Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Dumbledore in Harry Potter

micahmadera made this fan casting suggestion on August 6, 2023. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen

85 years old

Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born May 25, 1939) is an English actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BIF ...

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Ian McKellen

Dumbledore

Harry Potter

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Harry Potter

TV Series

by JK Rowling

Fan cast for the announced upcoming Harry Potter HBO/Max series. 7 seasons; adapted from the 7 books.

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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 6,174 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Dumbledore in Harry Potter by micahmadera. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Liam Neeson, Jude Law, and Geoffrey Rush. Harry Potter has 81 roles, including Lockhart, Sirius, and Lucius.