Ian McKellen Previously Unseen Interview | Behind the Scenes Combat Training Footage (1984)

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On 12 December 1984, Ian McKellen spoke to ITN's Stephen Phillips at the National Theatre in London, where the acclaimed actor was preparing to play the lead role in Shakespeare's Coriolanus. With only three days to go until opening night, rehearsals were focused on the play's combat sequences. McKellen discussed the uniquely challenging character of Coriolanus, the lifestyle changes he had made to prepare for the role, and his interest in actor-led theatre companies.

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