http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7375245.stm

Ian McKellen confirmed as Gandalf for 'The Hobbit'

If he didn't confirm, I don't think the movie would work. Would have drawn mountains of criticism from movie buffs etc. Not to mention all the fans.

I hope they also use the same actor to play Bilbo. His performance in The Fellowship is scene stealing.

edinflames:

I hope they also use the same actor to play Bilbo. His performance in The Fellowship is scene stealing.

yeah Sir Ian had already said "i want to play gandalf again" it would have been dumb not to select him as he's already familiar with the roll

as for Sir Ian playing bilbo again, he might be a bit too old, cause in the hobbit he's middle aged, around 50 or so.

cleverlymadeup:

edinflames:

I hope they also use the same actor to play Bilbo. His performance in The Fellowship is scene stealing.

yeah Sir Ian had already said "i want to play gandalf again" it would have been dumb not to select him as he's already familiar with the roll

as for Sir Ian playing bilbo again, he might be a bit too old, cause in the hobbit he's middle aged, around 50 or so.

Ah, but the whole point is that he doesn't age with the Ring. He's meant to look exactly the same in the Fellowship as he does in the Hobbit (remember when Gandalf says "You haven't aged a day). And besides, they can do wonders with make up these days.

Yes I'd like to see Ian Holm back for Bilbo too. Wouldn't mind a few extra wrinkles for his performance.

its great to have Ian Mckellen as gandalf..it really wouldnt be
LOTR without him...he's the best wise old man in fiction to date..check out
this hilarious stand up clip i found about wizards and magicians..gandalf rules!!
http://effinfunny.com/eddie-gossling/wizards-v-magicians

Ian McGandalf is back!

Hoorah!

Yeah, this is a good thing... Del Toro as director is awesome, but an iconic returning actor is just superb.

Great news. That man can act. Remember, it's all an illusion. He's not really a Wizard.
(To the people who didn't get that, watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyoWmkhRyp8
or just buy The Extras)

PurpleRain:
Great news. That man can act. Remember, it's all an illusion. He's not really a Wizard.
(To the people who didn't get that, watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyoWmkhRyp8
or just buy The Extras)

"How did I know what to say...The words where writen on a script"

Great show.

Anyway it is good they have Ian Mckellen on board for Gandalf. Now they only need to work hard on making the rest of the game good.