The two sets were shot simultaneously at different scales and the footage merged together digitally to create the final effect, with Gandalf appearing much taller than the other characters in the finished film. Ainsi, How did they make Hobbits look small? Instead of shooting the...

Sir Ian McKellen has revealed it was the « magical landscape » of New Zealand and working with Sir Peter Jackson that enticed him into in his role as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Ainsi, Who else was considered for Gandalf? Sean Connery, Patrick...

The 77-year-old English actor — known for playing Gandalf, another famous and bearded wizard from Lord of the Rings — said he was contacted by producers from Harry Potter to play Dumbledore, but turned down the part. His reason: Richard Harris, who played Dumbledore in...

Ian McKellan says he’s « not too old » to play Gandalf again In 2017, the actor hinted that he’d be willing to play Gandalf again, suggesting that he’s not too old to play the iconic character. Ainsi, Is Ian McKellan Gandalf? While filming the first X-Men...