Ian McKellen Channeled Donald Trump for Magneto's Fury in 'Avengers: Doomsday'
Veteran actor Ian McKellen revealed at a film festival in Rome that he used his personal feelings towards Donald Trump to enhance his performance as Magneto in the upcoming film "Avengers: Doomsday." The 87-year-old actor, reprising his iconic X-Men villain role, was reportedly instructed by directors the Russo Brothers to appear more furious during a particular action scene. McKellen stated he channeled his anger by shouting "Mar-a-Lago!" when prompted to express hatred for what Magneto was destroying.
Actor Ian McKellen reportedly channeled his fury for Donald Trump while filming an action scene for the upcoming movie "Avengers: Doomsday." The 87-year-old actor, who returns as his iconic X-Men villain Magneto, shared this anecdote at a recent film festival in Rome.
According to the revelation, the film's directors, the Russo Brothers, instructed McKellen "to look more furious" during a specific scene. In response to being told to hate what Magneto was destroying, McKellen reportedly utilized his anger towards Trump and shouted "Mar-a-Lago!" to embody the required intensity.
(Source: Variety)
