Well, honestly. Could anyone other than Sir Ian McKellen take on the role of Gandalf in the upcoming film The Hobbit (and its sequel), directed by Guillermo del Toro?

Ian McKellan confirmed the news, saying, “Yes, it’s true. I spoke to Guillermo in the very room that Peter Jackson offered me the part and he confirmed that I would be reprising the role. Obviously, it’s not a part that you turn down, I loved playing Gandalf.”

“But as to how it’s going to work over two films and what’s going to happen on screen, well Guillermo has not got down to working out the major details yet - I can tell you it’s going to be amazing though.”

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