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Gandalf's 15 Most Iconic Quotes From The Lord Of The Rings And The Hobbit

Lord of The Ring's Gandalf appropriately represented his class of wizards by passing his wisdom onto others – inspiring, informing, and advising.

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10 Great Actors & Their Most Bizarre Roles

Some actors should stick to what they're best at, lest they risk appearing out of character in more ways than one. Great actors get some wacky roles.

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Sir Ian McKellan Announces Mother Goose Role By Hatching From a Giant Golden Egg

Sir Ian McKellan is returning to the West End for a production of Mother Goose wherein he will play the titular golden egg-laying character.

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10 Actors Who Were Almost In Harry Potter

These notable stars turned down - or were turned down for - major roles in the Harry Potter series.

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Ian McKellen's Best Roles Other Than Gandalf
The Best Ian McKellen Roles That Aren't Gandalf

Sir Ian McKellen impressed The Lord of the Rings fans for his performance as Gandalf, but what other praiseworthy films has he starred in?

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Ian McKellen Is 'Relieved and Optimistic' After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine

Ian McKellen, 81, is feeling better than he's felt in a "long time" after receiving the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine in London.

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Ian McKellen Explains Why He Passed On Playing Dumbledore

Sir Ian McKellen declined the Harry Potter role because original Dumbledore actor Richard Harris disapproved.

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The X-Men Get Desperate in New "X-Men: Days of Future Past - The Rogue Cut" Clip

In a new clip from "X-Men: Days of Future Past - The Rogue Cut," Professor X, Magneto and Iceman get desperate after Kitty is severely wounded.

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New "X-Men: Days of Future Past - The Rogue Cut" Clip Finds Rogue in Mortal Danger

Magneto, Iceman and Rogue flee a sentinel attack in the latest clip from "X-Men: Days of Future Past - The Rogue Cut," only for one to get left behind.

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Rogue Awakens in First "X-Men: Days of Future Past - The Rogue Cut" Clip

In the first clip from "X-Men: Days of Future Past - The Rogue Cut," Magneto and Iceman must force Rogue out of a deep slumber for their cause.

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Ian McKellen Prefers a Cigar to a Pipe in New 'Mr. Holmes' Trailer

Directed by Bill Condon, the film follows an aging Sherlock Holmes as he returns to the unsolved case that forced him into retirement.

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Ian McKellen is on the Case in New 'Mr. Holmes' Trailer

Frustrated with Watson's depiction of him in his novels, an aging, cantankerous Sherlock Holmes reopens the case that led to his retirement.

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'Beauty and the Beast' Adds Ian McKellen as Cogsworth

The actor best known as a powerful mutant and a wizard will next play a living clock in Disney's latest live-action adaptation.

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New 'Mr. Holmes' Trailer Examines the Man Behind the Myth

A new international trailer for "Mr. Holmes" spotlights an aging Sherlock, who's become a legend by his golden years.

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Ian McKellen is His Own Mystery in First "Mr. Holmes" Trailer

In "Mr. Holmes," Ian McKellen plays an aging Sherlock Holmes, who must conduct a final investigation to close an unsolved case that forced him into retirement.

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Stewart Teases Next X-Role, Says McKellen Is In "X-Men: Apocalypse"

While Patrick Stewart may not appear in the 2016 "X-Men" film, he hints that Professor X may appear again in an unexpected place.

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Ian McKellen is Downright Dapper in 'Mr. Holmes' Teaser Poster

The X-Men: Days of Future Past star dons a coat and top hat in the first poster for director Bill Condon's film about an aging Sherlock Holmes.

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Ian McKellen Debuts First 'Mr. Holmes' Clip

In Bill Condon's Mr. Holmes, Ian McKellen plays an elderly Sherlock Holmes, whose mind isn't as sharp as it once was.

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Patrick Stewart And Ian McKellen Won't Appear In 'X-Men: Apocalypse'

The original Professor X and Magneto won't be joining their '80s counterparts as the new X-Men face down Apocalypse.

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