McKellen then revealed that he received a phone call years ago about a “Harry Potter” role. “When they called me up and said would I be interested in being in the ‘Harry Potter’ films ...

Ian McKellen — aka Gandalf in “The Lord of the Rings” — almost played another famed, fictional wizard as well. McKellen was evidently approached to take over as Albus Dumbledore in ...

Sir Ian McKellen has had a long, illustrious acting career. Still, there’s one major film series he never starred in despite it featuring almost all British actors: the Harry Potter movies.

Ian McKellen recently said he was offered the role of Albus Dumbeldore in the "Harry Potter" films, but gave a no because of the previous actor in the part.

For years, Harry Potter fans have believed that Ian McKellen turned down the role of Dumbledore in the movies—partially fueled by comments the actor himself has made. But the truth seems to be ...

Ian McKellen as himself, and Richard Harris as Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films. Getty Images; Alamy Stock Alas, he turned the role down — and the reason may surprise you.

Apparently not everyone is a fan of Sir Ian McKellen. Richard Harris, who played Albus Dumbledore in the first two “Harry Potter” films before his death in 2002, once said that McKellen was ...

Harry Potter's original Dumbledore actor, Richard Harris, had made some comments about various actors, including Ian McKellen, saying McKellen was "technically brilliant but passionless." ...

In Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, released in 2001, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, ... Ian McKellen was considered as a replacement for Richard Harris.

Ian McKellen is a movie icon, especially among the geek crowd. McKellen played Magneto, one of the greatest Marvel Comics villains of all time, ... More Harry Potter News: ...