The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
2001
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- During a recent interview on the BBC's HARDTalk show, McKellen explained that he was actually contacted about appearing in the franchise -- but he said no. While talking about McKellen's critics, interviewer Stephen Sackur recited a quote from Richard Harris about McKellen and some other actors.
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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 to...
2 days ago · 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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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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Apr 4, 2017 · Ian McKellen. Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Walt Disney Stu. When actor Richard Harris, who played Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films,...
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Apr 4, 2017 · McKellen was evidently approached to take over as Albus Dumbledore in “ Harry Potter ” when original star Richard Harris died in 2002. Harris portrayed the Headmaster of Hogwarts in the...
Apr 4, 2017 · But it turns out the actor could have played a hirsute magician in yet another classic film franchise: The "Harry Potter" films! Ian McKellen as himself, and Richard Harris as Dumbledore...
