Ian McKellen
Patrick Stewart’s Career Was a Rare and Thrilling Marriage of the Prestigious and the Populist
Stewart's classical theater chops invested genre film and television roles with unlikely dramatic weight, psychological depth and piercing feeling.
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Ian McKellen Pays Tribute to Patrick Stewart: “A Man to Rely on, Admire and in My Case, Love”
McKellen and Stewart led the original 'X-Men' franchise for 20th Century Fox, portraying Magneto/Erik Lehnsherr and Professor Charles Xavier, respectively.
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‘X-Men’ Stars Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, James Marsden Honor “Fellow Mutant” Patrick Stewart: “One of the Greats”
The actor originated the role of Prof. Charles Xavier for 20th Century Fox in 2000, and will reprise the role in Marvel's upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday.'
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Patrick Stewart, ‘Star Trek’ Captain and ‘X-Men’ Superhero, Dies at 86
He’s forever known for playing Jean-Luc Picard and Charles Xavier, whom he “admired for their morality, for their kindness, for their sensitivity, for their compassion.”
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Johnny Depp Goes Old and Gray as Scrooge in ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol’ Comeback Role
The star, who has largely been outside of the spotlight since his heated divorce trial with Amber Heard, made an appearance during Paramount's presentation.
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Michaela Coel Returns: “When I Do Something for Popularity or Clout, It’s Not As Fulfilling”
The Emmy winner is back onscreen opposite Ian McKellen and Anne Hathaway in 'The Christophers' and 'Mother Mary' — her first lead roles since 'I May Destroy You' ended six years ago. She's learned a lot in the time since.
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A History of Brian Cox Saying Mean Things About Celebrities
The 'Succession' star added a couple more in his latest interview, where Margot Robbie was criticized as "too beautiful”: "F**k it! I’m gonna say what I want to say."
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Seth MacFarlane on ‘Ted’ Season 2’s Abortion Episode, Using AI to Play Bill Clinton and That Final Scene
The Peacock series' creator and voice star tells The Hollywood Reporter why a cameo impacts the chances for season three: "The book is sort of closed."
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James Marsden Returns as Cyclops in Third ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer
Sir Patrick Stewart’s Professor X and Ian McKellen's Magneto also appear in the preview for Marvel Universe’s latest crossover movie set to hit theaters later this year.
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‘The Christophers’ Review: Michaela Coel’s Steely Self-Possession and Ian McKellen’s Scalding Wit Are an Irresistible Match in Steven Soderbergh’s Tart Art Comedy
Jessica Gunning and James Corden also star as siblings angling to cash in on the looming death of their estranged father, a once-renowned painter.
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Ian McKellen Open to Returning as Gandalf in New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Films
“I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him,” the actor said.
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Ian McKellen Says His Fat Suit Saved Him From Further Injuries in Fall From West End Stage
The esteemed actor withdrew from a U.K. tour of his Shakespeare production after he fell from the stage during a London performance.
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