Hollywood actor Ian McKellen has revealed a behind-the-scenes anecdote from the Marvel film Avengers: Doomsday. While filming an action sequence, McKellen drew inspiration from his strong dislike of US President Donald Trump, channeling those emotions into his performance.
During a recent film festival in Rome, McKellen revealed he imagined wrecking Trump's lavish Mar-a-Lago estate while filming a destructive scene for Avengers: Doomsday. He confessed when he presented advance footage from the forthcoming Marvel film to an audience of 2,000.
The 87-year-old actor is set to return as iconic X-Men villain Magneto in the film. At one point, the film's directors instructed McKellen to look more furious during one scene where Magneto wreaks havoc with his powers.
McKellen's dig at Trump earned laughs from the audience in attendance at the festival. Mar-a-Lago is a resort in Palm Beach that Trump has owned since 1985.
The upcoming movie brings together the cast of Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four: First Steps, and the X-Men, among others. Avengers: Doomsday is set to be out on December 18, 2026.
