Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Gandalf in The Silmarillion

silmarils made this fan casting suggestion on August 2, 2017. 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 Silmarillion

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The Silmarillion

by J. R. R. Tolkien

The three Silmarils were jewels created by Fëanor, most gifted of the Elves. Within them was imprisoned the Light of the Two Trees of Valinor before the Trees themselves were destroyed by Morgoth, ...

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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 Gandalf in The Silmarillion by silmarils. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Liam Neeson, Benedict Cumberbatch, and David Tennant. The Silmarillion has 97 roles, including Luthien, Feanor, and Sauron.