Ian McKellen

Sir Ian McKellen has shared details about his character Gandalf's involvement in the upcoming Lord of the Rings spinoff, The Hunt for Gollum. The film, directed by Andy Serkis, explores events set before The Fellowship of the Ring. McKellen confirmed that Gandalf will direct operations from the sidelines as Aragorn searches for Gollum.

January 06, 2026 Reported by AI

Sir Ian McKellen has confirmed his return as Gandalf in the upcoming Lord of the Rings film The Hunt for Gollum, directed by Andy Serkis. Building on recent casting updates—including Aragorn's recast—the project will feature a Gandalf-Frodo reunion.