Did Ian McKellen Turn Down the Role of Harry Potter’s Dumbledore? It…
Nov 5, 2019 · 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 …
Harry Potter: Why Ian McKellen Turned Down Dumbledore Role - TIME
Apr 4, 2017 · Sir Ian McKellen has revealed why he never took on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies. The 77-year-old English actor — known for playing Gandalf, …
Harry Potter: The Real Reason Ian McKellen Refused The Role Of ...
Jan 4, 2025 · The great Ian McKellen was very nearly a part of the Harry Potter movies but he refused the role of Dumbledore for a very specific reason.
An Insult Stopped Ian McKellen From Playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter
May 23, 2024 · Sir Ian McKellen turned down the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films due to critical comments made by the previous actor, Richard Harris. McKellen refused …
Ian McKellen on why he refused to take over as Dumbledore
Feb 13, 2025 · Ian McKellen has revealed why he never played Dumbledore after being offered the role in Harry Potter following Richard Harris' death
Ian McKellen opens up on why he felt he had to say no to playing ...
Feb 23, 2025 · Sir Ian McKellen has explained why he refused to take over the iconic role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films after Richard Harris passed away in 2002. Harris, who …
Sir Ian McKellen reveals why he turned down playing Dumbledore in Harry ...
Jan 10, 2024 · Ian McKellen says Richard Harris played a role in him turning down the part of Hogwarts headmaster Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies.
Why Ian McKellen Passed On Harry Potter's Dumbledore
Apr 4, 2017 · Sir Ian McKellen passed on joining the $25 billion Harry Potter franchise — with good reason. The Brit turned down the offer to play Hogwarts headmaster Albus Dumbledore …
Sir Ian McKellen reveals why he didn't play Dumbledore in the 'Harry ...
Apr 4, 2017 · Sir Ian McKellen has revealed why he didn’t take up the role of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films. McKellen was in the running to fill the role in the film adaptations of J.K. …
Ian McKellen reveals why he turned down the role of Dumbledore in Harry ...
Feb 14, 2025 · Sir Ian McKellen has revealed he was offered the role of Dumbledore in Harry Potter after the original wizard passed away – but shockingly turned it down despite being …