Well DUH!

Though no official director for The Hobbit has been named, now that Peter Jackson has all but won his lawsuit with New Line, you can be sure that he’s first in line for the job. If he does indeed return, you can be sure that Ian McKellen is ready to reprise his role as Gandalf the Grey. Can you really imagine anyone else?

If I am still functioning and working well, it is very likely I would be asked to do it. When Peter announced he had withdrawn from The Hobbit, he sent me an email saying: ‘Because I am not going to do it, it doesn’t mean you have to do the same. Of course, you must play Gandalf whether I direct or not.’ I am glad to read that it is looking more and more likely.

I would be disappointed if they didn’t want to have the original Gandalf.

Disappointed? You can be damn sure that Ring fans will be absolutely livid if they cast anyone but Sir Ian McKellen.

[Via BBC]

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