McKellen to reprise Gandalf role
Empire magazine has reported Sir Ian McKellen will again wear the robes of Gandalf, the wizard, in the cinematic adaptation of JRR Tolkien's fantasy classic The Hobbit.
"He confirmed that I would be reprising the role," the magazine quoted McKellen as saying. "Obviously, it's not a part that you turn down. I loved playing Gandalf."
McKellen's sonorous interpretation of the powerful wizard in the Lord of the Rings trilogy delighted fans and critics, earning him an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.
The 68-year-old actor previously told The Associated Press that he would hate to see anyone else take the role.
The Hobbit is being produced by Peter Jackson, the director of the Rings movies, and is likely to be filmed in his home country of New Zealand next year.
"He confirmed that I would be reprising the role," the magazine quoted McKellen as saying. "Obviously, it's not a part that you turn down. I loved playing Gandalf."
McKellen's sonorous interpretation of the powerful wizard in the Lord of the Rings trilogy delighted fans and critics, earning him an Academy Award nomination for best supporting actor.
The 68-year-old actor previously told The Associated Press that he would hate to see anyone else take the role.
The Hobbit is being produced by Peter Jackson, the director of the Rings movies, and is likely to be filmed in his home country of New Zealand next year.