Fan Casting Ian McKellen as The King in The Princess Bride (1987)

alexaloduha made this fan casting suggestion on October 11, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen

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Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born May 25, 1939) is an English-American actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Awar...

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Ian McKellen

The King

The Princess Bride (1987)

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The Princess Bride (1987)

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A fairy tale adventure about a beautiful young woman and her one true love. He must find her after a long separation and save her. They must battle the evils of the mythical kingdom of Florin to be...

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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 6,247 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play The King in The Princess Bride (1987) by alexaloduha. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Anthony Hopkins and John Cleese. The Princess Bride (1987) has 14 roles, including Buttercup, Count Rugen, and Westley.