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McKellen

British  
/ məˈkɛlən /

noun

  1. Sir Ian ( Murray ). born 1939, British actor, noted esp for his Shakespearean roles; films include The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–03)

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The great British actor Ian McKellen is making a rare appearance in New York theater—his first in more than a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the word “appearance” is somewhat deceptive: Mr. McKellen himself is not actually performing on a New York stage, but a remarkably lifelike hologram of the actor shimmers before us in “An Ark,” an innovative technological twist on traditional theater at the Shed.

From The Wall Street Journal

The dialogue is delivered by digitally rendered, three-dimensional-looking images of Mr. McKellen and three other actors, Golda Rosheuvel, Arinzé Kene and Rosie Sheehy.

From The Wall Street Journal

And Mr. McKellen is mildly avuncular, radiating a stealthy, benevolent attitude.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Doomsday” will mark McKellen and Marsden’s Marvel Cinematic Universe debuts.

From Los Angeles Times