Sir Ian McKellen to play a Retired Sherlock Holmes

When he'll be done with X-Men: Days of Future Past where he reprises his role as Magneto, we'll probably be next seeing Sir Ian McKellen playing a retired Sherlock Holmes as lead in A SLIGHT TRICK OF THE MIND to be directed by Oscar winner Bill Condon, director of such films as Gods and Monsters, Chicago, Kinsey, and Dreamgirls. Further casting will be announced in the coming weeks. AI Film, the production arm of the Icon UK Group owned by Len Blavatnik’s Access Industries, has announced it is financing and co-producing the movie. [hit the jump to continue]