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Ian McKellen to Play Gandalf in “The Hobbit”
Jon Popham May 1, 2008 | 2:23 pm EST
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Ian McKellen will be reprising his beloved role of Gandalf in the upcoming film versions of “The Hobbit” according to an interview in a British film magazine. McKellen told Empire magazine that recently slated “Hobbit” director Guillermo del Toro told him he will once again be playing fiction’s most famous Wizard saying:

“He confirmed that I would be reprising the role…Obviously, it’s not a part that you turn down, I loved playing Gandalf.”

With “The Hobbit” being the prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, expect to see Gandalf the Grey as seen above. In the video clip below you can check out Gandalf the Grey’s last stand from “The Fellowship of the Ring”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbYlq6O9QkE

You can by looking into the work of Only Make Believe, a charity supported by Sir Ian McKellen. Only Make Believe brings theater to children in hospitals and long term care facilities throughout the New York City area in order to brighten up their lives during difficult times.

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