[Movies] Ian McKellen Talks The Hobbit Posted by Larry Csonka on 11.03.2009
He has read the scripts…
Ian McKellen recently spoke with Sci-Fi Wire about The Hobbit, here are some highlights…
On The Script: "There are a lot of characters in The Hobbit, including, crucially, Bilbo, and they don't know who's going to play Bilbo. So it's extremely attractive that this part has been written for me. The other Gandalf was written for, well, just as Gandalf. There's lots for me to enjoy, in all sorts of ways. And I couldn't be happier. But I'm sworn to secrecy. I'm not to say anything at all about the script."
On The Differences Between Jackson And del Toro: "They are the same person. They were separated at birth. They're twins. They have the same attitude. Neither likes working in Hollywood. They're both fascinated by fantasy and violence on the screen, and gore, and things that frighten you. They like going into the psyche. They're both brilliant storytellers in very much the same way. And I think the script, because I have read it, plays very much to Guillermo's strengths, as I've seen them."
I'm really looking forward to The Hobbit. I loved the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and McKellan is my favorite actor, so I'm very glad to see him reprise the role as Gandalf. I can't wait to see what del Toro does with the film.
Posted By: Ruiner (Guest) on November 04, 2009 at 07:15 AM
"But I'm sworn to secrecy. I'm not to say anything at all about the script."
... The books' been out for 70 years, why would there need to be secrecy about the script?
Posted By: The Tortoise King (Registered) on November 04, 2009 at 10:16 AM
SIR Ian McKellen. Get it right.
Posted By: APrince66 (Guest) on November 04, 2009 at 11:00 AM
"They are the same person. They were separated at birth. They're twins. They have the same attitude. Neither likes working in Hollywood. They're both fascinated by fantasy and violence on the screen, and gore, and things that frighten you. They like going into the psyche. They're both brilliant storytellers in very much the same way. And I think the script, because I have read it, plays very much to Guillermo's strengths, as I've seen them."
with the exception being that del Toro knows how to make a movie that isn't self absorbed and tedious to try and watch.
Posted By: Darth Mortis (Guest) on November 04, 2009 at 12:00 PM
"They are the same person. They were separated at birth. They're twins. They have the same attitude. Neither likes working in Hollywood. They're both fascinated by fantasy and violence on the screen, and gore, and things that frighten you. They like going into the psyche. They're both brilliant storytellers in very much the same way. And I think the script, because I have read it, plays very much to Guillermo's strengths, as I've seen them."
with the exception being that del Toro knows how to make a movie that isn't self absorbed and tedious to try and watch.
Posted By: Darth Mortis (Guest) on November 04, 2009 at 12:00 PM
What the hell are you talking about? If you don't like his movies that's cool but who did you copy that thought from?
Posted By: Guest#0289 (Guest) on November 04, 2009 at 02:41 PM
with the exception being that del Toro knows how to make a movie that isn't self absorbed and tedious to try and watch.
Posted By: Darth Mortis (Guest) on November 04, 2009 at 12:00 PM
The only one tedious and self-absorbed here is you. Jeackson's movies are terrific and fun to watch.
Posted By: Alex (Guest) on November 05, 2009 at 06:30 AM
with the exception being that del Toro knows how to make a movie that isn't self absorbed and tedious to try and watch.
Posted By: Darth Mortis (Guest) on November 04, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Wow could you be more wrong? Fellowship is an amazing film... Though I'll give you this: Two Towers, not so much.
Posted By: M:-X (Guest) on November 05, 2009 at 11:02 AM
