The Late Show with Stephen Colbert S11 | "There's Nothing I Enjoy More Than Acting In The Theater" - Ian McKellen EXTENDED INTERVIEW

Stage and screen legend Ian McKellen sits down for an extended conversation with Stephen Colbert about his long career as a performer, reprising his roles as Gandalf and Magneto in upcoming films, the unique joys of live theater, and the Shakespeare role he originated in the 1960s which resonates just as loudly today. Grab tickets to see Ian McKellen in "An Ark," playing now in New York City at The Shed: https://www.theshed.org/program/484-an-ark. #Colbert #Comedy #IanMcKellen #AnArk #Plays #Broadway #LOTR #Gandalf #StephenColbert #TheLateShow Air Date: Feb 4, 2026