Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Benoit Blanc in Knives Out (1989)

zacharyoxford made this fan casting suggestion on May 26, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen

84 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

Benoit Blanc

Knives Out (1989)

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Knives Out (1989)

If The Movie Were Made 30 Years Earlier

by Rian Johnson

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey dies just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc arrives at his estate to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional...

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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 6,029 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Benoit Blanc in Knives Out (1989) by zacharyoxford. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Michael Caine, Patrick Stewart, and Mark Hamill. Knives Out (1989) has 12 roles, including Hugh Ransom Drysdale, Meg Thrombey, and Director.