Actor Ian McKellen is set to return as Gandalf, urges producers to ‘hurry up’
Sir Ian McKellen has expressed his readiness to return as Gandalf in the upcoming ‘Lord of the Rings’ films, but urged filmmakers to act quickly. Despite his age and a recent injury, McKellen is passionate about the role.
Sir Ian McKellen, the legendary actor who immortalised the character of Gandalf in Peter Jackson’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy, has expressed his desire to play the iconic role in upcoming films. However, the 85-year-old actor issued a gentle warning to filmmakers: they must act fast.
“I’ve just been told there are more films coming out and Gandalf will be in them, and they’re hoping I’ll play him,” McKellen told the British magazine in an interview. Big issue,
The veteran actor said, “When? I don’t know. What is the script? It hasn’t been written yet. So they should hurry up!”
Despite his age and a recent on-stage accident in which he broke his wrist, McKellen is undeterred. “As long as my legs, lungs and brain work, I’ll just keep going,” he said. BBC BreakfastHe stressed on his unwavering passion for acting.
The new ‘Lord of the Rings’ films, reportedly titled ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, will be directed by Andy Serkis and are scheduled to release in 2026. Peter Jackson, who directed the original trilogy, will return as a producer, while the screenplay will be written by the trilogy’s original writers, Fran Walsh and Philippa Boyens. The news of McKellen’s possible return has sparked excitement among fans, who are eagerly awaiting more details.
Andy Serkis provided the voice of Gollum in the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy directed by Peter Jackson.
McKellen’s iconic portrayal of Gandalf remains a pillar of the franchise’s legacy, and his potential return to Middle-earth is viewed with both anticipation and eagerness.
