Ian McKellen flirts with Ncuti Gatwa in delightful Frank and Percy film – review
Frank and Percy with Ian McKellen at London Film Festival, review and star rating: ★★★★ Aged 87, Ian McKellen is gleefully avoiding being typecast by the sort of grandad-in-armchair roles most working actors of his age are weighed down with. And what a joy it is to see him careering about flirting with men 50 [...]
Ian McKellen, now 87, is defying typecasting with his role in the delightful Frank and Percy film at the London Film Festival. The drama, based on a stage play, sees McKellen playing an older gentleman who engages in flirtatious exchanges with younger men he meets on grandparent-themed dating websites. Roger Allam plays Percy, a younger man who forms a connection with McKellen's character.
McKellen's performance is praised for its humor, charm, and sensitivity, making the film one of the year's most enjoyable experiences. The film's setting in north London, its Gen Z fashion, and its exploration of LGBTQ relationships add to its appeal.
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