I love you, Ian

[teapotgirl]

The Wave: What's the weirdest fan reaction you've had?
Ian McKellen: Some of them were angry that a gay man was playing Gandalf. They called it Gandalf the Gay and were opposed to my casting. They're ignoramuses who don't know about acting. I sometimes look at slash material on the internet, same-gender sex stories usually written by young women. They write about Legolas and Aragorn getting it on.

TW: Do you read Gandalf slash?
IM: Well, I'm quite a fan of pornography. I think it's a very good idea. I think it stops people from going out and hurting each other.

--From an interview with The Wave (Liv Tyler and Elijah Wood also answer some questions)

Comments

[yakkette.livejournal.com]

Ian McKellan is so fabulous. I saw him speak at Pride the year before last. He's just the suavest, sexiest old guy I've ever seen, and god he is such a great actor. I mean, he makes "Magneto" cool! Someone who can do some depth with a character named "Magneto" for chrissakes!

I have naughty old man slash ideas for prof. x (patrick stewart) and magneto (ian).

[teapotgirl.livejournal.com]

There is a great behind the scenes picture of Ian and Patrick just relaxing on set, talking. It's really darling.
If I can find it, I'll try to post it for you.