Ian McKellen Praises 14-Year Old Director’s “Courage” After Starring In Debut

Ian McKellen Praises 14-Year Old Director’s “Courage” After Starring In Debut

Ian McKellen is helping a young LGBTQ filmmaker get their start. The 2x Oscar nominee recently appeared in 14-year old Jacob Franklin’s Dragged Through Time, which premieres July 26 at Windsor & Eton Pride, explaining that he met the young writer-director through a “mutual friend” and was inspired by his “courage.” “I often look back […]

Ian McKellen fulfils 14-year-old boy's dream by starring in his LGBTQ+ film

When 14-year-old filmmaker Jacob Franklin contacted Sir Ian McKellen through Eton College’s director of drama, Scott Handy, who had a connection to the actor, he never expected to even get a reply; now the actor will be starring in his debut film.

Ian McKellen to star in 14 year old boy's LGBTQ+ feature film

McKellen will star in Dragged Through Time, the brainchild of filmmaker Jacob Franklin, which will cover events and groups in LGBTQ+ history.

Ian McKellen makes 14-year-old boy's dream come true by starring in his LGBTQ+ film

The film outlines how 1,000 years of gay history have led us to where we are today.

Teen asks acting legend to star in his LGBTQ+ film – not expecting him to say yes

LGBTQ+ acting legend Sir Ian McKellen is set to appear in a 14-year-old boy’s directorial debut. Jacob Franklin’s Dragged Through Time explores 1,000 years of LGBTQ+ history as well as looking at what it is like to queer in today’s world. Created by Notice Productions, a youth-led drama collective, the film will premiere at the first Windsor and Eton Pride, in July. McKellen plays great uncle Peter, a semi-closeted older member of the protagonis…

Minnesota Is Surveying LGBTQ Residents For The First Time In 30 Years

The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that the survey will help guide lawmakers and direct funding for programming. Read more at The Minnesota Star Tribune