Here’s a nice version of my portrait courtesy the photographer #FredericAranda … competing for the British Journal of Photography Editor’s pick 2019 at https://bit.ly/2UlXcSY
Here’s what a shocked nearly-80-year-old looks like when he suddenly sees over 100 of his friends and family waiting to surprise him on his birthday!
Thanks @joestephenson for the foto.
Birthday card from @liamacoutts
“Don’t miss this winsome doc celebrating one of the acting greats, Sir Ian McKellen, from his pioneering stage work, coming out, to his mainstream film breakouts as Magneto and Gandalf. Available now on Amazon. https://amzn.to/2ATgzHx
In UK cinemas beginning tomorrow, February 8: ALL IS TRUE stars Kenneth Branagh as William Shakespeare, Judi Dench as Anne Hathaway Shakespeare, and me as Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton.
Enjoying my surprise birthday party. Photo by @paul_mathias_thegrapes
I’m celebrating my 80th birthday next year by touring a new solo show to UK theatres I know well and a few that I don’t. The show starts with Gandalf and will probably end with an invitation to act with me on stage. In-between there will be anecdotes and acting. I open at my local arts centre in January and end up by August in Orkney.
Live theatre has always been thrilling to me, as an actor and in the audience. Growing up in Lancashire, I was grateful to those companies who toured beyond London and I’ve always enjoyed repaying that debt by touring up and down the country myself, with the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Prospect Theatre, the Actors’ Company, as well as with commercial productions. Sean Mathias, the director and I have worked together for stage and screen, many happy times.
More information at ianonstage.co.uk
Jude Law and I share a laugh at “Only Make Believe” Gala in 2009. Ten years later, join me for this year’s spectacular event.
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Arranging flowers for King Lear last year at the Duke of York’s theatre.
Helen Mirren and I are face-to-face in “The Good Liar” in cinemas November 2019
With Madonna on Graham Norton Show last night
Official trailer
Soon I’ll be back in London, extending my 80th birthday tour with a limited season in the West End, raising much-needed funds for theatre charities. It’s been a joyful experience to take this new show to 80+ theatres around the country. For each performance at the Harold Pinter Theatre, I’m glad there will be 80 tickets at just £10. As for the show? Ask someone who’s seen it. Come and find out. Tickets at at https://www.ianonstage.co.uk
Being released today is this very special ‘artists proof’ photographic print, by @DrGotts, of the #KINGLEAR poster. Profits from the sale of the print shall be donated to UNICEF. Contact: [email protected]. #limitededition #photographicprints #IanMcKellen #WestEnd #Chichester
After you enjoy this preview, come back Friday for the trailer.
Watch Helen Mirren and me in the first trailer for “The Good Liar” in cinemas November 15. #GoodLiarMovie https://youtu.be/ljKzFGpPHhw
Warner Bros. Pictures presents “The Good Liar” directed by Bill Condon (Gods and Monsters, Beauty & The Beast). Helen Mirren & Ian McKellen star in this psychological thriller. In cinemas November 15
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In @goodliarmovie I am Roy Courtnay, a con man who preys on wealthy widows. Between takes I myself was charmed by a con canine!
In THE GOOD LIAR @goodliarmovie I am Roy Courtney. In cinemas November 15.
Coming Soon! Opens in UK cinemas 8 February. US to follow. McKellen.com/cinema/19-all-is-true
December 2019
With @helenmirren filming #thegoodliar
#OTD #OnThisDay 4 November in 1998, GODS AND MONSTERS opened in cinemas. McKellen.com/cinema/gods
Helen Mirren (Betty), Bill Condon (director) and I (Roy) prepare to film a scene for @goodliarmovie In cinemas November 15