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Sir Ian McKellan as Gandalf confirmed
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Gethsemane
The Shire

Apr 25 2008, 4:14am

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Sir Ian McKellan as Gandalf confirmed Can't Post

Apologies if this is old news to my fellow middle earth fans. I have been keeping a watching grace over recent unfolding events but hadn't found any confirmation of Sir Ian's involvement outside of everybody and the dog wanting him desperately to reprise his role. Anyway i noticed this change to his website:

http://www.mckellen.com/cinema/index0.htm


2010 THE HOBBIT
Director: Guillermo del Toro
Role: Gandalf



Think we can take it as certain now!

Your Geths

oh and a big hello to everyone


Ataahua
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Apr 25 2008, 4:22am

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*happy elf dance* [In reply to] Can't Post

It wouldn't have been The Hobbit without McKellan beneath the grey pointy hat. Now I wonder if Christopher Lee will be returning?

Geth, have you sent this through to spymaster@theonering.net? It's a good bit of spotting and I'm sure it would make it onto the front page as a news item!

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Elven
Valinor


Apr 25 2008, 4:23am

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Thats just as it should be *insert huge grin here* [In reply to] Can't Post

Thankyou for the news!!
This is just the begining of a fine and wonderful day by the looks of it!

There could be no other but Ian for Gandalf!
Ever!! Laugh

Its like watching a homecoming parade!!
I cant wait to see who else is on board!


Were off to Hobbiton finally!

Tolkien was a Capricorn!!
Russell Crowe for Beorn!!



stormcrow20
Gondor


Apr 25 2008, 4:24am

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AAUUGGHHH!!!!! YES! [In reply to] Can't Post

Thank you for posting this Gethsemane!! And welcome!

WOWWOWWOW! This is it! I am absolutely beside myself with this news! I'm 'twitched' out!

Gotta go now....I'm sure nobody wants to see a six-foot, 23-year-old guy giggling like a schoolgirl......

"Ian is Gandalf, and Gandalf means he."

Laugh

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Círdan saw further and deeper than any other in Middle-earth, and he welcomed Mithrandir at the Grey Havens, knowing whence he came and whither he would return.
'Take this ring, master,' he said, 'for your labours will be heavy; but it will support you in the weariness you have taken upon yourself. For this is the Ring of Fire, and with it you may rekindle hearts in a world that grows chill.'


Nienna
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Apr 25 2008, 4:24am

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Gandalf, I'm so pleased to see you again [In reply to] Can't Post

Thank you for passing on this great news. I mean to say, could Gandalf be anyone else??


ShadoFaxs
Rivendell

Apr 25 2008, 4:28am

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You thought this was in any doubt? [In reply to] Can't Post

I sure didn't. This is the safest bet we've had.

Sir Ian has only been saying for the last 2 years how ready he is to be Gandalf again.Smile He's been pestering PJ for - well, for a long time. And saying he's cleared his slate so he could do the 2 films.

And I think GDT has made it pretty clear he respects the original casting choices.

Seriously - had the team tried to cast another actor as Gandalf, the fans would've rebelled en masse. It was never gonna happen. I can't even imagine the uproar! This news was always safe as houses.

But it's still very nice to see it official. Cool Thanks for posting it!


(This post was edited by ShadoFaxs on Apr 25 2008, 4:32am)


ShadoFaxs
Rivendell

Apr 25 2008, 4:31am

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I sure hope Lee comes back! [In reply to] Can't Post

I'm really hoping this happens. I assume he is in reasonably good health - he's still working on films in Britain. If something should happen to him, he'd be missed. I better go over and check out the Lee forum...

(Scurries away to check...)


GreenHeart
Rivendell


Apr 25 2008, 4:33am

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Yay, yay, and YAY! [In reply to] Can't Post

It just *had* to be so, but I'm happy to see it look official. Thank you!


Sunflower
Valinor

Apr 25 2008, 4:34am

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Wow....that was fast.:) [In reply to] Can't Post

Looks like Sir Ian has gotten as little sleep as all of us since Sunday! Wink Either that or Del Toro broke the news to him first....:)

This just keeps getting better and better....

Hope we hear from a certain Mr. Serkis very soon. After that, the REAL fun begins!


(This post was edited by Sunflower on Apr 25 2008, 4:35am)


stormcrow20
Gondor


Apr 25 2008, 4:34am

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Me too!! [In reply to] Can't Post

Let us know if you find anything interesting!

Mr.Lee said himself in an interview recently that he might be willing to return as Saruman, and that he is in good health, except for back pain he has had for years.

Sounds good!

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Círdan saw further and deeper than any other in Middle-earth, and he welcomed Mithrandir at the Grey Havens, knowing whence he came and whither he would return.
'Take this ring, master,' he said, 'for your labours will be heavy; but it will support you in the weariness you have taken upon yourself. For this is the Ring of Fire, and with it you may rekindle hearts in a world that grows chill.'


(This post was edited by stormcrow20 on Apr 25 2008, 4:36am)


Kimi
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Apr 25 2008, 4:36am

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Silverlode
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Apr 25 2008, 4:36am

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I had no doubt. [In reply to] Can't Post

But it is very very pleasing to have it settled and certain.

Welcome back, Mithrandir! What a pleasure it will be to go there and back again with you!

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Tol Eressea


Apr 25 2008, 4:43am

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Gandalf! [In reply to] Can't Post

What can I say but ,"Good Morning!" This is a great day. Thanks for posting!

Where's Frodo?


Gethsemane
The Shire


Apr 25 2008, 4:50am

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It wouldn't have been The Hobbit without McKellan beneath the grey pointy hat. Now I wonder if Christopher Lee will be returning?

Geth, have you sent this through to spymaster@theonering.net? It's a good bit of spotting and I'm sure it would make it onto the front page as a news item!



Hello, yes i did try to send news along via your web form, ill pop it along via an email too. As for Andy Serkis i'm expecting confirmation on that very point, very soon. It's almost 6am here in the UK and its been along night. But oh what a night for fans Tolkien and Jacksons et al treatment of Tolkiens universe thus far. Ive not heard much on Christopher Lee outside of Lee's statement about his wishes, but is'nt Del toro a Hammer movie fan Wink


I'm glad this news has brought the same smile to those replying as it did to myself. Your all, most very welcome. Evil


(This post was edited by Gethsemane on Apr 25 2008, 4:54am)


ShadoFaxs
Rivendell

Apr 25 2008, 5:27am

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I've been loitering around Christopher Lee Web, his official site, off 'n on for the past 2 hours. Much movie news. No Hobbit announcements yet. I know Lee & PJ had their small differences but I can't imagine Lee wouldn't want to come back and I can't imagine GDT and PJ wouldn't want him back.

Serkis is another done deal I'm sure.

One presumes Viggo will want to return for the bridge movie and the Hobbitses are all eager to rejoin the party. Dunno about Cate and Hugo Weaving, but I want him back.

Wouldn't it be fun for a certain tall dark haired elf to have a cameo?? (Figwit lives!)

Yawwnnnnnnn...oops, it's bedtime here - whatta night!


snapcotton
The Shire

Apr 25 2008, 5:34am

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How is it that this [In reply to] Can't Post

night keeps getting better?! Great news and I'm certain there is more to come! I am PSYCHED!!!
Thanks Gethsemane! And a huge YAY to Sir Ian!


Voorhas
Lorien


Apr 25 2008, 5:44am

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Keen! [In reply to] Can't Post

I have to admit, I fantasize about Sir Ian's reading of lines from the book: "I am Gandalf, and Gandalf means me!," 'What a lot of things you do use good morning for," or "Dawn take you all, and be stone to you!" Hopefully some of those words will survive intact in the screenplay.

Might be a little backwards, but the Gandalf of The Hobbit has always been the "real" Gandalf to me. Maybe 'cause I read it at such a younger age than I did LOTR.

"They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." -- E.A. Poe


ArathornJax
Lorien


Apr 25 2008, 6:21am

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Andy Serkis and Tintin [In reply to] Can't Post

Isn't Andy suppose to start filming Tintin in September of this year? Will tha conflict at all with his role of Gollum? I haven't stayed up on Andy over the last year so I'm not sure.

" . . . (we are ) too engrossed in thinking of everything as a preparation or training or making one fit -- for what? At any minute it is what we are and are doing, not what we plan to be and do that counts."

J.R.R. Tolkien in his 6 October 1940 letter to his son Michael Tolkien.




stormcrow20
Gondor


Apr 25 2008, 6:31am

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Cate [In reply to] Can't Post

When asked about The Hobbit, Cate has said she would love to work with Peter and Hugo again. Wink

I'm eager to hear if Hugo is indeed interested as well....

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Círdan saw further and deeper than any other in Middle-earth, and he welcomed Mithrandir at the Grey Havens, knowing whence he came and whither he would return.
'Take this ring, master,' he said, 'for your labours will be heavy; but it will support you in the weariness you have taken upon yourself. For this is the Ring of Fire, and with it you may rekindle hearts in a world that grows chill.'


stormcrow20
Gondor


Apr 25 2008, 6:33am

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Círdan saw further and deeper than any other in Middle-earth, and he welcomed Mithrandir at the Grey Havens, knowing whence he came and whither he would return.
'Take this ring, master,' he said, 'for your labours will be heavy; but it will support you in the weariness you have taken upon yourself. For this is the Ring of Fire, and with it you may rekindle hearts in a world that grows chill.'


ArathornJax
Lorien


Apr 25 2008, 7:32am

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Variety has a good article on this . . . [In reply to] Can't Post

http://www.variety.com/VR1117984595.html

In the article the review what we know but give some further information. First, del Torro won't be leaving anytime soon, he needs to finish up on Hellboy II. There is no start date for production and no script. Time frames are hinted at:

With Del Toro blocking out four years for the project, it’s likely that the studios are aiming at starting shooting next year and releasing the films in late 2011 and 2012.

So I answered my question on Andy, he'll be available. It will be fun as cast, script production dates etc are shared. More importantly, REMEMBER to start saving your hard earned dollars for those items that you'll want to purchase as merchandising comes out!

" . . . (we are ) too engrossed in thinking of everything as a preparation or training or making one fit -- for what? At any minute it is what we are and are doing, not what we plan to be and do that counts."

J.R.R. Tolkien in his 6 October 1940 letter to his son Michael Tolkien.




onefan
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Apr 25 2008, 8:01am

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good [In reply to] Can't Post

great news, good work Gethsemane


Starling
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Apr 25 2008, 8:10am

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Oh, terrific geeky day! [In reply to] Can't Post

Yes, we all 'knew' this would happen, but it's so reassuring to really know for sure.


mae govannen
Tol Eressea

Apr 25 2008, 8:57am

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Viggo too was ready, and Liv [In reply to] Can't Post

I hope also is, and will be back as our lovely Arwen, to meet her young Aragorn in Rivendell like in the scene they did already with PJ...

'Is everything sad going to come untrue?'
(Sam, 'The Field of Cormallen', in 'The Return of the King'.)


grammaboodawg
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Apr 25 2008, 10:57am

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Ohhh... He'll do it! Don't doubt it for a second. [In reply to] Can't Post

That is the one person/character that MUST be there. He is the ONLY ONE who can play Gandalf. A trite statement, but true nonetheless.

I love his Gandalf the Grey. I miss his voice.



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