Ian McKellen revealed at a recent film festival in Rome (via The Guardian) that he channeled his fury for Donald Trump during an action scene in “Avengers: Doomsday,” in which the 87-year-old actor returns as his iconic “X-Men” villain Magneto. The film’s directors, the Russo Brothers, instructed McKellen “to look more furious” during one scene […]
Why This Matters
Ian McKellen's on-set protest against Trump: 'Avengers: Doomsday' actor shouted 'Mar-a-Lago!' during Magneto's scene. The directors instructed him to look angrier. What's next in his activism?
Actor channelled his fury for Donald Trump on set of 'Avengers: Doomsday' by shouting 'Mar-a-Lago!' when told to hate what Magneto was destroying. The directors reportedly wanted him to look more furious.
Why it matters: McKellen uses his platform to express political views on set, making a statement through his performances.
Key Points
- Ian McKellen revealed at a recent film festival in Rome (via The Guardian) that he channeled his fury for Donald Trump during an action scene in “Avengers: Doomsday,” in which the 87-year-old actor returns as his iconic “X-Men” villain Magneto.
- The film’s directors, the Russo Brothers, instructed McKellen “to look more furious” during one scene […]
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