Doomsday Set With Mar-a-Lago Joke

Actor Ian McKellen revealed that he shouted 'Mar-a-Lago' to channel his anger while filming an action scene for the upcoming movie 'Avengers: Doomsday'. The directors had instructed him to express genuine hatred for the object his character was destroying.
Why it matters
This anecdote highlights the intersection of Hollywood celebrity culture and current political polarization in the United States.
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