When Ian McKellen said that "The Hobbit" scripts would be delivered shortly, he really wasn't kidding. Not only are the screenplays turned in, but the once-and-future Gandalf has read them both. McKellen spoke with Sci Fi Wire about the scripts, except that the role of Gandalf was particularly tailored to his sensibilities this time around. "As Peter [...]
Ian Mckellen Has Read 'the Hobbit' Scripts But Is 'sworn To Secrecy,' No Bilbo Yet Though
Josh Wigler, MTV Movies Blog
Tue, 11/03/2009 - 7:00am
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Topics: bilbo fantasy gandalf ian mckellen the hobbit
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