Ian McKellen says sports world should be ‘ashamed’ of homophobia
Gay actor Sir Ian McKellen has criticised the sporting world for being “slow to catch up” with progress on gay players. In the last few months, two major stars have come out. Donal Og Cusack, or...
View ArticleSir Ian McKellen to play retired Sherlock Holmes in new film
Sir Ian McKellen will be the latest actor to take on the role of Sherlock Holmes, as he is set to take to the big screen to play an aged version of the legendary detective. The Lord of the Rings star...
View ArticleIan McKellen: I regret not coming out much earlier
Sir Ian McKellen has said he wishes he had “seen the significance” of coming out as gay much earlier. The veteran actor spoke to the Huffington Post about his decision not to come out until later in...
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From which famous Kate did Ian McKellen turn down a marriage proposal?
A famous Kate apparently made a pretty big offer to Sir Ian McKellen – but he let her down. The Lord of the Rings star says he was propositioned by Kate Beckinsale. He said he was flattered by the...
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Sir Ian McKellen rejected role of Dumbledore in Harry Potter films
Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he turned down the role of gay wizard Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films. The veteran actor has appeared in a number of blockbuster franchises in massive roles,...
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Sir Ian McKellen: I want to be remembered more for LGBT rights activism than...
Sir Ian McKellen has said he most wants to be remembered for his LGBT rights activism. The legendary actor, 78, has starred in some of the biggest roles in movies – including Gandalf in Lord of the...
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