Is gandalf gay in real life

Also saying "gay gandalf" is kinda stupid it should be "the actor playing gandalf is gay" which is fine that's acting your real persona should not impact the role. SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON. Whatsapp Twitter Facebook Linkedin. Saved Articles. As Amazon Prime drops Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power, now is the time to reflect on the queer history of the series.

The actor, who. “It’s central to who you are,” he added. Stay connected with all the glitz and glam from the world of entertainment , right from Hollywood gossip to Bollywood chit chat. Sir Ian McKellen on his gravestone: 'Here lies Gandalf. Follow htshowbiz for more. I think it was the first time I came out to anyone.

Well, I was out of that office in two minutes. 1. Updated on: May 28, pm IST. Share Via. Ian McKellan kisses his X-Men co-star Patrick Stewart during a red carpet appearance in Ian Mckellan Lgbtq Rights. Renew Subscription. Join Hindustan Times Create free account and unlock exciting features like Newsletters, Alerts and Recommendations Get personalised news and exciting deals Bookmark the stories you want to read later REGISTER FOR FREE Already have an account?

McKellen, an openly gay actor, has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights throughout his career. Sign In. About Us Contact us Terms of use Privacy policy Weather Today HT Newsletters Subscription Print Ad Rates Code of Ethics Site Map RSS Feeds. Ian McKellen says sexuality isn’t part of Gandalf’s make-up (Picture: Warner Bros) Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he doesn’t think his Hobbit character Gandalf is gay.

See Less. The year-old actor, famous for his roles in the Lord of the Rings X-Men series, is openly gay and has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights. Your Subscription Plan. The scholar of English David LaFontaine, in The Gay and Lesbian Review, writes that The Lord of the Rings achieved cult status and large sales, but was mainly excluded from literary study, partly because fantasy was despised as a genre, but partly also because of the "powerful undercurrent of same-sex love within the realm of Middle-earth".

Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf: Sir Ian McKellen, an iconic figure in both theater and film, brings the wise and powerful wizard Gandalf to life in The Hobbit trilogy. Manage Subscription. Edit Profile. McKellen, who revealed his sexuality publicly in a BBC Radio interview 30 years ago, recalled he was once denied a role because he was a homosexual.

Your The WSJ subscription is active. Press Trust of India By HT Correspondent , London. Sir Ian said that one of the reasons he now speaks out about being gay is so that today’s young people can fully enjoy their sexuality. My Reads. Hollywood has mistreated women in every possible way throughout its history.

Also don't miss out on music buzz, anime scoops and OTT action. They only recently discovered that there were black people in the world. He came out' X-men actor said he hopes his role in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy and being openly gay will be his lasting legacy. Link your email for The WSJ activation.