The Hollywood Reporter.

“the film should join the small circle of high-level docs about the acting profession able to inspire newcomers.”

FAQs

DIRECTOR

Joe Stephenson

Cast

Ian McKellen

Luke Evans ~ Scott Chambers ~ Milo Parker ~ Adam Brown ~ Sean Mathius ~ Martin Sherman ~ Frances Barber ~ Morgan Watkins

PRODUCERS

Joe Stephenson ~ Mark Birmingham

SYNOPSIS

Built around a 14 hour interview, Playing the Part uncovers McKellen's story. From his upbringing living through the war, working through repertory and West End theatre becoming a pioneering stage star, coming out and being a leader in the campaign for equality, to his mainstream film breakouts as Magneto and Gandalf. His work and influence transcends generations, celebrated here in this fully authorised insight. McKellen: Playing the Part features unprecedented access to private photo albums, a wealth of never-before-seen archive material, including diaries written when he was 12, and unseen behind the scenes of theatre shows and films, alongside his personal thoughts on a life long lived.