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Sir Ian McKellen Stays Active in Film After Stage Fall

4/22/2026

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Sir Ian McKellen, the British actor known for Gandalf and Magneto, remains active in the industry after a stage fall in 2024.
McKellen's career includes Scandal, Gods and Monsters, and numerous Shakespearean stage performances.
McKellen co-founded the LGBTQ+ rights organization Stonewall.
He recently starred in the upcoming film The Christophers.
Fans can submit questions by 6 PM on April 27, with responses featured in an upcoming interview series.

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Story summary

Sir Ian McKellen, the British actor known for Gandalf and Magneto, remains active in the industry after a stage fall in 2024.
McKellen's career includes Scandal, Gods and Monsters, and numerous Shakespearean stage performances.
McKellen co-founded the LGBTQ+ rights organization Stonewall.
He recently starred in the upcoming film The Christophers.
Fans can submit questions by 6 PM on April 27, with responses featured in an upcoming interview series.