Besties Ian McKellen & Patrick Stewart on Envy, "Star Trek" Costumes & the 'Gandalf Face'

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"No Man's Land" and "Waiting For Godot" BFFs Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart take a seat on the Broadway.com couch to chat about their first impressions of each other, wigs, swapping roles and whether the elusive Godot actually exists.

[@cambrown5633]

"I observed him from afar.... and was impressed" Aww, bromance at first sight

[@HaifaaAmni]

Cam Brown lol

[@l337pwnage]

or more?

[@muriloninja]

Talent recognizes talent!

[@ieuanhunt552]

Best bromance of all time.

[@abergethirty]

He said he was most likely observing a very young and Twinkish Roger Rees.

[@sullybongish7621]

These two are so sophisticated and articulate with such a command of language and mannerisms. They're just as entertaining to watch them talk as themselves as they are in character. Two remarkable actors of our time.

[@schmodedo]

Here, here...and BRAVO.

[@skingolem4456]

That is probably one of the BEST comments I have ever read on KZbin.

[@bokunobaka]

Not to take away from them but I wonder how much of this was rehearsed and they practiced and though about the wording before.

[@boomerhgt]

What a class pair and very funny

[@Drachensingsang]

+Andrew Manche It's not as much the fact that they are great people but rather that they are outstanding ones, if you know what I mean ;)

[@Grievous-]

When you sit down to watch an interview with two legends of stage and screen like this, you don't need repetitious music over the top.

[@eldiablo427]

Totally agree with this. The music was very distracting.

[@wayne7725]

Agreed grated on my nerves just a bite .

[@victorkong82]

Speak for yourself. I clicked on this video to listen to the music. No idea who these grandpas are.

[@niccymak8243]

hahaha@@victorkong82

[@Helbore]

If you look up the word "class" in the dictionary, you will find a picture of these two. Talented, articulate, intelligent and completely down to Earth. I love watching anything with the two of them performing opposite each other. They just crackle.

[@jasonbean7296]

Helbore double that.

[@Michael_Chandler_Keaton]

Along with their late friend Christopher Lee.

[@EchthelionII]

@@Michael_Chandler_Keaton I'd also add Peter Cushing to that list.

[@testpattern23]

well said

[@testpattern23]

@@EchthelionII indeed, the olde class as it were

[@ab42821]

the amount of class in this video is wayyyyy to high.

[@matthewiannarone8326]

Quite

[@christianquinonesnegron7770]

Indeed

[@DwarffHunter]

ab42821 Indubitably

[@lucass174]

changed comment from 199 likes to 200

[@fredthemanish]

ab42821 too* u clown.

[@FilzSkillz]

Notice how Ian changed the wording of the first question to read "Ian McKellen" rather than refer to himself as "Sir Ian". What a class act.

[@LunaB5488]

Loved that

[@andromedaiscoming185]

I love how in the first question he chose not to say sir Ian, he said Ian McClellan. he won't refer to himself as sir Ian. So humble. It's classy.

[@85Aheadstix]

sarin royce McKellen*

[@TheShockVox]

He said the title gets in the way. I get that.

[@raspberrycrowns9494]

Why does he have sir in his name?

[@yamumisgae]

@@raspberrycrowns9494 Cause my nigga got Knighted by de queen of England.

[@ForViewingOnly]

Note to the uploader: Background trashy music isn't needed to enhance a Q&A video with McKellan and Stewart. I mean, this is McKellan and Stewart for goodness sake! They don't need to be enhanced!

[@SierraHarmony]

Your comment needs more likes.

[@grimreavers]

Here here.. Shite music shh!! The boys are talking !!

[@slyesttrash6778]

Yeah that music was driving me fucking insane.

[@davidscott1052]

I really like the music ..its seriously funky!!!!

[@johnwilhelm9854]

AGREED! The music was distracting

[@riparianlife97701]

A true pair of Knights.

[@darthporkius]

+Docktor Jim Modern knights. Champions of the quill, parchment and stage.

[@riparianlife97701]

darthporkius Supermen.

[@darthporkius]

If the world is ending and they build an ark. You got to get these guys on that damn boat lol

[@riparianlife97701]

darthporkius Better yet, hurry up and figure out how to cheat death. We can't lose them.

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

Each of them is *a Knight on the Town.*

[@j800r]

I have to be honest, when Ian McKellen adopted the Gandalf face and voice I had the slightest nerdgasm. Two of the best actors in the business.

[@mr-mz4ed]

Would've been awesome if Sir patrick said in his picard voice: you're my number one ian

[@yoshim616]

I think it shows how masterful of an actor he is. Just by changing his voice and his mannerisms he immediately became Gandalf even though he isn’t wearing anything close to what Gandalf wears.

[@shahafcarmieli3858]

They are so polite and so humble it's hilarious

[@HaifaaAmni]

Shahaf Carmieli ikr

[@KesorodaBlk]

Classically trained!

[@nocturnal1147]

British gentlemen.

[@D.H.1082]

That's the classical theater(theatre) schooling. Look at any older-generation of British actor and you'll find they are usually gentlemanly.

[@mariposahorribilis]

Can we not just listen to the beautiful voices without the background music?

[@tonymanfredi6844]

To be honest I never gave one thought of any music being played as I was extremely intreaged in the conversation between these two extraordinary gifted Actors of stage and cinema.

[@mariposahorribilis]

@@tonymanfredi6844 You're lucky. I found it intrusive because I don't hear so well at certain wavelengths, and sometimes have problems picking out conversations from background.

[@meryatathagres1998]

@@mariposahorribilis Get those ears checked?

[@mariposahorribilis]

@@meryatathagres1998 I'm sure that would help! 😁 But I'd still rather listen to the unadulterated voices, even if I had perfect hearing. They speak so beautifully!

[@iwtv2007]

lol the long shots of Ian's boots are hilarious

[@naurcho]

Dem Uggs

[@KhasAdun1990]

TeQuiroLaMusica666 Haha it says translate. Turns into "The Uggs"

[@naurcho]

How appropriate

[@beckiejbrown]

I love both of these men... oh they are amazing! Look at Ian's shoes!

[@Ashyy_Slashy]

Ian looks so warm and bright in those clothes! Love it! And Patrick is so nice in person! Got the honour of meeting him at a Comic Con Convention!

[@UTRG-UnderTheRain]

yeah both total legends

[@TheMelbournelad]

I love Ian’s dress sense. Love the scarves always wears. Those colour matched ugg boots are mint

[@kenoathiog1156]

Gotta love a man in Uggies

[@mr-mz4ed]

Snow boots

[@mitchypdx]

I fucking love that Sir Ian is wearing Uggs

[@Salman-Zaki]

Class, class everywhere!

[@SuperGorak]

hhhmmmm I don't think it's class. It's just a deep sense of sophistication those two hold within themselves that actually has nothing to do with grandeur at all! :)

[@arbitterm]

Ian McKellen has such a sense of style. And the look of shock on his face when Stewart points out that Star Trek has no pockets. Priceless!

[@OhHeyThereGuy]

Patrick: There were no holes of any kind. Ian: Ohhhhh... HAHAHAHA!!!

[@leanmv]

People like this shows there's still hope for humanity.

[@teatoxic8563]

+Leandro Valdez by hope you mean gay?!

[@leanmv]

+Phantom No, I don't mean gay you little shit.

[@leanmv]

+Phantom "urself" go back to school kid, educate yourself you little shit.

[@schmodedo]

Dude, I'm as straight as they come, but I'd be more than happy to grind your ass back to the dirt it came from. The world doesn't need you.

[@GenJouh]

Often homophobes turn out to be closet gays, hence their aggressiveness towards gays. They are afraid to acknowledge it.

[@TheHolyMongolEmpire]

Wow, Stewart is so well spoken for someone dropping out of high school, sounds more intelligent than 99.99 percent of the people I was in college with.

[@firesis]

FACT I would not have believed it had he not said it. Truly a testament to his intellect.

[@kenrivers9757]

Its the British accent lol

[@kenrivers9757]

@Rad Derry if he DOES NOT have a natural british accent...where was he born? What kind of accent does he have?

[@kenrivers9757]

@Rad Derry but thats my ORIGINAL point. HE IS BRITISH 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I NEVER said the specific area because i didnt know. Doesnt matter if he changes his accent its STILL BRITISH and makes him sound intelligent to the rest of the world..

[@JonathanPearceName]

@Easliy Displeased Rad Derry is telling you Patrick Stewart's accent sounds poor, because he grew up very low class. teamcoco.com/video/-the-origins-of-sir-patrick-s-stewart-mellifluous-voice When he speaks today, he's using the accent he learned in theater, which is very high class.

[@30071997kario]

These two gentlemen are the definition of a Bromance.

[@luisaramos6862]

Indeed, Sir Patrick says often how he is in love with his friend Sir Ian. So that is an absolute bromance, entirely not related to sexuality but love and it is so adorable.

[@Daboss-kq3jm]

For once the term gentleman is used literally

[@Crichjo32]

If I was in the same room as these two, I would be like "I'm not worthy!"

[@joelunchbucket8034]

And thus, you were not in the same room

[@MarrockV]

I wish, more than anything else in the world, that I could have a friendship with another person on the same level as these two gentlemen.

[@Psychoclaw]

"What do I envy? I'm not very good at envy, actually. If someone's got good qualities, and you have many, I'm really glad for them." What a freaking class act.

[@NealX]

Either of these two could go out in public dressed in garbage bags with Kleenex boxes on their feet and still have more class than the vast majority of people commenting on KZbin.

[@giampaolomannucci8281]

Now, both of you, just fuck off.

[@darckangel400]

Hola disgord

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

The worst part, Neal, is you’ve hit the nail on the head!

[@kenrivers9757]

Careful have you dern "fashion" lately 🤣🤣🤣🤣 thats what they are wearing lol

[@peaveyst7]

simply the truth

[@NickPiers]

I could listen to these two talk for hours.

[@Chrissy8423]

These two do so much to make me feel less anxiety about getting older as a man. There's so much grace and excellence in all points in life, and they exude an incredible fidelity with life.

[@shiroyt4185]

Morgan Freeman should interview them.

[@jerwin2885]

I think if ever that were to happen, the universe would collapse in on itself from the amount of awesomeness gathered in the same room. ;)

[@NitpickingNerd]

the universe would implode in an articulate vortex

[@annychua969]

3 voices can lullaby you to sleep haha

[@solstice2318]

Oh, thank you so for reminding me of him. And yes, the univers would lose it.

[@testpattern23]

I'm afraid the interwebs would implode. Too much awesome.

[@naurcho]

I only wish I could ever be as well-read and passionate and introspective as these two. So dapper. So knowledgeable.

[@daveski7]

Don't worry! Patrick stated himself in this very video that his school life ended at the age of 15. Someone won't grant you passion and knowledge. You get it yourself :)

[@LizzWolffx]

only Ian McKellen is allowed to wear a pink scarf and uggs.

[@zcorpalpha2462]

I am 6 Foot 5 miss, and I pull off the look quite well too. Ah, I also met one of these Icons in person. Quite the Gentleman.

[@artchic528]

And he looks absolutely fabulous in them too.

[@kathyeubanks5524]

WickedIceQueen Only he could carry it off. One of my fave actors.

[@kuribo1]

Two classy guys indeed.

[@craighicksartwork]

What an absolute pair of fucking legends. Immensely talented, funny, compassionate and intelligent.

[@juliebrannon8100]

I love these two so much, individually as actors and together as friends. They are so comfortable with each other and so genuinely like each other. It shines through. Charming, both of them!

[@alidagupta540]

This is Captain Picard in a room with Ganfalf being fabulous in Uggboots. Your opinion is irrelevant and we are not worthy.

[@DanHarkless_Halloween_YTPs_etc]

Fantastic profile pic, BTW.

[@gega27tt]

HAHAHA absolutely not worthy fella!

[@devonanderson2902]

I have to ask, where did you get your profile picture?

[@tcrpgfan]

Or Professor X in a room with Magneto being fabulous in Uggboots.

[@mukhtarilyasu9055]

Am very glad he didn't take Ian's advice.

[@sy2see]

Oh they both love each other, you can see how comfortable they are. They’ve been besties for ages.

[@Lucifronz]

I rarely say this and genuinely mean it (just kind of an empty person most of the time, really), but I hope these two live out the rest of their lives pain-free and satisfied. It's odd how two calm older men can light up an entire room, but their personalities are brighter than the up-beat music and white room walls.

[@BleachFan2007]

i could listen to these guys for hours about anything! add morgan freeman and leonard nimoy into the mix and it's just complete. they could be talking about anything and i'd be other some corner having a happy fan freak out.

[@lightbringer7834]

Oh my goodness yes!! *fangirling!!*

[@CBoy92]

That would be amazing but I'd like to add in Stephen Fry and Billy Connolly. That room could do with a bit more comedic wisdom, I feel.

[@HasturMora]

what about jack nicholson?

[@BleachFan2007]

George Ghee maybe idk if we want to cause fan attacks(heart attack) and people dropping dead now.

[@TheMadThresher]

AHEM* .....James Earl Jones.

[@sammygirl6910]

I love the fact they are touching each other constantly.So sweet ,the friendship.

[@thecaptain5026]

We can only hope to be like these two icons at a later age in life.

[@passionoflovers]

2:26 look at Ian McKellen stroking Patrick Stewart hand. That is adorable.

[@DarkoneStudios]

Ian is rocking them boots :D

[@Rick__C-137]

xthedarkone *YEAAAAAA HE IS* !!!!!!!! Also, Ian looks like he's suuuuuuuuper comfy in those boots, sweater, and soft looking scarf! :)

[@jmalcomfortescue6587]

and may I add: does Patrick actually age????

[@kellybundy1000]

No :D

[@Hey-fd1wu]

I remember seeing a video weeks ago stating he may be a hybrid because of his age resemblance over the year's. True he doesn't look like he ages. But he is not a hybrid. I hope not. *He probably just takes care of himself and eats healthy*. Clearly.

[@kellybundy1000]

.t☺ Yes, apparently he does :) That's really good :)

[@jmalcomfortescue6587]

That's one way to look at it! :)

[@connerswift7939]

J Malcom Fortescue there is an episode of the Colbert Report where this is brought up thecolbertreport.cc.com/videos/xnk3xl/patrick-stewart

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

I always felt a synergy between these two during the X-Men series. Knowing the history they had leading in doesn’t hurt at all.

[@foomp]

That hands reply from Sir Patrick Stewart was indeed excellent. I come across many instances when things that I (or those I speak with) find themselves applying something unrelated from the past to improving what is being done now or at the time.

[@crowneproductions9908]

Not only are these two super entertaining together but they are also absolutely insightful in what they say. Great sense of humor and loads of wisdom. Love it!

[@taggett666]

These two really love each other. And I truly admire them both. To be in their presences would be a dream come true

[@Arundodonax]

9:44 - man, I'm not an actor, but to say something that impresses the master, that is satisfaction.

[@Whitleychic]

I love the friendship they have. Not only have they worked together SOOOOOO much, but they have a genuine friendship which is rare to find anywhere, let alone in "Hollywood"

[@v4v819]

I heard they both hate Christopher Lee!

[@shooterrick1]

These people have all my respect.

[@KNTmediaTV]

theres something endearing about 2 old school british actors

[@nanu421]

It is almost overwhelming to see two such a legendary and iconic performers. You can feel the respect and appreciation they have for one another

[@Tiigerr]

Two amazing human beings.

[@FunFilmzProductions]

9:30 looks like Sir Patrick Stewart blew Sir Ian McKellen's mind with the whole no pockets thing

[@marktilley7222]

Except that Picard used his back pants pocket for an iPhone 6+ sized doodad in TNG S6 E18 Starship Mine. He must have forgotten that one. (Only reason I know is it was on just last night and I was surprised to see the use of a pocket.)

[@boypula]

jesus christ hearing them talk makes me look like an idiot, such class, words, distinction my God i am going to explode!

[@communistjesus]

+boypula EAZY there take er eaSy just a lil bit... STALKING IS A CRIME..

[@pharoahegypt]

both men are a fantastic credit to their profession, and to the true sense of whom a knighthood should be bestowed upon. spent their life entertaining people in various forms of the acting world, on stage, in movies, and in life. well done sirs.

[@luketimewalker]

They boldly went beyond entertaining us: enlightening us.

[@TheFlamingPike]

This is a very, very good video. No pressure, original questions, complete answers and obviously respect between the two.

[@dracopticon7788]

That background music is so annoying!

[@TallisKeeton]

Yes I agree. I so much like to hear so many of english actor's voices - in movies and in audiobooks in tv documentaries or any other performances and such music like something in terrible advertising and without any correspondence with this dialogue is very disturbing.

[@nathanielsullivan7690]

I didn't hear the music till I read this comment. Then it was annoying me 😂😂

[@frankslattery9962]

Yes I absolutely agree . Two fine actors ruined by elevator music

[@chiomaudemba5602]

Lol

[@ster9765]

agreed

[@PillowTalk420]

If Sir Stewart's eyebrows getting any whiter, he would make a perfect Mr. Clean.

[@skinkscat]

"I din't think I'm very good at envy. If someone's got good qualities, and you have many, I'm glad for them" aww that's quite sweet and I think not feeling envy is quite an enviable trait

[@xavigarcia6207]

These two are global treasures.

[@muchanadziko6378]

McKellen is dead though

[@iulianbadarau]

You dear Sirs, I bow to you both...you marked my enitre life with fabulous film charcters!

[@OpheliaBookworm]

These two are the absolute greatest!

[@TwilightxKnight13]

It is amazing to see the incredible respect they have for each other and their genuine friendship

[@mariesia3449]

These two are just awesome! I love the interaction and conversation between them. So natural and flawlessly easy.

[@hodgobho2993]

has to be the best friendship in the world of cinema and in the real world, from my favorite movies/shows as well, so awesome

[@RoseisoutofherTOGA]

Omg I could listen to both their voices all day.

[@hayreddinbarbarossa661]

You two are just the best, individually and together. Thankyou for all the entertainment you've provided👍👍👍

[@kwilson8452]

Sir Patrick's A Christmas Carol is fabulous. We listen to it every year.

[@TaiChiKnees]

Can you imagine these two at a dinner party? Best dinner ever!

[@drscope27]

mind blown!

[@muriloninja]

I love the utter respect, friendship and overall English class between these two gentlemen! Incredible really!

[@poetickayoss]

It's always great when these two are together. I love how they respect and admire one another.

[@dio52]

Every video with these two together is pure gold.

[@SteelVerse564]

i love how their outfits are so different they compliment each other so perfectly

[@Art_911]

That made me smile to see such good dear friends . Thanks

[@schwazroda7882]

The amount of class and respect the show to the questions is incredible. I'm so thankful I am able to look up to them as role models

[@digitaIgorilla]

So much joy. Thank you both ❤

[@Draeka]

My favorite parts of this double interview is how (and when) Stewart edits the cards he is reading from. So that what he speaks comes out properly because the cards are written lazily.

[@shawniebyrd9393]

These two are very talented and great men. I love watching Sir Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart Both very awesome actors.

[@parkviewmo]

Sir Ian seems to consistently speak of what he is doing and a variety of audiences with great respect. I find that very generous as well as quite honorable.

[@Nekosamasensei]

This brings joy to my heart. Blessings upon both of you.

[@Tebigong101]

I love watching interviews with these two, they never seem to run out of interesting things to say. I really wish I could have seen these two plays, alas no.

[@muskyelondragon]

Two great actors, love these guys.

[@amfwelsh]

I could listen to them all day. Such wonderful gentlemen

[@FanFanBessie2]

"I'm not very good at envy".. What a terrific statement!

[@KungFuJack]

Awesome interview, but I wish they would drop the background music.

[@CatAtomic99]

I loved McKellen in Mr. Holmes. It's a very touching story... and his character really feels like a believable, personal side of the character that makes sense.

[@ferdaousselmoussaid8843]

All they are doing is showering each other with compliments and it is so beautiful and heartwarming.

[@LordApathy1]

I could listen to these two talk for hours just to hear their voices. Tremendous actors.

[@wisdomofthetarot8773]

You've got to love these guys!!!!!!!!!!!

[@trogdorrules]

They have such wonderful voices. I could listen to them read ingredients off the side of a cereal box and would be enthralled.

[@hoyden1960]

These 2 are simply delightful!

[@johnedwardjones999]

Both so very good. Privilege to have watched them for so long. Thank you.

[@vlanjos4807]

Ian is so FABULOOOOOUUUUS!

[@TheForgottenKing22]

Very classy. I love how they also treat their "pop culturally inclined" audiences - i.e. the Trek and Tolkien fans (among which I'd definitely count myself) -with such respect.

[@snurfbee58]

I adore it when these two are together. Sheer perfection.

[@deslocc124]

Yes.. Two great's that will always be remembered for any and all the 'parts' they have played, be it small screen, big screen, or stage..

[@wh.4t_]

NO WAY DID IAN MCKELLEN SHOW UP WITH UGG BOOTS. I LOVE HIM SO MUCH OML

[@300dionysius]

These guys are superb!

[@NeithDollhouse]

I love these 2 together, both are so pleasant and positive.

[@MiddleEarthGirl75]

If someone said I could only listen to two voices (besides my family) for the rest of my life it would be these two. They could say or read anything and I'm here for it.