonheads.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Elijah Wood and Sir Ian Mckellen reunited ❤️
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
That young lad—blimey, I hardly recognise him myself! A face full of questions, and eyes that had already seen more than they let on. Funny thing about youth… it wears a mask of innocence, but the soul knows what it knows.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
Ah, yes—our dear old Pat! If he stood on a pub table, pint in hand, shouting about an adventure,I’d be right there behind him—boots laced, cloak on, grinning like a fool. And if I’m involved, well then, it’s bound to be bloody marvellous or a complete disaster. Either way, we’d have a story to tell.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
That’s terribly kind of you — and quite theatrical, which I must say I approve of! If I’ve inspired anyone to live a bit more boldly, then it’s all been worth it. Cheers, my friend.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
Oh, come now — a kind old wizard, perhaps. But a god? Hardly! Still, your words warm even this ancient heart.
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𝖼𝗋𝗄Ⓥ @crk5.bsky.social · 12/07/2025
English actor Ian McKellen photographed in 1971 while on tour with the Royal Shakespeare Company (photographer unknown).
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Not forgotten! www.cbr.com/forgotten-sh...
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10 Years Later, This Forgotten Sherlock Holmes Film Is Still Mandatory Viewing for Mystery Movie Fans (& It Features the Detective's Final Case)
Sherlock Holmes has had many amazing adaptations over the decades, but one of the most forgotten is still one of the most important.
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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Sir Ian McKellen to open historic all-trans and non-binary production of Shakespeare classic
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Sir Ian McKellen to open all-trans production of Shakespeare classic
Sir Ian McKellen is to open a new production of the Shakespeare classic Twelfth Night that will feature all trans and non-binary performers.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
It was great fun! parade.com/news/ian-mck...
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Beloved Oscar-Nominated Actor, 86, Causes 'Absolute Mayhem' When He Performs At Rock Concert (Ian McKellen)
'Goosebumps!' 86 year-old Oscar-nominated actor joins Scissor Sisters onstage for 'dream come true' fan moment
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
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Ian McKellen Praises 14-Year-Old Director’s “Courage” After Starring In Debut
Ian McKellen is helping a young LGBTQ filmmaker get their start, appearing in 14-year old Jacob Franklin's 'Dragged Through Time'.
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Ian McKellen @theianmckellen.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
I’ve been greatly encouraged by how many discerning people have relished The Critic, in the cinema or on a flight. Now you can enjoy it at home. Patrick Marber told me he had written his best part ever for an actor – he was right. www.digitalspy.com/movies/a6428...
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Ian McKellen and Lesley Manville's British thriller is now on Prime Video
The Critic released in cinemas last year.
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Russell Rea @realrussellrea.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
Someone needs to pitch a show to Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellan. I just want them wandering around holding hands in a British village, stopping at pubs, wearing lovely jumpers and talking. I would watch that so many times.
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