'Homeland' actor apologises to McKellen for 'fruity actor' comment

'Homeland' actor Damian Lewis has apologised to 'Lord Of The Rings' star Ian McKellen after saying he did not want to end up a “fruity actor” who is known for playing wizards.

Lewis, 42, admitted he was “ hugely embarrassed” after McKellen, 74, an Oscar-nominated actor who plays the wizard Gandalf in the 'Lord Of The Rings' and 'The Hobbit' films, hit back with a response in the Radio Times.