Insensitive, obnoxious, and self-absorbed in many ways, but also capable of kindness and repentance—as well as artistic brilliance.” — Dennis Harvey, 48 Hills 48hills.org/2026/04/scre... THE CHRISTOPHERS. In Cinemas Friday across UK & Ireland

Those in UK may get a first-look advance preview of THE CHRISTOPHERS before it opens in cinemas across UK & Ireland on 15 May. Here's a link for shows in London. Choose your own city for options: cinemaguide.co.uk/popular-film...

For UK: Special advance screenings of Steven Soderbergh's "The Christophers" 10 & 11 May, including the Q&A from last week's premiere. www.picturehouses.com/movie-detail... Opens in cinemas across UK & Ireland 15 May.

Any questions? www.theguardian.com/film/2026/ap...

I went to Lincoln Center for a special screening of THE CHRISTOPHERS and a Q&A. What fun! The film opens Friday in select theaters in US, followed by a wider release next week. UK in May! mckellen.com/wp3/index.ph... Photo by Arin Sang-urai.

Sonoma, California, International Film Festival, March 28. My new film, "The Christophers" will be shown, followed by a "Centerpiece Party". Tickets sonomafilmfest.org/festival/sch... on sale today at

Becoming Lowry and hearing the artist’s real voice ilovemanchester.com/sir-ian-mcke...

A new interview for The Times: "I've had to accept that I'm not immortal" www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-r...

Why Sir Ian McKellen’s Shakespeare monologue has gone viral uk.news.yahoo.com/why-sir-ian-...

My extended interview with Stephen Colbert wrapped up with words widely attributed to William Shakespeare, from "Sir Thomas More" m.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2R...

2026 marks a monumental milestone: the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring. This is more than an anniversary; it’s a chance to unite fans everywhere for “One reunion to rule them all.” Don't miss this historic celebration!

This (www.attitude.co.uk/culture/sir-...) is my 5th pantomime appearance. The first was in Aladdin, 63 Christmases ago: mckellen.com/stage/00135....

I’m doing this thing where I insert CATS (2019) into every one of my Intro to Film lectures. Name that classic film!

Elijah Wood and Sir Ian Mckellen reunited ❤️

English actor Ian McKellen photographed in 1971 while on tour with the Royal Shakespeare Company (photographer unknown).

Not forgotten! www.cbr.com/forgotten-sh...

Sir Ian McKellen to open historic all-trans and non-binary production of Shakespeare classic

It was great fun! parade.com/news/ian-mck...

I’ve been greatly encouraged by how many discerning people have relished The Critic, in the cinema or on a flight. Now you can enjoy it at home. Patrick Marber told me he had written his best part ever for an actor – he was right. www.digitalspy.com/movies/a6428...

Someone needs to pitch a show to Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellan. I just want them wandering around holding hands in a British village, stopping at pubs, wearing lovely jumpers and talking. I would watch that so many times.

There is no gay person better qualified than my pal Lord Cashman, to recall our fight against the UK’s anti-gay laws and their supporters. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Win "A Touch of Love": www.heyuguys.com/win-a-touch-...

Five Films For Freedom is an online celebration of global LGBTQIA+ stories, in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual rights. This is a British Council global programme in partnership with BFI Flare: London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival. 🏳️‍🌈 ✊ 🏳️‍⚧️ arts.britishcouncil.org/f

Y’all ever seen young Ian McKellen? Wild.

I'm still lost for words here... that man is just a fucking international treasure. #IanMcKellen

Sir Ian McKellen, by me ArtAlienDeluxe, pen and ink , 2025 Pixel art done by ArtAlienDeluxe at r/Art. #pixelart #pixel #art #indiedev

Sir Ian McKellen with the best Maggie Smith story.

Ian McKellen says the plan is to make two more #LordOfTheRings films

Ian McKellen #NoBystanders Anti-Bullying Campaign, via @themarysue: