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Cast

Ian McKellen

Ian McKellen

Himself

Scott Chambers

Scott Chambers

Ian McKellen

Luke Evans

Luke Evans

Milo Parker

Milo Parker

Young Ian McKellen

Adam Brown

Adam Brown

Frances Barber

Frances Barber

Penny Clapcott

Penny Clapcott

Her Majesty's Smallest Subject

Crew

Harry Yendell

Harry Yendell

Editor

Zoe Payne

Zoe Payne

Art Direction

Mark Holownia

Mark Holownia

Gaffer

Joe Stephenson

Joe Stephenson

Director

Lene Bausager

Lene Bausager

Producer

Mark Birmingham

Mark Birmingham

Producer

Eben Bolter

Eben Bolter

Director of Photography

A.J. Golesworthy

A.J. Golesworthy

Camera Operator

Joe Stephenson

Joe Stephenson

Executive Producer

Sophia Gibber

Sophia Gibber

Producer

Joe Stephenson

Joe Stephenson

Producer

James Rhodes

James Rhodes

Second Unit Cinematographer

Nick Wall

Nick Wall

Still Photographer

Joe Stephenson

Joe Stephenson

Editor

Zoe Payne

Zoe Payne

Production Design

Zoey Olechnowicz

Zoey Olechnowicz

Makeup Artist

Movie poster

McKellen: Playing the Part

20187.2 / 1092 min
Documentary, History

Overview

Built upon a 14 hour interview, McKellen: Playing the Part is a unique journey through the key landmarks of McKellen's life, from early childhood into a demanding career that placed him in the public eye for the best part of his lifetime. Using an abundance of photography from McKellen's private albums and cinematically reconstructed scenes, a raw talent shines through in the intensity, variety and devotion to that moment in the light.