Sir Ian McKellen To Leave The Hobbit?

Sir Ian McKellen To Leave The Hobbit?

'Gandalf''s patience is wearing thin.

By The4thWall - Jul 07, 2010 12:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: ReelzChannel.com



Will this film ever be made? ReelzChannel is reporting that Sir Ian McKellen, the man that brilliantly portrayed Gandalf in "The Lord of the Rings trilogy," is losing interest in the project.
He states that "I was hoping when we came to New Zealand that I would be staying on to start The Hobbit films, but, as you know, they've been delayed, and I've no news to give you, except that an announcement is imminent, but what it will be I genuinely don't know. It'll either be that we're going ahead, or that we're not." McKellen goes on to remind the studio that he won't wait forever. "Well, I'm not under contract. And my time is running out. I'm enjoying working in the theater and, frankly, I would like to race after doing 'Waiting for Godot' and get on with doing another play, but we'll have to see. I don't want to give the producers the impression that I'm sitting waiting."

The4thWall: While I haven't read the books, I loved the movies and I was looking forward to this movie. With MGM losing money and the director's chair remaining empty, one can only imagine if this movie will actually be made. Tell me what you think in the comments below. ;)

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