Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Father Merrin in The Exorcist

darthjoker01 made this fan casting suggestion on August 31, 2017. 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 ...

See Profile

Loading another FastCast...

Fan Casting

Ian McKellen

Father Merrin

The Exorcist

Do you agree?

Vote Yes Vote No

The Exorcist

by William Peter Blatty

One of the most profitable horror movies ever made, this tale of an exorcism is based loosely on actual events. When young Regan starts acting odd -- levitating, speaking in tongues -- her worried ...

See Story

Has this person been officially cast for this role? Click here.

Fan casting suggestion made by:

darthjoker01

Join the Conversation

0 comments on Ian McKellen as Father Merrin in The Exorcist

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 5,968 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Father Merrin in The Exorcist by darthjoker01. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Liam Neeson, Anthony Hopkins, and Bill Nighy. The Exorcist has 16 roles, including Father Karras, Regan MacNeil, and Chris MacNeil.