Ian McKellen just proved, once again, he’s totally awesome
Hamlet in a new ballet production at the Edinburgh Festival Ballet.The Guardian reports that McKellen, 82, will step back into the role he originally played in his 20s as part of the experimental staging, which will also see him split the role with dancer Johan Christensen.
The new production will run about 75 minutes, and feature scenes performed through Shakespeare’s dialogue, as well as told through dance.Related: Ian McKellen regrets he never told his parents this one thingOh, and did we mention that Hamlet is supposed to be in his 20s?
The age-blind casting speaks to McKellen’s abilities as an actor. No wonder he’s scored two Oscar nominations in his career.If McKellen’s recent Hamlet casting doesn’t do enough to announce his perpetual awesomeness, look no further.
Just to recap: the man has proven himself on several occasions, both on-screen and off…McKellen made himself a bonafide screen legend with his performance as the wizard Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings film series.
