The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2003
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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...
6 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 · 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...
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Apr 4, 2017 · Ian McKellen Turned Down Playing Dumbledore Because Richard Harris Called Him ‘Passionless’. By Hunter Harris, a freelance writer who covers film, music, and TV. Ian McKellen. Photo:...
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Apr 4, 2017 · In a recent interview with the BBC’s HARDtalk, the Oscar-nominated actor explained the real reason he turned down the role of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise, after the original...
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Apr 4, 2017 · Apr 4, 2017 8:24am PT. Ian McKellen Reveals Why He Didn’t Play Dumbledore in ‘Harry Potter’. By Maane Khatchatourian. Kristina Bumphrey/Starpix/REX/Shutterstock. Ian McKellen — aka Gandalf...
Jan 10, 2024 · With McKellen proving his wizarding chops in Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), he was obviously approached to take over the role of Dumbledore but ultimately turned down the opportunity due to Harris’ feelings on his craft. “When he died, he played Dumbledore, the wizard. I played the real wizard,” McKellen said.
