Ian McKellen Shoots Final Scene as Gandalf

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Ian McKellen Shoots Final Scene as Gandalf

Director Peter Jackson has confirmed that the actor's turn as the classic character has come to an end.

There were a lot of reasons to love The Lord of the Rings films. The scenery of New Zealand was gorgeous, the score was epic and, of course, it was just nice to see the generally accepted progenitor of the fantasy genre competently adapted to film. For our money though, one of the elements that kept us returning to the cinema to watch the trilogy over and over again on the big screen was <a href=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005212/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1>Ian McKellen as Gandalf. Sure, the rest of the cast was good; Sean Bean was great as Boromir and Andy Serkis owned the part of Gollum. That said, McKellen's performance as the wizard to end all wizards was so wholly excellent that it had us screaming <a href=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlaiBeLrntQ>"You shall not pass" at every semi-imposing creature we could find.

It has now been revealed however, that the days of McKellen donning the robes of a wizard may finally have come to an end. Peter Jackson, the director behind The Lord of the Rings and the ongoing Hobbit trilogy, confirmed that all shooting involving the veteran actor had officially wrapped up. "Seconds ago we finished our last shot with Gandalf" said Jackson. "The end of an incredible adventure that began in 1999. I'm feeling very sad right now." Fantasy fans everywhere will likely concur. Even if The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey had some <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/videos/view/escape-to-the-movies/6620-The-Hobbit-An-Unexpected-Journey>quibbling problems holding it back from the same greatness achieved by The Lord of the Rings, it was still a joy to see McKellen return as Gandalf. Knowing that he'll truly never never take up his wizard's staff again is definitely a bit of a downer. On the plus side, at least we still get to see him play an <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/120833-Ian-McKellan-and-Patrick-Stewart-Return-to-X-Men>angry mutant one more time.

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[VeryOddGamer]

I spy a typo, "McKellan" instead of "McKellen", several times.

Other than that it's quite sad and all, though not at all unexpected.

 

[Saulkar]

it's quite sad and all.

It always is, even more so that the original trilogy is one of my all-time favourite movie collections.

 

[BanicRhys]

What are you talking about? Ian McKellan finished playing Gandalf nine or ten years ago... unless you're implying this azure eyed monstrosity is the same character that a younger me idolised so.

Also, wow, PJ looks horrible in that photo.

Like on the verge of death horrible.

 

[piinyouri]

What a sweet heartwarming picture.
McKellen has an amazing aura of kindness that fits so perfectly with Gandalf.
All good things must end though. On to your next adventure.

 

[bigfatcarp93]

Too bad, man. The article was right, McKellen really did rock that part.

Also, "The Hobbit had some problems."

LOL. You're such a kidder, Shearer.

 

[StewShearerOld]

I spy a typo, "McKellan" instead of "McKellen", several times.

Other than that it's quite sad and all, though not at all unexpected.

A wizard makes no typos, he types precisely what he means to.

(P.S. Fixed)

 

[MrBaskerville]

Just a shame it couldn´t have been a better movie, my expectations for the rest of the series is very low. But McKellen is really enjoyable in the role of Gandalf, and when he´s onscreen The Hobbit was pretty watchable, atleast when they weren´t running around screaming with a flailing camera and tourettes editing.

I still hope we one day get to see a new Hobbit movie (one that isn´t an over the top action movie), unfortunately that would probably also mean getting a new gandalf :/.

 

[hutchy27]

I enjoyed the Hobbit and I'm excited for the rest. Also Ian McKellen is such a nice guy, got his autograph and a photo with him, I couldn't imagine anyone else playing Gandalf.

 

[The_Darkness]

Well, technically he still has any voice acting for the inevitable tie-in games, if that counts...

But yeah. Gandalf is an awesome character, and Ian Mckellen's interpretation nailed it. Much as I'm looking forward to the next two Hobbit films, it'll be sad to see him go.

 

[Thaluikhain]

Well...he's not going to do anymore acting in this trilogy, but then we've only seen the first third anyway.

 

[LordMonty]

Tis sad but at least we have more great films on the way to remind us how good he is.

 

[Zeckt]

He made a fantastic Gandalf, and I enjoyed every single minute of the hobbit. The hobbit had its problems? the problem was that it was too GOOD!

 

[RJ Dalton]

Quite frankly, I don't care anymore. The first Hobbit movie was a mass of gibbering lunacy pissing on Tolkien's greatest work and I won't be bothered to see the rest.

 

[SonOfVoorhees]

I want to play Lord Of The Rings Monopoly. So i can shout..."You Shall Not Pass!!!! Go, you can not collect $200 dollars. "

 

[Woodsey]

Also, wow, PJ looks horrible in that photo.

Like on the verge of death horrible.

Perhaps you need to see some actual dead people.

OT: I suppose the fact that it's the second "it's all over!" makes it even worse.

 

[roushutsu]

Regardless of how the Hobbit stacks up against the original trilogy, Gandalf is always a delight to watch. He was my favorite character in the trilogy and he continues to be enjoyable in the Hobbit. Looking forward to seeing him in the next movie.

 

[Seydaman]

Well, then I...uhm, I'm not crying...

Spoiler

 

[Callate]

Everything I've read and seen suggests there was always a real sense of camaraderie among the cast and crew of the LOTR pictures- a sense I see very much reflected in that picture. I'm sorry to see even a part of it come to an end.