Ian McKellen

Stephen Soderbergh, John Lennon, Jaws, and Adam Driver in Star Wars
THE MASTER

They Killed His ‘Star Wars’ Film—Now He’s Aiming Even Higher

The Oscar-winning auteur discusses his latest gem, “The Christophers,” his failed “Star Wars” project, his embrace of AI, and his constant artistic evolution.

Nick Schager
Jessie Buckley in 'Hamnet'
NOT BUYING IT

Oscar-Nominated Shakespeare Expert Brutally Disses ‘Hamnet’

Owen Mason-Hill

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest Ian McKellen during Wednesday’s February 4, 2026 show. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk ©2026 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
SHALL NOT PASS

How Oscar Nominee, 86, Uses Trump to Get Into Character

Owen Mason-Hill

Michaela Coel and Ian McKellen in The Christophers.
GOING STRONG

Ian McKellen, 86, Does Career-Best Work in New Dark Comedy

Nick Schager

Ian McKellen (L) stands next to a life-sized image of a smiling Queen Elizabeth II
LETTING LOOSE

Sir Ian McKellen Roasts Royal Family: Queen Was ‘Quite Rude’

Vivian Ho

Actor Ian McKellen.
UNLIKELY HERO

Sir Ian McKellen Is Crediting a Fat Suit for Protecting Him

Clay Walker