If you were making a league table of famous fictional wizards,Gulab 69 (2025) Hindi Web Series Dumbledore and Gandalf would probably be pretty big contenders for the top spot.
So why, after actor Richard Harris passed away in 2002 after filming the first two Harry Potterfilms, was Ian McKellen (a.k.a. Gandalf) not considered to replace him?
Well, it turns out he was.
SEE ALSO: 37 hidden clues I only spotted when I reread 'Harry Potter' in my 20sDuring a recent interview on the BBC's HARDTalkshow, McKellen explained that he was actually contacted about appearing in the franchise -- but he said no.
While talking about McKellen's critics, interviewer Stephen Sackur recited a quote from Richard Harris about McKellen and some other actors. Apparently Harris had previously described him as "technically brilliant but passionless."
"Yeah," responded McKellen. "Nonsense."
McKellen then went on to describe the phone call he received about Harry Potterafter Harris had passed away.
"When they called me up and said would I be interested in being in the Harry Potterfilms, they didn't say in what part," he said.
"I couldn't..."
"I worked out what they were thinking and I couldn't... I couldn't take over the part from an actor who I'd known didn't approve of me."
"You mean you could've been Dumbledore?" responded Sackur.
"Well sometimes, when I see the posters of Mike Gambon, the actor who gloriously plays Dumbledore, I think sometimes it isme," joked McKellen in response.
Topics Harry Potter
What cracked the Milky Way's giant cosmic bone? Scientists think they know.
Price is the Only Weapon Chromebooks Have Against Windows
How to watch Microsoft Build 2025 keynotes with CEO Satya Nadella
23andMe's trove of DNA data was just acquired by this pharma brand
5 Ways to Access a Locked Windows Account
An Android User's Perspective: Two Weeks with the iPhone 6s, Part 1
The Year in Tech: 2014 Top Stories
The Year in Tech: 2014 Top Stories
SpaceX's Starlink will provide free satellite internet to families in Texas school district
I'm a professional video editor and filmmaker. My take on how tech and creativity intersect
No Time for a Negative Peace
NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for May 20: Tips to solve Connections #239
23andMe's trove of DNA data was just acquired by this pharma brand
Quality Assured: What It's Really Like To Test Games For A Living
Instagram tests Storylines, a collaborative twist on Stories
Agentic AI: What is it and why are people talking about it?
Virtualized Desktops & GPU Acceleration: Is This The Future of Computing?
When SSD Performance Goes Awry
Whale Vomit Episode 5: Startup Monarchy
An Android User's Perspective: Two Weeks with the iPhone 6s, Part 2
President Trump's Disney Hall of Presidents installation delayed, big timeiOS 11 on the iPad Pro: It’s a whole new worldFamilies marching for LGBTQ rights around the globeEvery single Stephen King novella, rankedHinge is adding video. It's time to get yourself camera ready.The first 'SpiderNokia 6 is coming to the U.S., and Amazon Prime members get a big discountiOS 11 on the iPad Pro: It’s a whole new worldTwitter embraces its combative side in its most honest ad campaign yetHarry Potter characters ranked by dateabilityPrepare to be entranced by these tiny cooking videosThe wait is over: Here's what Jared Leto thinks about 'Wonder Woman'Iron Man 2 SpiderSomeone found an incredibly creative way of sorting Lego bricks using AIPresident Trump's Disney Hall of Presidents installation delayed, big timeHere are all the tweets Donald Trump has deleted since becoming presidentFacebook, Twitter, Microsoft, YouTube launch counter terrorism groupAmazon Echo costs just $130 right nowMap of Disneyland drawn by Walt Disney sets record price at auctionHinge is adding video. It's time to get yourself camera ready. How EBT online purchasing can be better for all users Kanye West has heard your tiny 'Back to the Future' stars had an IRL reunion and the video is perfection Rocket Lab caught a used rocket with a helicopter in semi Summer movie preview: Our 17 most anticipated films of summer 2022 'Wordle' today: Here's the answer, hints for May 2 Bored Ape Yacht Club caused Ethereum fees to soar to astronomical levels 'Johny Johny Yes Papa' is just one of many terrifying YouTube videos made for kids Twitter roasts a poster of an 'edgy' Ted Cruz This tweet has sparked the greatest pillow debate ever How to unlink Facebook and Instagram Security camera catches speeding Tesla going airborne after hitting railroad tracks 9 of the best Ikea hacks to help transform your home Apple's Self Service Repair program is now available in the U.S. Talking Nintendo, 'Elden Ring'(?!), and the future of video games with Reggie Fils At least 100 pink Cadillacs showed up for Aretha Franklin's funeral 'Grace and Frankie' fashion: Sol Bergstein's best shirts, ranked How 'Hatching's creepy creature compares to those in Star Wars 'Andor' Wordle today: Here's the answer, hints for April 26 Video games have a color accessibility problem but that's changing
2.6331s , 8197.1328125 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Gulab 69 (2025) Hindi Web Series】,Unobstructed Information Network