Ian McKellen speaks about his new film ‘The Critic’ and whether he’d return as Gandalf

With a career spanning decades in theater in and film, Ian McKellen is now playing a fictional theater critic in his new movie, “The Critic.” NBC News’ Joe Fryer spoke with McKellen about why the character appealed to him and whether he’d consider returning as Gandalf from “Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit.” » Subscribe to NBC News: » Watch more NBC video: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: Breaking News Alerts: