Sir Ian McKellen Says He ‘Doesn’t Have Much To Prove’ Anymore

Sir Ian McKellen has had a career that has spanned seven decades!

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The 82-year-old British actor has done it all!

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He’s best known for appearing as Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

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However, there is one thing that he hasn’t done.

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He recently told BBC Radio 4 that he wants to star in a musical.

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Many are ignoring that he appeared in the 2019 film adaptation of “Cats!”

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He said that a musical is “one of the few areas left” that he has yet to master.

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“I can hold a tune, but I’m not a proper singer,” he said of his vocal ability.

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He joked, “I’m available but incompetent.”

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