Gandalf Would Win, McKellen Says, as Theatre's Fire Keeps Burning
In a wide-ranging interview, Ian McKellen recalls the 1960s UK repertory system that trained actors, celebrates the enduring appeal of live theatre and pantomime, hints at a future TV project with Patrick Stewart, and shares anecdotes about Alec Guinness, his Stonewall activism, and his Quaker/humanist beliefs; when asked who would win in a Gandalf–Dumbledore duel, he says Gandalf would win, underscoring his affinity for human-centered fantasy, as he continues to balance stage and screen work and the film The Christophers in cinemas across the UK, Ireland and Australia.
