Semi-promising news arrived for fans of Gandalf yesterday, with Ian McKellen saying it was not out of the question that he might star in the recently announced edition to the Lord of the Rings franchise, The Hunt for Gollum. His one condition? He has to still be alive by the time they're shooting.
It may sound kind of morbid, but the dude is 85. Also, this particular strain of dark humor is probably a part of what made him perfect for the role, and one of the most iconic LOTR characters to even those who remain uninitiated into its greatness.
This also contributes to how perfectly the series lends itself to memes, which as we know keep on coming thick and fast irrespective of whether there is a new release on the horizon or not. Actors may come and sadly go, but the nerdy humor that they help to inspire is forever.
It may sound kind of morbid, but the dude is 85. Also, this particular strain of dark humor is probably a part of what made him perfect for the role, and one of the most iconic LOTR characters to even those who remain uninitiated into its greatness.
This also contributes to how perfectly the series lends itself to memes, which as we know keep on coming thick and fast irrespective of whether there is a new release on the horizon or not. Actors may come and sadly go, but the nerdy humor that they help to inspire is forever.
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