When it comes to taking on an iconic film role, few are better equipped than Ian McKellen.
The stage legend is considered one of the greatest actors in the world, taking on legendary film roles in a large franchise, including the Lord of the Rings films from the X-Men series and Gandalf from Magneto He stars as
It’s a shock to learn that Richard Harris Dying, who played Dumbledore in the first and second Harry Potter films, McKellen was actually offered the opportunity to take over as Hogwarts principal.
Richard Harris played the original Dumbledore (Warner Bros.)
This follows the way Conclave and I met your mother star John Lithgow.
But McKellen may have been Dumbledore in the films 3-8, but it has revealed that criticism received from the late Richard Harris in 2017 had tilted his decision to no.
According to the actor, Harris described McKellen along with fellow actors Derek Jacobi and Kenneth Brana as technically brilliant but lacking passion.
In an interview on the subject of the BBC, McKellen said:
Suspicion of them having plans to take on the role from Harris, he went on to say, “I couldn’t take that part from the actor I knew I didn’t approve of.” Ta.
However, McKellen joked that he played the “real wizard” in Gandalf, and McKellen joked, and a comment was made. A specific reason.
Dumbledore’s role eventually went to Michael Gambon. Michael Gambon passed away in 2023.
It is reported that John Lithgow is eyeing to act as the magic principal, but it was rumoured to have been first offered to the bridge of spy star Mark Rylance.
But now it seems he’s going to Conclave Star.
John Lithgow recently appeared in one of the Oscar frontrunners, Conclave (focus function)
Deadline initially broke the news, with HBO denying commenting, saying: As you pass through pre-production, you will only check the details when you complete the transaction. ”
At the moment, the only talent behind or before the screen is showrunner Francesca Gardiner and director/executive producer Mark Myrod.
Both worked in succession with HBO. HBO will produce a series.
In addition to this, the other most passionate rumored casting is Snape’s casting, with Paapa Echedeu being rumored to play the potion master, played by the late Alan Rickman in the film.
