There is a six-decade age gap between them but Sir Ian McKellen and Toheeb Jimoh have formed a mutual appreciation society.
Even though the 84-year-old acting legend has yet to see Ted Lasso, the hit TV series that has helped propel 26-year-old Jimoh to fame.
They play Sir John Falstaff and Prince Hal respectively in a new West End Production of Henry IV parts one and two.
ITV News’ Arts Editor Nina Nannar reports – the full story can also be found on the ITV News website here: https://www.itv.com/news/2024-04-09/sir-ian-mckellan-and-ted-lasso-star-in-shakespearean-west-end-mash-up
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