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The new Lord of the Rings has no Viggo Mortensen. But the problem’s bigger than that

COMMENT: With the news that Jamie Dornan will be replacing Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn in the new spinoff ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, Louis Chilton asks if the original magic can ever truly be recaptured

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel on art, their friendship and 'The Christophers'

As screen presences and cultural figures, Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel could hardly be more different

The Independent UK

Cut-outs and plunging V-necks lead the style at the Olivier Awards

Cate Blanchett, Rosamund Pike and Elizabeth Hurley leaned into the daring trends.

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How Ian McKellen Became The Secret Weapon To Steven Soderbergh's Surprising New Heist Movie

Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel talk art, fame, and working with Steven Soderbergh on 'The Christophers.'

Inverse

Hollywood Icon Says He Loves Johnny Depp in a Disappointing Development

Ian McKellen just shared some surprisingly glowing comments about working with Johnny Depp on the upcoming film Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol, a development that’s certainly giving many of us pause. It’s a bit of a head-scratcher, especially considering Depp’s recent history, and it feels like a disappointing moment for a…

The Mary Sue

Sir Ian McKellen Sparks Controversy With Recent Comments About Johnny Depp

After Brian Cox slammed Johnny Depp, Hollywood legend Sir Ian McKellen praised him for winning hearts on the set of ‘Ebenezer: A Christmas Carol.’

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Sir Ian McKellen heaps huge praise on co-star Johnny Depp: ‘I fell in love with him’

Pair worked together on Depp’s highest-profile role since trial with ex-wife Amber Heard

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Sir Ian McKellen didn't plan to become a film star

Sir Ian McKellen has reflected on his journey to stardom.

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25 Years Later, 'Lord Of The Rings' Recasting Could Reveal Long-Forgotten Details

Kate Winslet's mystery role in 'The Hunt for Gollum' might give us a hint toward the scope of the 'Lord of the Rings' prequel.

Inverse

Middle Earth Must Find Its New Aragorn

Get ready, Middle Earth fans, because Andy Serkis has officially confirmed that the iconic role of Aragorn will be recast for the upcoming movie The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. This means we’re going to see a new actor step into Strider’s boots, a significant change from…

The Mary Sue

Why James Marsden Was ‘Worried’ About Returning For Avengers: Doomsday (And The Funny Way Ian McKellen Helped Fix That)

Just when I thought I couldn't love Ian McKellen more...

Cinemablend

Brian Cox launches furious broadside against string of leading actors and filmmakers

In a typically fiery interview rant, Succession star Brian Cox has launched a broadside against a string of prominent actors and filmmakers.

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Brian Cox rails against Trump and America’s ‘insidious’ patriarchy in blunt new interview

‘Succession’ star argued that ‘in America they don’t like women’

The Independent UK

Elijah Wood drops Lord of the Rings book bombshell: ‘I’m so embarrassed’

Audience gasped as Frodo Baggins actor made unexpected confession

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Cinemablend

Elijah Wood's Reactions To Being Asked About LOTR Return Are Just As Entertaining As Frodo Himself

He's very good at dodging these questions!

The Independent UK

Royal Mail unveils new stamps celebrating Lord of the Rings anniversary

Gandalf, Legolas and Frodo all feature in the stamp collection commemorating the anniversary of the beloved film trilogy

Total Film

Kinda sounds like Elijah Wood WILL be in Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, as he admits he "wouldn't want anybody else to play Frodo"

All right then, keep your secrets

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Elijah Wood Addresses Possible Return To LOTR. Why He ‘Wouldn’t Want Anybody Else’ Playing Frodo

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Elijah Wood doesn't want anyone else playing Frodo Baggins for 'as long as I'm alive and able'

Elijah Wood is speaking out on the future of Frodo Baggins and has skirted around questions about returning for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.

The Guardian - UK

LS Lowry: The Unheard Tapes review – Ian McKellen lip-syncs with precision as the artist bares his soul

The notoriously private Manchester painter agreed in 1972 to be recorded by a young fan. The results, broadcast here for the first time, are tender, revealing – and desperately moving

The Guardian - UK

The Hunt for Gollum looks like a step too far for the endless Lord of the Rings franchise

As the film-makers behind the seemingly neverending river of Tolkien adaptations seek to wring every last drop of story from Middle-earth, it risks running the whole thing into the ground

The Guardian - UK

LS Lowry believed his paintings would be worthless, interviews reveal

Exclusive: Sir Ian McKellen portrays artist in BBC documentary that draws on trove of previously unheard recordings

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen says process for new BBC role was ‘not easy’

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Sir Ian McKellen opens up on challenges of playing LS Lowry for new BBC documentary

Veteran actor will lip-sync the voice of the acclaimed English artist from archive tapes for a new immersive experience

Evening Standard

Sir Ian McKellen: ‘Challenging’ to lip sync as LS Lowry for BBC documentary

The Lord Of The Rings star will play the painter using recordings from his final days.

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