Object Details
wearer
McKellen, Ian
maker
Dolce & Gabbana
Description
Costume worn by Ian McKellen in his role as Erik Lensherr/Magneto in the 2014 film X-Men: Days of Future Past. McKellen originated the role of Magneto on screen in 2000 and reappears in two subsequent films in the series leading up to Days of Future Past. McKellen shared this role with Michael Fassbender, who plays a younger version of Magneto in X-Men: First Class and subsequent films. The film earned over $747 million worldwide, making it the 6th highest grossing film of 2014.
The character of Magneto originated in the world of Marvel Comics in 1963. His character is complex, as he has been portrayed as villain, antihero, and superhero throughout the series.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
2013
ID Number
2014.0076.03
accession number
2014.0076
catalog number
2014.0076.03
Object Name
costume
Physical Description
fabric (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
synthetic fibers (overall material)
leather (overall material)
silk (overall material)
suede (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 77 in x 19 1/2 in; 195.58 cm x 49.53 cm
overall, maximum (exhibit or expanded): 77 in x 120 in; 195.58 cm x 304.8 cm
place made
United States: California, Los Angeles
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Culture and the Arts: Entertainment
Movie Collection
Data Source
National Museum of American History
general subject association
X-Men
Subject
Movie
Entertainment, Film
Costume
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1462898