Apart from this, the interpreter also has expressed his desire to continue being Gandalf in the upcoming ‘Lord of the Rings’ films. This new film, which will be divided into two parts, is titled ‘The Hunt for Gollum’, and will be directed by Andy Serkis, who gave life to the titular character in the original trilogy.

J.R.R. Tolkien's books and the beloved movies (which are streaming with a Max subscription). We're getting new content thanks to the development of The Hunt for Gollum, which has fans wondering about which actors from the Lord of the Rings cast might reprise their roles.

Sir Ian McKellen knows exactly when the script for the new Lord of the Rings movie will arrive – and that'll depend on whether or not we see him return as Gandalf. "All I know is that they called me and said these films were going to happen,

Ian McKellen told 'Big Issue' that the script for the new 'Lord of the Rings' is 'not written yet,' but 'they better be quick' if he's to return as wise wizard Gandalf.

Sir Ian McKellen is willing to reprise his role as Gandalf in the “Lord of the Rings” franchise, but it needs to happen soon.

The Lord of the Rings actor speaks to Yahoo UK about his potential return as the iconic wizard in Andy Serkis' new film The Hunt for Gollum.

I’ve just been told there are going to be more films and Gandalf will be involved and they hope that I’ll be playing him,” the actor said.

Gandalf actor Ian McKellen doesn't like the idea of anyone else playing the iconic wizard in the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, and has revealed he's expecting a script in 2025.