The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
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Nov 5, 2019 · Did Ian McKellen turn down the role of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies? He says he never was offered it, but he also reveals why he wouldn't have accepted it. Learn the full story behind the rumors and his comments.
Apr 4, 2017 · Sir Ian McKellen has revealed why he never took on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies. The 77-year-old English actor — known for playing Gandalf, another famous and bearded...
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May 23, 2024 · Sir Ian McKellen turned down the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films due to critical comments made by the previous actor, Richard Harris. McKellen refused the role out of...
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The miniseries starred a pre-Harry Potter Daniel Radcliffe, Bob Hoskins, and Dame Maggie Smith. 2000–2011: International stardom McKellen at the world premiere of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King in Wellington, 1 December 2003
Apr 4, 2017 · Sir Ian McKellen has said he could never have taken on the role of Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films after the death of Richard Harris because he knew he disapproved of him as...
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Apr 4, 2017 · The actor reveals he couldn't take over the role from Richard Harris, who disapproved of him. He praises Mike Gambon, who played Dumbledore in the next six movies.
Jan 10, 2024 · Ian McKellen says Richard Harris played a role in him turning down the part of Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies.
