Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Merlin in Disney's The Sword In The Stone (2025)

lineyanah made this fan casting suggestion on May 9, 2022. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen as Merlin in Disney's The Sword In The Stone (2025)

Ian McKellenUnited Kingdom

86 years old
Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an British actor. He has played roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean dramas and modern theatre to popular fantasy and sci...
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Disney's The Sword In The Stone (2025)

Disney's The Sword In The Stone (2025)

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by Disney
A poor boy named Arthur learns the power of love, kindness, knowledge and bravery with the help of a wizard called Merlin
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Ian McKellen is known for his roles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He has been suggested by fans for 6,978 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Anthony Hopkins. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Merlin in Disney's The Sword In The Stone (2025) by lineyanah. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson, and Bryan Cranston. Disney's The Sword In The Stone (2025) has 11 roles, including Madam Mim, Archimedes, and "Young" Mim.