“Becoming a cartoon character isn’t easy”: Sir Ian McKellen Had the Most Ridiculous Request to Become a More Comic Accurate Magneto Like X-Men ’97’s Erik Lehnsherr
Sir Ian McKellen is renowned the world over for his expertise in the acting field that has won him numerous recognitions and awards. The Oscar nominee though, is best known in the commercial cinematic space for playing two cult characters namely Gandalf from Lord of the Rings, and Magneto from X-Men.
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings
McKellen who portrayed these two iconic roles masterfully, became hugely popular with audiences and critics worldwide. But the veteran was apprehensive that the towering physicality of Erik Lehnsherr aka Magneto as depicted in the X-Men comics was completely different to his appearance. He then requested a wardrobe change to ensure that he fit the bill.
Ian McKellen Demanded This Modification To His X-Men Character
It is impossible to imagine anyone other than Sir Ian McKellen playing the role of the powerful Magneto in the X-Men series. In partnership with...
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf in Lord of the Rings
McKellen who portrayed these two iconic roles masterfully, became hugely popular with audiences and critics worldwide. But the veteran was apprehensive that the towering physicality of Erik Lehnsherr aka Magneto as depicted in the X-Men comics was completely different to his appearance. He then requested a wardrobe change to ensure that he fit the bill.
Ian McKellen Demanded This Modification To His X-Men Character
It is impossible to imagine anyone other than Sir Ian McKellen playing the role of the powerful Magneto in the X-Men series. In partnership with...
- 3/21/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
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