First Look at Ian McKellan As Gandalf In The Hobbit

First Look at Ian McKellan As Gandalf In The Hobbit

Sure, he looks just like he did in The Lord Of he Rings, but this new set pic from Peter Jackson's upcoming prequel gives us our first glimpse of McKellan in his "Hobbit" Gandalf costume, complete with nifty 3D shades..

By MarkCassidy - May 12, 2011 09:05 AM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: comingsoon



Apparently McKellan is checking out some 3D footage which had just been shot.

The Hobbit follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor, which was long ago conquered by the dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakensheild. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever … Gollum.

Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum’s “precious” ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities … A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to know.


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CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 5/12/2011, 9:50 AM
this movie is going to be crap because it doesn't follow the source material! when did Gandalf ever wear 3D glasses like that in The Hobbit? They're raping my childhood, etc. etc.
loganoneil
loganoneil - 5/12/2011, 9:51 AM
He needs to keep them on - totally cool hipster 'Hobbit / The Matrix' mashup! Get Tsui Hark in there and have Gandalf & company do some bad-@ssed wire-work kung fu! LMAO!
spidey1994
spidey1994 - 5/12/2011, 9:56 AM
Badass Gandalf lol
gambit007
gambit007 - 5/12/2011, 9:56 AM
i didnt know they have glasses in middle earth
gambit007
gambit007 - 5/12/2011, 9:58 AM
his nose covers half of his face
TyrannicalOverlord
TyrannicalOverlord - 5/12/2011, 9:58 AM
Had no idea they had recast Stevie Wonder as Gandolf.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 5/12/2011, 10:00 AM
ZZ TOP?
LucasMend
LucasMend - 5/12/2011, 10:01 AM
haha badass
CaptainOtter
CaptainOtter - 5/12/2011, 10:07 AM
oh thats awesome.
tehdude
tehdude - 5/12/2011, 10:07 AM
Idk which i'm more excited about. This movie, or the avengers.
ManofSteel23
ManofSteel23 - 5/12/2011, 10:12 AM
all these glasses jokes are shit
cant wait for this film
Dedpool
Dedpool - 5/12/2011, 10:13 AM
Looks pretty much the same. I'm glad we'll be getting more Gandalf the Grey.
CigBreath
CigBreath - 5/12/2011, 10:15 AM
nice "first look" angle
TheLight
TheLight - 5/12/2011, 10:18 AM
Love the shades.
JWStubner
JWStubner - 5/12/2011, 10:35 AM
CorndogBurglar - 5/12/2011, 9:50 AM

this movie is going to be crap because it doesn't follow the source material! when did Gandalf ever wear 3D glasses like that in The Hobbit? They're raping my childhood, etc. etc.



haaaaaaa well done.
Rhys
Rhys - 5/12/2011, 10:38 AM
It's Bono in a few years...
superdog
superdog - 5/12/2011, 10:43 AM
this movie will never happen
RadicalDuck
RadicalDuck - 5/12/2011, 10:48 AM
@theWorld- quite a few people actually...
marvel72
marvel72 - 5/12/2011, 10:53 AM
how do ya make gandalf more cooler than he already is? give the man shades,nice.
TyrannicalOverlord
TyrannicalOverlord - 5/12/2011, 10:59 AM
Hey superman91, here's some more shit for ya.



Gandolf is just doing what ZZ Top said and bought him some Cheap Sunglasses.
Hawksblueyes
Hawksblueyes - 5/12/2011, 11:04 AM
Gandalf has been into the Hobbiton pipe weed again! ;P
plasticman
plasticman - 5/12/2011, 11:06 AM
Notice that he is not even looking at any 3D film sequences. He is staring into our souls through those glasses. They are there to protect all of us from the anger that Sir Ian McKellan is feeling from not being invited to Prince William's wedding. Fear his wrath!

Or it could be that he has found a way to look at the ring without turning into a crack-addicted looney.
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 5/12/2011, 11:12 AM
Gandalf to young Bilbo: "Come with me if you wanna live"
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 5/12/2011, 11:22 AM
LMAO @TheIntuder's post.. Though I love all the comedy, I'm sure He's just watching a playback.. This flick should be kool!
starwalker1977
starwalker1977 - 5/12/2011, 11:26 AM
@teabag. your a mad man. lol
crazyray
crazyray - 5/12/2011, 11:33 AM
I think Ian McKellan is channeling George Carlin circa 'Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure'.
TurdFergunson
TurdFergunson - 5/12/2011, 12:06 PM
this thread is going good...keep em coming
sansClaymore
sansClaymore - 5/12/2011, 12:28 PM
i need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle!!
Fogs
Fogs - 5/12/2011, 12:39 PM
I wanna see a Agent Elrond shot!
captcrais101
captcrais101 - 5/12/2011, 1:01 PM
DOes anyone not realize he will not wear the glasses in the film? You are stupid if you think the sunglasses will be in the film.
comicb00kguy
comicb00kguy - 5/12/2011, 1:01 PM
Just what we need- a wizard with ATTITUDE!

TyrannicalOverlord: Maybe Gandalf is auditioning to join ZZ Topp.
ComicsCommando
ComicsCommando - 5/12/2011, 1:11 PM
The Hobbit is going to make December 2012 even more awesome for me, along with The Man of Steel.
JackBauer
JackBauer - 5/12/2011, 1:41 PM
I didn't know Gandalf was in MIB3.

@tea - LOL at Frodo!

@captcrais101 - You need to take Humor and Sarcasm 101.
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 5/12/2011, 1:55 PM
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