Ian McKellen Reflects on Reprising Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
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Kaitlyn Booth
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Summary
Ian McKellen discusses reprising his role as Gandalf in the upcoming film "The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum," reflecting on the rarity and privilege of playing a fundamentally good character like Gandalf. The article covers the announcement of new Lord of the Rings movies from Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema, noting the mixed legacy of the original trilogy versus the later Hobbit films, and McKellen's enthusiasm for returning to Middle-earth.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt's rare to have the opportunity to play a good man like Gandalf.
The first three films changed movies as we know them, while the second run of movies reminded everyone what happens if you try to recapture lightning in a bottle.
Returning to Middle-earth feels like coming home.
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