On the heels of Fridays announcement that Elijah Wood will play Get the dope ready.

It was only a matter of time before the major pieces of the puzzle fell into place.

More fantastic news for Hobbit fans The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Ian McKellen will reprise his role as Gandalf the Grey in the upcoming Hobbit.

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Meanwhile Ian McKellen is still negotiating his contract to return as Gandalf. According to Deadline Andy Serkis has closed his deal to return as Gollum in The Hobbit and Ian McKellen is poised to return as Gandalf although his deal is still being.

Theres a party in Middle Earth and everyones invited. They will join our lead Martin Freeman as Bilbo Baggins Dont worry the original Ian Holm is in talks to return in a brief role. Weve watched as other actors have signed onto the Peter Jacksondirected.

The paydayseeking Ian McKellen has finally signed on to reprise Gandalf in Peter Jacksons twopart adaptation of The Hobbit and the production has locked down another important piece of returning talent Andy Serkis. More surprisingly the same story indicates that Christopher Lee and Ian Holm are wanted to return to their roles of Saruman and old Bilbo.

As for McKellen he sets the adventure going as well as appearing along the way. This one is confirmed guys Elijah Wood is all set to reprise his r. omg Reuters Ian McKellen has signed on to return as wizard Gandalf i.

As for McKellen he sets the adventure going as well as appearing along the way.

Ian McKellen is set to reprise his role as the wizard Gandalf in Peter Jacksons upcoming Hobbit films according to reports.