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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen stories: 2 news summaries

(Newser) - Actor Patrick Stewart reported seeing a "ghost" in the wings while performing Waiting for Godot in London, reports the Telegraph. The former Star Ship Enterprise captain was apparently not up to snuff during one scene. When co-star Ian McKelllan asked him what happened, Stewart replied: "I just saw... More »

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theater • London • Ian McKellen • Star Trek • ghosts • Ghost • acting • Patrick Stewart • Waiting for Godot

McKellen Eager to Play Gandalf in The Hobbit

Film 'likely' to happen, with or without Peter Jackson directing

Oct 15, 07 9:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - Ian McKellen wants to play Gandalf again if The Hobbit film ever gets greenlit, the Los Angeles Times reports. A bitter royalties battle with New Line Cinema may stop director Peter Jackson from directing the flick, but no matter: He told McKellen to "play Gandalf whether I direct or... More »

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Peter Jackson • New Line Cinema • Ian McKellen

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