Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Hobbit

24601 made this fan casting suggestion on June 1, 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

Gandalf

The Hobbit

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The Hobbit

by J.R.R. Tolkien

Before the Fellowship of the Ring was formed, a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins goes on a journey with a wizard named Gandalf.

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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 Gandalf in The Hobbit by 24601. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, and Gary Oldman. The Hobbit has 26 roles, including Tauriel, Bilbo Baggins, and Thorin.