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Ian McKellen forced to cancel film premiere appearance after doctors' warning

The Lord of the Rings star was set to attend the premiere of Steven Soderbergh’s new film The Christophers

Evening Standard

The Christophers review – Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel spar in smart Soderbergh original

The actors play off each other beautifully in an intimate London-set comedy drama about art, commerce and the mess in-between

The Guardian - US

Dame Judi Dench and Sir Ian McKellen to reflect on careers at National Theatre

The event will be hosted by Downton Abbey actor Jim Carter.

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Ian McKellen skips new film premiere due to medical advice

Lord of the Rings star leads Steven Soderbergh’s black comedy, ‘The Christophers’

The Independent UK

From Knives Out 3 to Soderbergh: 10 films to look out for at the Toronto film festival 2025

Stars including Daniel Craig, Michaela Coel, Keanu Reeves and Channing Tatum to present latest films to big audiences

The Guardian - US

The most precious news for LOTR fans - Golem, Frodo and Gandalf are coming back

A new LOTR movie is on the horizon, at last

Ian McKellen Confirmed His Return For LOTR: The Hunt For Gollum, But I Have Questions

Gandalf will be on The Hunt for Gollum, and that's not all.

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Gandalf and Frodo are returning in the new Lord of the Rings film according to Ian McKellen: "Apart from that, my lips are sealed!"

The upcoming The Hunt for Gollum is bringing back some iconic characters

Total Film

Ian McKellen confirms which characters from original films will return for new LOTR movie

Fan favourites set to appear in ‘The Hunt for Gollum’

The Independent UK

'Wasn't That Lucky?' How A Choice About Tom Cruise And Mission: Impossible Led Sir Ian McKellen To Lord Of The Rings And X-Men Instead

Thank god Ian McKellen said no to Tom Cruise.

Cinemablend

25 Years Ago, Marvel Got The Superhero Blockbuster It Desperately Needed

After decades on top of the world, the X-Men are more important to the flailing MCU than ever.

Inverse

Wimbledon diary: Sir Ian McKellen takes in the tennis and fans pack Henman Hill

A mobile phone also caused a stir on Centre Court.

The Independent UK

Sir Ian McKellen and Sienna Miller among acting stars in Wimbledon Royal Box

Lord of the Rings actor Sir Ian used binoculars to get a better view of the action.

Evening Standard

Hidden London for Pride: Queer Britain, King's Cross

The national LGBTQ+ museum is enlightening and captivating, finds Josh Barrie

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Total Film

Superman star confirms he won't be returning as his Marvel X-Men character in Avengers: Doomsday, but is "excited to see" the original Beast back on screen: "It'll be fun to see how they incorporate those characters into that world"

Superman star Nicholas Hoult will not be returning to Marvel anytime soon

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Nicholas Hoult speaks out on Kelsey Grammer’s Beast return for Avengers: Doomsday

Nicholas Hoult is "excited" Kelsey Grammer’s Beast is returning for Avengers: Doomsday - though has insisted he himself will not be reprising his role as the younger Beast in the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbuster.

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen fights back tears during touching moment with Glastonbury crowd

Sir Ian McKellen fought back tears during a touching moment with the Glastonbury crowd.

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‘Avengers: Doomsday’ begins filming: here’s every cast member confirmed

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The Guardian - UK

Rebel Wilson: ‘I always wanted to be like Judi Dench. But people like laughing at me’

The actor on plans for a new Pitch Perfect, pretending to lick Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi’s ‘fun grandpa vibe’

Evening Standard

Sir Ian McKellen to open 'joyful' Shakespeare play with all trans and non-binary cast

The 86-year-old acting legend, who is a longtime LGBTQ+ advocate, will introduce the performance from the new company, Trans What You Will

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen joins Scissor Sisters live on stage in surprise appearance at London O2 concert

Fans erupted in cheers at London’s O2 Arena on Friday, 24 May, as Sir Ian McKellen made a surprise appearance during the Scissor Sisters’ long-awaited reunion concert.

Evening Standard

Ian McKellen delights fans with surprise appearance at Scissor Sisters gig

The 85-year-old actor took to the stage to recite spoken-word vocals for the band’s hit song Invisible Light.

TechRadar

The Marvel multiverse saga isn't over yet, but these X-Men movie casting rumors are already making me rage like Wolverine

A spate of X-Men movie reboot cast rumors have appeared online over the past week.

The Guardian - UK

‘Any 11-year-old could tell you that!’ The University Challenge final, reviewed by last year’s winner

As another series comes to a nailbiting end, last year’s Imperial captain finds one team way too leisurely – and some of the questions altogether too easy. Must try harder!

Total Film

Andy Serkis' new Gollum-centric Lord of the Rings movie gets a precious December 2027 release date

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