Ian McKellen is Back as Magneto!

Hold onto your hats, folks! Sir Ian McKellen is about to grace our screens once again in his iconic role as the super-terrifying Magneto this December!

What’s the Big Secret?

Marvel’s been keeping things under wraps tighter than a superhero’s spandex, but we might have some juicy details about what Magneto is planning in Avengers: Doomsday. Spoiler alert: it involves some chaos, and maybe not a game of chess with his buddy, Professor X!

A Trip Down Memory Lane

In an interview with Jake Hamilton for Jake’s Takes, McKellen took us on a nostalgic journey, reminiscing about the original X-Men film from 2000. He recalled the days when special effects were a bit more… well, special, featuring real police cars being lifted by cranes as he raised his hands. Talk about practical effects!

New Jersey, Beware!

In a hilarious slip-up, McKellen casually mentioned that he “destroyed New Jersey the other day.” Ummm… Maybe he wasn’t supposed to spill that! But honestly, can you imagine Magneto wrecking havoc in the Garden State? That’s a movie ticket I’d buy!

Magneto’s Fan Club?

McKellen also shared some insight on his history with the late Stan Lee, who once told him that mutants were Marvel’s golden children who resonated with readers that felt like outcasts. He humorously noted that the demographic included young blacks, young Jews, and young gays! It’s a colorful crowd that’s been fighting for their rights, much like Magneto himself!

Realization Time!

He confessed that while he always thought of Magneto as the quintessential villain, he’s come to realize that people actually dig Magneto’s attitude. So maybe he’s not just a bad guy in a spandex suit! Who knew?

Final Thoughts

Make of that what you will, but it sounds like we’re in for a wild ride with Magneto in Avengers: Doomsday. Grab the popcorn and get ready for some epic superhero antics!