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Ian McKellen and Roger Allam fall in love in trailer for Frank and Percy
Adapted from Ben Weatherill’s hit West End play, Frank and Percy sees McKellen and Allam reprise their roles in a big-screen adaptation
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The story of Attitude 101, empowered by Bentley, in 30 fabulous images
Ian McKellen, Russel Tovey, Russell T Davies, Fra Free and Zack Polanski were among those celebrating the publication of the 2026 Attitude 101 list at our charity lunch event at Rosewood London
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Ian McKellen painting raises massive £17,000 at Attitude 101 auction as star himself works the room to raise funds
The funds will go directly to the Peter Tatchell Foundation for LGBTQ+ causes
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Ian McKellen teases return of Gandalf the Grey in upcoming Lord of the Rings spin-off, The Hunt for Gollum
While the actor did not confirm reprising the role, McKellen revealed that both Gandalf and Frodo will appear in the upcoming film
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Ian McKellen to star in 14 year old boy’s LGBTQ+ feature film
McKellen will star in Dragged Through Time, the brainchild of filmmaker Jacob Franklin, which will cover events and groups in LGBTQ+ history
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Sir Ian McKellen teases that he could play Gandalf again in the new Lord of the Rings movie
'I'm not letting anyone else put on the pointy hat and beard if I can help it'
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Ian McKellen taken to hospital after falling from stage during London performance
Producers say the Oscar-nominee is "in good spirits" after a scan tonight
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Troye Sivan nearly came out to Ian McKellen
"I wanted to talk to someone about it so badly and he was so kind"
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Frank and Percy review: A beautifully crafted and perfectly played senior gay love story
Ian McKellen and Roger Allam star in Ben Weatherill's laugh-out-loud funny rom-com
Culture Film & TV
Ian McKellen has this to say about the critical reception to Cats four years later
Exclusive: "I have to temper what I say about Cats!" says the star, who plays a theatre reviewer in new movie The Critic
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Ian McKellen fears return of Section 28: ‘There would be revolution in the streets’
Exclusive: "If you'd asked me six hours ago, I'd have said no," replied McKellen when asked if he fears a new government ban on LGBTQ discussions in schools
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Ian McKellen on gay romantic comedy play Frank and Percy: ‘A screenplay is being written as we speak’
Exclusive: “It doesn’t need much tinkering with to make it cinematic” says acting legend of the play, transferring to London’s West End this month
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Sir Ian McKellen shares how his life ‘changed for the better’ after coming out
The esteemed actor has also revealed his worst filming experience.
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Ian McKellen and Olly Alexander star in ‘PRIDE 50’ exhibition
The ‘PRIDE 50’ exhibition asks ‘What does Pride means to you?’
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Stephen Fry and Joe Lycett join campaign to save LGBTQ venue Joiners Arms
“Queer spaces are hugely important and under constant threat,” Joe Lycett says.
Culture Film & TV
Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey talks being an out gay actor with Sir Ian McKellen
Bridgerton's leading man speaks to stage and screen legend Sir Ian McKellen about coming out, playing straight roles, getting naked together (on stage), and love in a pre-DMs age.
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Ian McKellen calls on gay people to be trans allies as we’re all ‘under the queer umbrella’
"I quite like being queer, actually."
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Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey explains ‘sliding into the DMs’ to Sir Ian McKellen and it’s everything
Two very different generations of gay actor meet in the Attitude 101 February issue.
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Sir Ian McKellen ‘so happy’ for X-Men co-star Elliot Page following coming out announcement
Exclusive: The veteran actor tells Attitude he's "disappointed" with himself for not realising his former co-star was struggling with his identity when they worked together.
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Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey talks sexuality and acting with Sir Ian McKellen
As Jonathan Bailey marks another career breakthrough in Netflix's glossy new period drama, the fast-rising star compares notes with a gay screen legend.