Aidan Kelley has been working as a film & television journalist for over two years, following a lifelong passion for the art form.
The Big Picture It's no secret that Gandalf the Grey is one of Sir Ian McKellen's finest and most memorable roles. However, did you know that the acclaimed actor wasn't the first choice for the part? It's a bit of a formidable chunk of lembas bread to swallow, as Ian McKellen's impeccable performance in Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy is second to none.
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring PG-13AdventureActionFantasyDrama A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron. Sean Connery Was Also Considered for the Part of Gandalf "The Grey. Gandalf the Grey." Odds are we wouldn't have gotten a line like that should James Bond franchise star Sean Connery have gotten the part of Gandalf, but it sure would have been funny. According to McKellen, Sean Connery "certainly" passed on the part, and given that Connery's career was already starting to wind down a bit, that checks out.
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