Sir Ian McKellen, perhaps best known for portraying Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” film trilogy, will stage a reading to introduce a new Shakespeare production in London that’s being touted for its all transgender and “non-binary” cast.
The 86-year-old actor is slated to appear in support of a new adaptation of “Twelfth Night” being staged by the Trans What You Will theater group in London in July.
“Twelfth Night is perhaps the funniest and most moving of Shakespeare’s plays. This is achieved through the complexity of gender and sexuality from first to last. I’m really looking forward to the impact of this latest version of the play at The Space. I hope to see you there!” a quote attributed to McKellen that was posted to the theater group’s Instagram page said.
Those involved with the production gushed about the upcoming stage play.
