Ian Mckellen Harry Potter

Ian Mckellen Harry Potter. Sir Ian McKellen turned down the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films due to critical comments made by the previous actor, Richard Harris.; McKellen refused the role out of respect. Ian McKellen was almost a part of the Harry Potter universe after Richard Harris passed away, but he refused the role of Dumbledore for one specific reason

From Maggie Smith to Alan Rickman to Gary Oldman, the Harry Potter universe of movies is stuffed with. Sir Ian McKellen turned down the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films due to critical comments made by the previous actor, Richard Harris.; McKellen refused the role out of respect.

Harry Potter Ian Mckellen Said No But Would He Have Made a Better Dumbledore?

Sir Ian McKellen has said he could never have taken on the role of Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films after the death of Richard Harris because h. Ian McKellen as himself, and Richard Harris as Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films Along with playing the iconic villain Magneto in the X-Men franchise, he also played Gandalf in both the Lord Of The Rings films.

. Sir Ian McKellen has said he could never have taken on the role of Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films after the death of Richard Harris because h. Ian McKellen revealed why he refused to take over as Dumbledore in Harry Potter after actor's death The legendary actor turned down the role of Dumbledore after Richard Harris died

. Few wizards are as beloved as Gandalf the Grey from Lord of the Rings or Professor Dumbledore from the Harry Potter movies, and it turns out that Sir Ian McKellen almost played both.In an interview with the BBC, the acclaimed actor shared how he was approached to take on the role of the Hogwarts headmaster, and explained why he turned down the part. For years, Harry Potter fans have believed that Ian McKellen turned down the role of Dumbledore in the movies—partially fueled by comments the actor himself has made