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waichingliu81 · 11-17-2007, 08:33 AM

Friday, November 16 2007, 18:36 GMT

By Beth Hilton
McKellen wants Timberlake to play him

Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he would like Justin Timberlake to take the title role in a musical about his life.

McKellen said he thinks the singer would be the ideal person to bring his character to the stage.

He told Bang: "Justin vaguely resembles people in my family, and I think he is really talented."

The openly gay actor, 68, also claimed that being encouraged to hide his sexuality at work had made him realise the conservative nature of the movie studios.

He said: "With all that liberal attitude in Hollywood, you have a local industry which is saying to local people who live in the area 'when you come to work, you are not gay'.

"I think to myself, 'can people whose minds work like that make good films? And if at the heart of Hollywood there is that lie, how many other lies are there?' And it's the producers who have this problem - God knows what sort of people they are - who think that it's impossible for you and me to fancy the same person."

He added: "What dull lives they must have."

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...-play-him.html

coffield3 · 11-17-2007, 06:49 PM

I think hes an amazing actor, he is understating himself with the likes of justin timberlake. (sorry timberlake fans)

catlover79 · 11-17-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by coffield3

I think hes an amazing actor, he is understating himself with the likes of justin timberlake. (sorry timberlake fans)

I never understood Justin Timberlake's appeal anyway.

Cactus Jack · 11-17-2007, 10:33 PM

A closeted? gay guy playing an openly gay guy? EXCELLENT!

Buffyboy323 · 11-17-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

A closeted? gay guy playing an openly gay guy? EXCELLENT!

Buffyboy323 · 11-17-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by coffield3

I think hes an amazing actor, he is understating himself with the likes of justin timberlake. (sorry timberlake fans)

I agree. Timberlake should play a decent film role first, before he even considers doing such a big one like this.

catlover79 · 11-17-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

I agree. Timberlake should play a decent film role first, before he even considers doing such a big one like this.

Shrek the Third just doesn't cut it.

Cactus Jack · 11-17-2007, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Buffyboy323

LOL

Cactus Jack · 11-17-2007, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Shrek the Third just doesn't cut it.

Guess not

coffield3 · 11-18-2007, 12:01 AM

Dean Winchester · 11-18-2007, 12:45 AM

what is it with aging British gay men who see Justin as a younger version of them?

Remember a few years back when Justin played a young Elton John in the "This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore" video?

catlover79 · 11-18-2007, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

what is it with aging British gay men who see Justin as a younger version of them?

Remember a few years back when Justin played a young Elton John in the "This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore" video?

I'd forgotten about that.

You're right, I'm sensing a pattern here...

Cactus Jack · 11-18-2007, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I'd forgotten about that.

You're right, I'm sensing a pattern here...

LOL yeah, I guess sicne Lance Bass cant sing worth a f*ck, they go with the next guy.

coffield3 · 11-18-2007, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dean Winchester

what is it with aging British gay men who see Justin as a younger version of them?

Remember a few years back when Justin played a young Elton John in the "This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore" video?

Elton has always chose the young pop lads to star in his videos...he is not going to pick women is he? lol

waichingliu81 · 11-18-2007, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I never understood Justin Timberlake's appeal anyway.

he's overrated, and btw have you seen edison? that was utter crap and he couldn't act in it

11-17-2007, 08:33 AM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	McKellen wants Timberlake to play him Friday, November 16 2007, 18:36 GMT By Beth Hilton McKellen wants Timberlake to play him Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that he would like Justin Timberlake to take the title role in a musical about his life. McKellen said he thinks the singer would be the ideal person to bring his character to the stage. He told Bang: "Justin vaguely resembles people in my family, and I think he is really talented." The openly gay actor, 68, also claimed that being encouraged to hide his sexuality at work had made him realise the conservative nature of the movie studios. He said: "With all that liberal attitude in Hollywood, you have a local industry which is saying to local people who live in the area 'when you come to work, you are not gay'. "I think to myself, 'can people whose minds work like that make good films? And if at the heart of Hollywood there is that lie, how many other lies are there?' And it's the producers who have this problem - God knows what sort of people they are - who think that it's impossible for you and me to fancy the same person." He added: "What dull lives they must have." http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/...-play-him.html

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Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	what is it with aging British gay men who see Justin as a younger version of them? Remember a few years back when Justin played a young Elton John in the "This Train Don't Stop Here Anymore" video?