Ian McKellen has revealed why he never played Dumbledore after being offered the role in Harry Potter following Richard ...

The legendary thespian was offered the role of the iconic Hogwarts headmaster - but decided he 'couldn't do it'.

Sir Ian McKellan starred in The Lord of the Rings franchise as the iconic Gandalf, and he made the wizard one of the series' ...

However, he opted for the role of Dumbledore and the Gandalf part went instead to Ian McKellen. “Dad was offered Gandalf and ...

However, he opted for the role of Dumbledore and the Gandalf part went instead to Ian McKellen. “Dad was offered Gandalf and Dumbledore at the same time, but he didn’t want to spend all that ...

A forgotten animated battle scene hints at alternative visions of Tolkien’s epic saga without revealing all its secrets.

Sir Ian McKellen may have brought many iconic characters to life but none more so than Gandalf in Lord of the Rings, but even ...

However, he opted for the role of Dumbledore and the Gandalf part went instead to Ian McKellen. Speaking to The Times, his son and fellow actor Jared spoke about his father’s legacy and revealed why ...

Jared Harris has spoken about how his father, the late actor Richard Harris, was once offered the roles of two wizard characters at the same time. Richard famously played Albus Dumbledore, the ...