Marvel’s ’Avengers: Doomsday’ Star Ian McKellen Imagined Destroying Mar-a-Lago to Make Scene More Believable

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Sir Ian McKellen revealed he imagined destroying Mar-a-Lago while filming scenes for the upcoming Marvel film "Avengers: Doomsday" to enhance the believability of his performance. The actor's comments about visualizing the destruction of President Trump's Florida resort during his scenes have drawn attention as the superhero blockbuster enters post-production. McKellen's acting technique choice connects his on-screen destruction sequences to Trump's real-world property.