It’s only been about a month since Warner Bros. revealed that a new film is in the works. Lord of the Ring The film was directed by Andy Serkis, who wore a motion capture suit and the studio Hunt Gollum With the prequel film set to hit theaters by 2026, naturally there’s talk of whether actors from the original film will appear in their original roles (and if that makes sense).
In a recent interview with the British newspaper TimesSir Ian McKellan is Gollum And the possibility of him returning as the beloved wizard Gandalf the White (née Gandalf the White) grayHe is well aware of the recent “Tolkien world commotion” and knows his character is slated to appear in a film, but “there’s no script or offer” for it. [or] The “plan” is in favor of carrying it out as long as he is actually alive. Gollum It actually goes into production.
McKellan turns 85 at the end of May, and in an interview with The Times he said: “I know life doesn’t last forever. ring He was in his early to mid-60s during the filming of the trilogy. The Hobbit He finished the trilogy in his mid-70s, and while he continues to get a healthy amount of work on stage and in film, he candidly admits that he’s become more selective about which roles he takes these days. [or offer] And when that happens, you think, ‘This could be my last job. No, I’m not going to do that.'”
McKellan will reprise his role as Magneto next month. Deadpool and Wolverine, of other The big blockbuster movies that made him famous in the 2000s, the thought of him trying to choose one last role in either theatre or film is honestly adorable and it’s really heartwarming to see him want to have it all concluded somehow.
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