I'm cheaper than Anthony Hopkins. The other actors they asked to play Gandalf wouldn't go to New Zealand on that money for that length of time. I thought it would be a bit of an adventure. Tony Hopkins didn't think it would be an adventure. Tony is part of Hollywood. I'm an eccentric English actor, and there's a lot of us around.
Ian MckellenMy reaction to 3D is subtly. Things don't come out at you, but rather you - The audience come into the film.
Ian MckellenIt is so painful watching yourself act, particularly because you can't do anything about it, it's all done and dusted.
Ian MckellenMost of the time when you do a job, a play or a film, you're wondering, "Will there be an audience?"
Ian Mckellen