Fan Casting Ian McKellen as The Grandfather in The Princess Bride (2017)

benanderson made this fan casting suggestion on December 6, 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

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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The Grandfather in The Princess Bride (2017)

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Ian McKellen

The Grandfather

The Princess Bride (2017)

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The Princess Bride (2017)

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by Reiner and Goldman

While homesick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

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1 comment on Ian McKellen as The Grandfather in The Princess Bride (2017)

nathanbates McKellen could be the king. I like that the grandfather is a working class American type ala Peter Falk.

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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 6,039 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play The Grandfather in The Princess Bride (2017) by benanderson. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Tom Hanks, Steve Buscemi, and Christopher Lloyd. The Princess Bride (2017) has 21 roles, including Westley, Princess Buttercup, and Inigo Montoya.