Is Magneto and Gandalf the same person?

Well I think we’re going to have to start a new geek phrase – “McKellen’s Choice.” Sir Ian McKellen, actor with an impressive resume but best known to fans as Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings and Magneto from X-Men, recently revealed that at one point, it was one role or the other, not both.

Does Gandalf play Magneto?

‘” According to McKellen, director Bryan Singer offered him the role of Magneto the next day and Peter Jackson offered him Gandalf shortly thereafter and the actor “said yes to both.”

Who is Ian McKellen married to?

In the 1970s, McKellen became a stalwart of the Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Theatre of Great Britain….Ian McKellen.

Sir Ian McKellen CH CBE
Years active	1958– Present
Partner(s)	Brian Taylor (1964–1972) Sean Mathias (1978–1988)
Awards	Full list
Website	www.mckellen.com

Is Gandalf and Dumbledore the same actor?

It’s one of the premier pop culture debates of our time: Lord of the Rings or Harry Potter, or more specifically, Gandalf vs. Dumbledore. The two wizards, portrayed by Ian McKellen and Richard Harris/Michael Gambon, respectively, are iconic characters in two of the biggest franchises of the 21st century.

Is Gandalf the White a God?

He returned in The Two Towers as Gandalf the White, a similar but seemingly more powerful being. It was that resurrection that Gandalf transformed from Gandalf the Grey to Gandalf the White. The god Eru, a Valar and the supreme deity of Arda, sent him back to Middle-earth to continue his mission.

Who’s more powerful Dumbledore or Gandalf?

Gandalf is greater than Dumbledore, although (or perhaps because) he had less power. He rallied all the free peoples of Middle-Earth to the cause, gave them heart, and sacrificed himself to save his friends and the quest in Moria.

Is Ian McKellen in the new Lord of the Rings?

Sir Ian McKellen says he was snubbed by the new Lord of the Rings TV series on Amazon Prime Video. The legendary Gandalf actor has made the claim ahead of its release later this year. The series will be the most expensive TV show ever made, according to reports. Popular characters like Galadriel are due to return.

Is Gandalf a Dumbledore?

Sir Ian McKellen reveals why he turned down playing Dumbledore in Harry Potter. Few wizards are as beloved as Gandalf the Grey from Lord of the Rings or Professor Dumbledore from the Harry Potter movies, and it turns out that Sir Ian McKellen almost played both.

Were any actors in both Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings?

Elijah Wood And Daniel Radcliffe Unite For Empire’s Harry Potter And Lord Of The Rings 20th Anniversary Issue. Back in 2001, two young actors set off on fantastical cinematic journeys that would capture the hearts and imaginations of fans for years to come.

Why is Gandalf so weak?

Gandalf’s natural (angelic) strength was diminished because he was bound to a human form by Eru and sent as an emissary to undo the evil which Sauron had wrought. Gandalf was only given enough strength to accomplish his task, which was to rally the Free Peoples against Sauron and bring about his ruin.

Does Gandalf know he is a Maiar?

He’s aware of the Blessed Land and those residing there. But he has never seen a Maia before, not unlike Galadriel, Elrond or even Glorfindel. He couldn’t have known Gandalf was a Maia; all he knew is that he came from Valinor as a messenger.

Who is the greatest wizard of all time?

Hands-down, Albus Dumbledore was the most powerful wizard of his time. Most regarded him as the strongest wizard in history, and even Lord Voldemort himself feared to face him.