Actors Who Turned Down Roles That Could Have Changed Their Careers

Sir Ian McKellen, Harry Potter

After Richard Harris passed away, Sir Ian McKellen was offered the role of headmaster Albus Dumbeldore, but he personally thought that playing one giant, bearded wizard was enough.

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