Ian McKellan is taking a break from acting - because he is desperate to catch up on new releases at the cinema.

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

Actor Ian McKellan is so offended by what he regards as the Bible's anti-gay stance, he makes a point of ripping out the relevant page every time he stays in a hotel room.

Lord Of The Rings star Ian McKellen would be more than happy to reunite with director Peter Jackson in his next film, the remake of King Kong, after the film-maker said there might be a role for the veteran British actor.