Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Antonio in The Merchant of Venice

dylanemery made this fan casting suggestion on December 5, 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

Antonio

The Merchant of Venice

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The Merchant of Venice

by William Shakespeare

In Venice, merchant Antonio borrows money from Shylock, a Jewish money lender, in order to help his friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia.

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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 6,030 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Antonio in The Merchant of Venice by dylanemery. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Robert Downey Jr. and Jeremy Irons. The Merchant of Venice has 20 roles, including Shylock, Bassanio, and Jessica.