Ian Mckellen Reluctantly Studied Beekeeping For Mr. Holmes Role

http://www.topix.com/science/apiculture/2015/12/ian-mckellen-reluctantly-studied-beekeeping-for-mr-holmes-role?fromrss=1

The X-Men star portrays an ageing version of legendary fictional detective Sherlock Holmes in the movie, in which his retired character becomes a professional apiculturist. The British actor reveals he flat out refused to work with the insects when director Bill Condon first told him about his character’s hobby, but film finances quickly forced Ian to rethink his position.