Wait, Ian McKellen Used Trump’s Name to Get Angry on Set?
- Ian McKellen’s hilarious on-set secret!
- How he channeled fury for Magneto.
- What the directors asked for.
- Plus, more amazing news from BuzzMedia!
You guys. You won’t believe what we just found out. Sir Ian McKellen? Total legend.
He’s back as Magneto in ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’ Can you imagine that iconic purple helmet, the cape, the sheer power? It’s a whole vibe of intense, metallic fury.
The directors, the Russo Brothers, wanted him to be even more furious in one scene. So, what did he do to crank up that anger?
He told The Guardian at a film festival in Rome that when he was told to hate whatever Magneto was destroying, he simply shouted, “Mar-a-Lago!”
Mar-a-Lago! Yep, that Mar-a-Lago. We are laughing. This man is 87 years young and still bringing it. What a move.
He channeled his feelings about Donald Trump right into the scene. Imagine the energy. The raw emotion. It’s truly an artist using everything at his disposal.
This reminds us of other legends making big moves! Did you hear that Anya Taylor-Joy is officially joining the Lord of the Rings family? So exciting!
And speaking of powerful women, Jane Fonda’s Granddaughter just spilled the tea on what she’s learned. We love it.
Oh, and Spielberg’s new movie is crushing it!
Our Take
This is pure gold. It shows how actors find their motivation. Sometimes it’s deep character work. Sometimes? It’s just yelling about Mar-a-Lago. It’s brilliant.
Sir Ian McKellen is a master. He understands the assignment. And he delivers with a powerful, visually striking performance, fueled by a very modern frustration. What a legend.
