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Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Antonio in The Merchant of Venice

dylanemery made this fan casting suggestion on December 5, 2019. 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 Antonio in The Merchant of Venice

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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Ian McKellen

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Antonio

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The Merchant of Venice

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The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice

by William Shakespeare
In Venice, merchant Antonio borrows money from Shylock, a Jewish money lender, in order to help his friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia.
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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 6,962 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Anthony Hopkins. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Antonio in The Merchant of Venice by dylanemery. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Robert Downey Jr. and Jeremy Irons. The Merchant of Venice has 20 roles, including Shylock, Bassanio, and Jessica.

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