There are many characters from ultra-famous franchises that will be remembered by the film industry. From Darth Vader to Iron Man, several actors will remain in the minds of many for their enormous charisma and importance in popular culture, but there is one character in particular that will be unforgettable for any fan of The Lord of the Rings: Ian McKellen’s Gandalf.
However, McKellen was not the first choice to become one of the most powerful wizards in the entire trilogy. Speaking with VarietyThe British actor commented on the situation, mentioning that two very beloved Hollywood actors were priority before him.
“I certainly wasn’t the first choice for Gandalf. Tony Hopkins turned him down. Sean Connery certainly did. Now they’re all coming out of nowhere, and I hope they feel stupid.”
Anyone who has seen the Peter Jackson’s trilogy will agree that The actor was born to be GandalfMcKellen is responsible for some of the most memorable moments in this saga, providing wisdom to Frodo and leaving phrases and expressions to remember.
It would have been very interesting to see how actors of the caliber of Anthony Hopkins or Sean Connery would have played this powerful magician, especially Sean Connery, who sadly left us a few years ago and whose legacy within the film industry will be memorable.
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