While promoting The Hobbit an Unexpected Journey, Sir Ian McKellen has revealed that Bryan Singer has been impressed by the controversial 48 frames per second 3D technology used on the latest middle earth blockbuster. Suggesting that the director might actually use the same techniques on forthcoming X-Men sequel/prequel Days of Future Past.

Sir Ian McKellen has recently been confirmed to be reprising his iconic role as a distinguished older version of Magneto, alongside Michael Fassbender who is currently playing the younger version of the metal manipulating mutant anti-hero.

Check out the video clip below to hear exactly what he had to say about it: