Ian McKellen's Wholesome Moment: A Glimpse into Hollywood's Unlikely Bond Ian McKellen, the veteran actor known for his iconic portrayal of Magneto in the X Men franchise, was on set with Anthony Mackie during filming of "Avengers: Doomsday.
" When he learned that Mackie would be taking over as the new Captain America, McKellen responded with a warm "You deserve that.
" This exchange has been hailed as a heartwarming moment between two actors from different franchises.