Ian McKellen is one of cinema’s most respected ... Interestingly enough, McKellen was once up for the role of another movie wizard, Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series.

Ian McKellen is famous for his sharp discernment ... what Harry Potter would have looked like with Gandalf as Dumbledore, McKellen’s wit and honesty have ensured that this Hollywood “what ...

If you were making a league table of famous fictional wizards, Dumbledore and Gandalf would ... filming the first two Harry Potter films, was Ian McKellen (a.k.a. Gandalf) not considered to ...

Meanwhile, Ian McKellen dazzled as Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, cementing his status as a legendary wizard. Michael Gambon then brought his own unique flair to Dumbledore for ...

In Sir Ian McKellen and I’s defense, on the surface it’s easy to mistake Gandalf and Dumbledore. They’re both wizards in fantasy projects that are regarded as some of the best movies of the ...

Sir Michael Gambon will be remembered as the man who brought Albus Dumbledore to life to many Harry Potter fans but the late actor almost didn't take on the iconic role. Following original ...

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