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Sir Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel and James Corden are to star in 'The Christophers'.The trio are set to feature in the dark comedy from director Steven Soderbergh that will enter production in London in February.'The Christophers' tells the story of the estranged children of a once-famous artist who hire a forger to complete his unfinished works in order for them to be discovered and sold after his death.The script has been written by Ed Solomon, who collaborated with Soderbergh on the 2021 crime thriller 'No Sudden Move'.The movie will be financed by Department M, run by Michael Schaefer and Mike Larocca who are also set to serve as executive producers.McKellen, 85, has vowed to continue acting despite suffering a nasty fall off the stage during a performance of 'Player Kings' in London's West End earlier this year.The 'X-Men' star said: "I shall just keep...

Gandalf was already resurrected once, so why can't Peter Jackson do it again? Ian McKellan seems tepidly on board, although he does have one pretty big caveat. "I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him,...

Ian McKellen says he’s open to returning as Gandalf in the upcoming new Lord of the Rings films.

In an interview with British magazine the Big Issue, the actor discussed returning to his iconic role as the grey pilgrim.

“I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him,” McKellen said. “When? I don’t know. What the script is? It’s not written yet. So they better be quick!”

McKellen portrayed Gandalf in the first three Lotr films as well as the Hobbit movies.

In May, Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav shared that the company is “now in the early stages of script development” for new Lord of the Rings films which are anticipated to have a 2026 release date and will “explore storylines yet to be told.” The first film, from New Line Cinema...

After being injured in an unfortunate fall earlier this year, Ian McKellen — now 85 years old — is making like Chumbawamba and getting up again. Speaking to the press this week, the beloved actor confirmed that he’s not only planning on returning to acting, but even hopes to reprise his iconic portrayal of Gandalf for the upcoming Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt for Gollum.

McKellen voiced his desire to continue acting in a recent conversation with the BBC, saying, “I shall just keep at it as long as the legs and the lungs and the mind keep working.” He did, though, reveal that he will “take the rest of the year off” to continue recovering from the broken wrist and chipped vertebrae he suffered after falling off the stage during a production of Player Kings in London’s West End.

Once he’s healed, he hopes to deliver another...

As another Lord of the Rings film nears production with The Hunt of Gollum, we are still left wondering who from Peter Jackson’s original trilogy will return. By and large, most have been open to it. But at 85 and 10 years removed from Gandalf, is Ian McKellen still seeking it, seeking it? Or is it more the fans whose thoughts are bent on it?

Speaking with the UK’s Big Issue (via Deadline), Ian McKellen said that he is aware of the upcoming film but there are too many mysteries surrounding it for him to confirm or deny. As McKellen put it, “I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him. When? I don’t know. What the script is? It’s not written yet. So they better be quick!”

Quick is right...

It was back in May when Warner Bros. announced plans for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, a new movie set near the beginning of the original trilogy which will star and be directed by Andy Serkis (Venom: Let There Be Carnage).

Philippa Boyens and Fran Walsh, who wrote the previous movies, are penning the screenplay, along with Phoebe Gittins and Arty Papageorgiou (The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim). Filmmaker Peter Jackson, meanwhile, is producing the project and it appears the idea is for this to kick off a new slate of big screen Middle-earth outings.

The hope among fans is that at least a few familiar faces will join Serkis in the prequel, and it appears Sir Ian McKellen will indeed be among them.

Talking to UK publication Big Issue (via SFFGazette.com), the legendary Gandalf the Grey actor said, "Enthusiasm for...

Will the next cinematic installment of Tolkien’s fantasy series be titled “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Wizard”?

It may well be if the filmmakers succeed in conjuring up Ian McKellen as Gandalf again. McKellen, who played the beloved grey pilgrim in the first three films as well as the subsequent “Hobbit” movies, has revealed there is already magic at work behind the scenes to bring him back.

“I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him,” McKellen told British magazine the Big Issue. “When? I don’t know. What the script is? It’s not written yet. So they better be quick!”

Earlier this year Warner Bros. confirmed the first new film in the series was set to be released in 2026 and that it would focus on Gollum,...

British Royal family news and updates reveal the latest scandal involving the royals. Detractors are criticizing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, accusing them of prioritizing money over family reconciliation.

British Royal Family News – A Life Of Service?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen to pursue a life of service outside the U.K., but some critics argue that they have not lived up to their commitment.

According to Angela Levin, the couple’s focus seems to be on personal gain rather than genuine concern for others. Meanwhile, Prince William is being praised for his dedication to addressing homelessness in the U.K.

Don’t overlook the fact that back in 2009, he spent a night on the streets to truly understand the struggle firsthand. This shows William’s unwavering dedication to the cause, even as he prioritizes his role and supports Kate Middleton during her battle with cancer.

British Royal...

When Prince William promised to do his best to get rid of homelessness, he wasn’t thinking he could slip into this character and sell some copies of Big Issue maybe every once a year and congratulate himself on job well done.

No, he actually wants to put all his energy towards ending the undesirable human situation, from building houses on royal lands to opening our minds to the issue that is homelessness via an upcoming documentary. Here’s what we know about it.

Prince William’s New Project Is A Sweet Nod To Mother Princess Diana

When William was a teenager, his mother took him to spend one day in the streets and introduced him to several homeless people so that he can be able to relate to the condition.

She also took him and younger brother Harry to see homeless shelters, and you can best believe it had...

More! Like baby chicks gape-mouthed in the nest, Doctor Who fans demand to be fed. Series 14 was gulped down in what felt like record time, and now comes the hunger. After “Empire of Death”, the mystery of Ruby’s mother was solved and the revelation that Sutekh has been Teen Wolfing it atop the Tardis since 1975, we want to know… what’s next?

A Christmas special, followed by eight new episodes is what, plus the continuation of the current companion and the introduction of a new one. Read all about it below.

2024 Christmas Special “Joy to the World”

On the press circuit for Steven Moffat’s series 14 episode “Boom”, the former showrunner confirmed that yes, the rumours are true, he’s the writer of the 2024 Christmas special. The episode is called “Joy to the World”, it’s set at least partly during WWII, features a scene on Mount Everest, and...

Emilia Clarke is opening up about returning to “Game of Thrones” after suffering two brain aneurysms during her time as Daenerys Targaryen on the HBO show.

In a new interview with the Big Issue, Clarke said that after her first injury — which occurred in 2011, in between filming the first and second season, and required surgery — she feared that she would be dropped from the series.

“When you have a brain injury, because it alters your sense of self on such a dramatic level, all of the insecurities you have going into the workplace quadruple overnight,” Clarke said. “The first fear we all had was: ‘Oh my God, am I going to get fired? Am I going to get fired because they think I’m not capable of completing the job?’”

Another fear was that it would happen again — and this time on set. She told the Big Issue that she remembers thinking,...

Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers for “The Crown” Season 6, streaming on Netflix now.

The final episodes of “The Crown” have dropped and, as Netflix boss Ted Sarandos pointed out at the premiere of Season 5, that means Google searches will be going up, since many fans like to fact-check scenes from Peter Morgan’s royal drama while they watch.

“This is the story of Queen Elizabeth. This is the story of the royal family. Peter has told and dramatised these stories, some very memorable, some forgotten, judging by the Google activity that happens every time we drop a new season,” said Sarandos at the premiere last November.

Annie Sulzberger, who is head of research on the show, said that if fans spot discrepancies between real events and those on “The Crown,” those are intentional. “This is a drama, and dramatists have to look at history differently,” she told Variety. “These are not inaccuracies.

Richard Curtis does not plan to write any more films.The 66-year-old screenwriter is famous for penning romantic comedies such as 'Four Weddings and a Funeral' and 'Love Actually' but has ruled out writing another movie as he finds his work repetitive.Richard told Jon Snow on the Snowcast: "I'm not sure I'll ever write another film because I like other people's films more than mine now."I remember the shock when I saw 'Notting Hill'. I thought, 'Oh my God it's exactly the same film as 'Four Weddings!'"Curtis – who also had TV hits with 'Blackadder' and 'The Vicar of Dibley' – admits that he was left exasperated by the way his films were marketed.He said: "When I see trailers for my movies, everything's in the wrong order, they give away the plots, they use shots that aren't in the film.