William Shatner Main Discussion - Sir Ian McKellen back as Gandalf In "Hobbit" britstarfan - May 02, 2008 - 04:34 PM Post subject: Sir Ian McKellen back as Gandalf In "Hobbit"
Sir Ian McKellen has confirmed he will reprise his role as Gandalf in the film version of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit.
"Yes, it's true," he told Empire magazine. "It's not a part that you turn down. I loved playing Gandalf."
Two Hobbit films are planned for release in 2010 and 2011. They will be prequels to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson.
Guillermo del Toro has been named as the director of the movies, to be made back-to-back in New Zealand.
"I spoke to Guillermo in the very room that Peter Jackson offered me the part and he confirmed that I would be reprising the role," Sir Ian said.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7375245.stmHarry_Mudd - May 02, 2008 - 06:01 PM Post subject:
I am delighted by the way things are working out with The Hobbit. Can't wait. I love these movies.BrianS7785 - May 03, 2008 - 12:21 AM Post subject:
I'm so glad things are finally starting to happen with The Hobbit! I have full confidence in Guillermo del Toro, who blew me away with Pan's Labyrinth. That said, I wish they'd stop torturing us and finally tell us if Ian Holm will be back as Bilbo already!