Sir Ian McKellen teases that he could play Gandalf again in the new Lord of the Rings movie

Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf (Images: Attitude/New Line Cinema)

Sir Ian McKellen has hinted that he may return to Middle-Earth and reprise the role of Gandalf in the recently announced Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt for Gollum.

“Enthusiasm for The Lord of the Rings shows no sign of abating,” the 85-year-old actor said in an interview with the Big Issue.

“I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him. When? I don’t know. What the script is? It’s not written yet. So, they better be quick.”

“I’m not letting anyone else put on the pointy hat and beard if I can help it” – Ian McKellen

It was announced earlier

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