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Nov 6, 2015 · Warner Bros. Ian McKellen as Dumbledore. Though two different actors have portrayed Dumbledore (first Richard Harris, then Michael Gambon after Harris's death), McKellen was also offered the role...
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Oct 11, 2020 · Insider has listed 15 actors who came close to starring in the "Harry Potter" movies as key characters, including Ian McKellen and Peter O'Toole as Dumbledore alternatives.
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Jun 26, 2017 · Ian McKellen. McKellen turned down the part because he felt Gambon wouldn’t approve of him. Photo : Warner Bros.
For years, Harry Potter fans have believed that Ian McKellen turned down the role of Dumbledore in the movies—partially fueled by comments the actor himself has made.
- Ian McKellen. Ian McKellen is a legendary actor, so it makes sense that he'd come to mind when the filmmakers were looking to replace Richard Harris as Dumbledore following the actor's tragic death following the second film.
- Christopher Lee. Ian McKellen wasn't the only Lord of the Rings actor considered to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise. Saruman himself, Christopher Lee, was apparently offered the part before Harris, but had to turn it down due to scheduling conflicts, according to Hello Magazine.
- Tilda Swinton. Tilda Swinton was set to take on the part of batty professor Sybill Trelawney in the Harry Potter franchise, but ended up turning down the role.
- Hugh Grant. Hugh Grant was reportedly so prepared to play the role of the pompous professor Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets that he'd already dyed his hair blonde.
Jun 12, 2017 · However, McCrory did join the wizarding world when she landed the role of Narcissa Malfoy. Acting as Draco Malfoy’s mother, McCrory first appeared in the Harry Potter films with a role in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
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Jan 18, 2020 · Naomi Watts could have taken on the role of Narcissa, (Lucius Malfoy's wife and Draco's mother) but her agents decided to turn down the role on her behalf. While she probably would have done an excellent job, we loved what Helen MccRory did with the role.
