Ian Mckellen Harry Potter

Ian Mckellen Harry Potter. Sir Ian McKellen has said he could never have taken on the role of Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films after the death of Richard Harris because h. From Maggie Smith to Alan Rickman to Gary Oldman, the Harry Potter universe of movies is stuffed with.


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Ian McKellen as himself, and Richard Harris as Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" films Ian McKellen was almost a part of the Harry Potter universe after Richard Harris passed away, but he refused the role of Dumbledore for one specific reason

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 Getty Images; Alamy Stock Alas, he turned the role down — and the reason may surprise you. Ian McKellen revealed why he refused to take over as Dumbledore in Harry Potter after actor's death The legendary actor turned down the role of Dumbledore after Richard Harris died

. One of the secret weapons of the Harry Potter universe is the casting of some of the greatest actors Britain has to offer in key parts Sir Ian McKellen has revealed why he never took on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies.

Erik Lehnsherr (Ian McKellen in X2 XMen United, 2003) X men, Ian mckellen, Sir ian. Along with playing the iconic villain Magneto in the X-Men franchise, he also played Gandalf in both the Lord Of The Rings films. Harris, who played the beloved Hogwarts headmaster in the first two films, died before Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban began production.