Fan Casting Ian McKellen as The BFG in The BFG

quorange made this fan casting suggestion on September 9, 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

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

The BFG

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The BFG

by Roald Dahl

An orphan joins a friendly giant in a fight against evil ones who have a taste for children.

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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 5,947 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play The BFG in The BFG by quorange. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Jim Carrey, Andy Serkis, and Robin Williams. The BFG has 26 roles, including Director, The Bloodbottler, and Sophie.