Ian McKellen Disappointed in Himself for Failing to Detect Co-Star Elliot Page's Identity Struggle..

The actor who plays the older Magneto in the 'X-Men' movie franchise is 'so happy' for his co-star while also 'disappointed' in himself for not recognizing his junior's struggle with his identity. Jan 8, 2021  AceShowbiz - Sir Ian McKellen is "so happy" for Elliot Page after he came out as non-binary and transgender.   The screen legend - who has been openly gay since 1988 - has offered his words of wisdom to his "X-Men" co-star and promised "everything gets better" from now.   Speaking to "Bridgerton" star Jonathan Bailey for the February (21) issue of Attitude magazine, he said, "Everything gets better (when you come out because you get self-confidence). You get better in terms of relationships, friends of all sorts, family, if you're lucky. And in my case, I think in every case, your acting is bound to change and improve."   The "Lord of the Rings" star did, however, admit he was "disappointed" in himself for not recognising that Elliot - who was previously known as Ellen - ma ...