McKellan feared King Lear would turn him mad

Ian McKellan fought against playing tragic Shakespeare character King Lear onstage - because he feared the role would make him mad.

Wed, 19 Sep, 2007 - 15:19

Ian McKellan fought against playing tragic Shakespeare character King Lear onstage - because he feared the role would make him mad.

The 68-year-old thespian has received rave reviews for his latest Royal Shakespeare Company role, but admits he worried the maddening part would be too much for him.

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