Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Brooks in The Shawshank Redemption (Modern)

mattochatto made this fan casting suggestion on January 24, 2022. 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 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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Brooks in The Shawshank Redemption (Modern)

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Ian McKellen

Brooks

The Shawshank Redemption (Modern)

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The Shawshank Redemption (Modern)

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by MattoChatto

I wonder if it would be any different if it was made today.

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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 6,248 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Brooks in The Shawshank Redemption (Modern) by mattochatto. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Christopher Lloyd and Jack Nicholson. The Shawshank Redemption (Modern) has 8 roles, including Red, Heywood, and Andy.