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Feb 16, 2023 · Ian McKellen debuted as Erik Lehnsherr, also known as Magneto, in 2000’s X-Men alongside Stewart’s Charles Xavier. Audiences loved him and his take on the classic villain. However, unlike his cast mate, he has not returned to the role since X-Men: Days of Future Past nine years ago.
[Logan confronts Magneto for the first time] Magneto : You must be Wolverine. That remarkable metal doesn't run through your entire body, does it?
McKellen achieved worldwide fame for his film roles, including the titular King in Richard III (1995), James Whale in Gods and Monsters (1998), Magneto in the X-Men films, and Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings (2001–2003) and The Hobbit (2012–2014) trilogies.
Dec 1, 2018 · subscribe to Guru ⏩ / baftaguru Ian McKellen tells the story of his first meeting with X-Men's director Bryan Singer and how he convinced Ian to play Magneto. Produced in 2015.
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Man dressed as Gandalf for birthday night out has magical chance encounter with LOTR star Ian McKellen
McKellen found mainstream success with his performance as Magneto in X-Men (2000) and its sequels. His largest mark on the big screen may be as Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings" film trilogy directed by Peter Jackson, which he reprised in "The Hobbit" trilogy.
Erik Lehnsherr, also known as Magneto, is a character primarily portrayed by Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender in 20th Century Fox's X-Men film series. Based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name, he has appeared in eight installments of the franchise.
