ian mckellan documentary ls lowry bbc 1234770000

Ian McKellen has signed on to star in a new BBC documentary about cult British painter L.S. Lowry, titled "L.S. Lowry: The Unheard Tapes." The film will focus on previously unheard audio recordings Lowry made in the final four years of his life, which contain what is described as the longest interview the artist ever gave. McKellen will lip-sync to Lowry's own words, bringing the artist back to life through his distinctive Lancastrian voice. The documentary is being produced by the BBC and has the support of Lowry's estate.