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1. www.mentalfloss.com › article › 606619Ian McKellen On Harry Potter Dumbledore Role | Mental Floss

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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.

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   Did Ian McKellen turn down Dumbledore in Harry Potter?

   • [h/t CinemaBlend] 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 be slightly more complicated.

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   Why did Sir Ian McKellen refuse the role of Albus Dumbledore?

   • 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 respect for Harris, stating that he couldn't take over a part from an actor who didn't approve of him.

   An Insult Stopped Ian McKellen From Playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter

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   Did Ian McKellen want to be Hogwarts' headmaster?

   • Ian McKellen told the BBC that the filmmakers approached him about being Hogwarts’ headmaster, but he had to decline. It wasn’t that he was busy playing Gandalf in Lord of the Rings or that he didn’t like Potter — McKellen is just a stand-up guy who knew that Harris wasn’t a fan of his work.

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3. time.com › ian-mckellen-dumbledore-harry-potterHarry Potter: Why Ian McKellen Turned Down Dumbledore Role - TIME

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   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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5. collider.com › harry-potter-ian-mckellen-dumbledoreAn Insult Stopped Ian McKellen From Playing Dumbledore in ...

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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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6. variety.com › 2017 › filmWhy Ian McKellen Turned Down Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter'

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   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. www.thedigitalfix.com › harry-potter › ian-mckellenSir Ian McKellen reveals why he turned down playing ...

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   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.

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9. www.vulture.com › article › why-ian-mckellen-didntWhy Ian McKellen Didn't Play Dumbledore in 'Harry Potter'

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   Apr 4, 2017 · Ian McKellen told the BBC that the filmmakers approached him about being Hogwarts’ headmaster, but he had to decline. It wasn’t that he was busy playing Gandalf in Lord of the Rings or that...

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    Apr 4, 2017 · Sir Ian McKellen has revealed why he didn’t take up the role of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films. McKellen was in the running to fill the role in the film adaptations of J.K. Rowling’s...