Summary
A familiar face from Peter Jackson’s originalLord of the Ringstrilogy might be making a return to the franchise in the upcoming films, making fans excited about the future of the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
The Lord of the Ringstrilogy by Jackson is hailed as one of the greatest movie trilogies of all time and has garnered universal acclaim. The trilogy not only turned out to be pretty successful at the box office but also earned several accolades. On the other hand, theLOTRfilms elevated the careers of several actors and opened several new doors for them. Meanwhile, for Sir Ian McKellen, it was another opportunity to bring an iconic character to life on the big screen and showcase his impeccable talent. Since the release of the trilogy, fans have been asking the actor to return to Middle Earth and play Gandalf the Wizard again and it seems the actor is now finally ready to reprise the iconic role.
Speaking in an interview withBig Issue, McKellen revealed that Gandalf will play a significant part in the upcomingLord of the Ringsfilms by Andy Serkis. Additionally, he didn’t shy away from confirming that he has been approached to play Gandalf again in the upcoming movies. While it hasn’t been confirmed if McKellen will be returning to Middle Earth or not, the actor’s response has undoubtedly made fans thrilled for what’s about to come. McKellen said,“I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him. When? I don’t know. What the script is? It’s not written yet. So they better be quick!”
Although McKellen’s statement is a brilliant sign forSerkis’The Hunt for Gollum, the actor seemingly confirmed that timing is the key factor in this case. McKellen is getting older and he might not be able to play the role with the same intensity if the filming doesn’t take place in the near future. As of now, he is still recovering from the injuries he endured after falling off the stage while performing the playPlayer Kings. However, the inclusion of the legendary actor would undoubtedly take everyone’s excitement to a whole new level.ThoughThe Lord of the Ringsfilms provided a full character arc for the wise wizard, his influence on Middle-earth’s history extends well beyond what was portrayed on screen. This makes him an ideal fit forThe Hunt for Gollum, allowing for further exploration of his character between the two existing trilogies. With Serkis already returning to play Gollum, it would be interesting to see McKellen donning the wizard costume again.
Fans have a deep emotional connection to McKellen’s Gandalf, making his presence a comforting and nostalgic anchor in the expanding Tolkien universe. With the Middle Earth saga expanding with films likeThe Hunt for GollumandWar of the Rohirrim, it means any actor who has played a certain role in the previous film can reappear to maintain consistency between the films. As of now, there has been no confirmation from Serkis, but it would be fascinating to see him welcoming McKellen back to Middle Earth.
