Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Harlan Thrombey in Knives Out (2015)

ripleyscully made this fan casting suggestion on December 5, 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

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

Harlan Thrombey

Knives Out (2015)

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Knives Out (2015)

by Rian Johnson

Harlan Thrombey, a reputable crime novelist, is found dead after his 85th birthday celebrations. However, as detective Benoit Blanc investigates the case, it unravels a ploy of sinister intentions.

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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 6,060 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Harlan Thrombey in Knives Out (2015) by ripleyscully. Other actors sugggested to play this role include David Lynch and Jonathan Pryce. Knives Out (2015) has 12 roles, including Benoit Blanc, Lieutenant Elliott, and Walt Thrombey.