Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Gellert Grindelwald (old) in Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot)

defender made this fan casting suggestion on May 14, 2025. 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 Gellert Grindelwald (old) in Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot)

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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Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot)

Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot)

A TV/Streaming adaptation of the 7 Harry Potter books
by JK Rowling, MAX, Warner Bros.
Starting in 2026
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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 6,977 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Anthony Hopkins. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Gellert Grindelwald (old) in Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot) by defender. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Mads Mikkelsen, Viggo Mortensen, and Charles Dance. Harry Potter (MAX Series Reboot) has 399 roles, including Tom Marvolo Riddle, Severus Snape, and Bellatrix Lestrange.

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