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  1. Nov 5, 2019 · 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. But the truth seems...

  2. Apr 4, 2017 · The 77-year-old English actor — known for playing Gandalf, another famous and bearded wizard from Lord of the Rings — said he was contacted by producers from Harry Potter to play Dumbledore,...

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  3. Feb 27, 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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  5. Tuesday 04 April 2017 09:49 BST. Comments. Across its eight films, the Harry Potter franchise built up one of the largest British acting ensembles in film history, but one actor who never...

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  6. Apr 4, 2017 · Ian McKellen — aka Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings” — almost played another famed, fictional wizard as well. McKellen was evidently approached to take over as Albus Dumbledore in “ Harry...

  7. Aug 11, 2021 · There is a part of me that always assumed Sir Ian McKellen took over the role of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies following the death of Richard Harris, who played the Hogwarts...

  8. Jan 10, 2024 · Harry Potter secretly redeemed Hermione Granger's darkest moment. Rupert Grint has "weird relationship" with Harry Potter for one reason. Ian McKellen says Richard Harris played a role in him turning down the part of Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies.

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