17 Harry Potter fan castings we would love to see in the upcoming HBO TV show

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16) Sir Ian McKellen as Albus Dumbledore

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Ok, this is far fetched. But let us break down the character. An old and wise wizard teaming up against evil power. Rings a bell? That's right. Gandalf the Grey. Those who watched Lord of the Rings can't deny the fact that Sir Ian McKellen would've been an excellent Dumbledore. He is calm, wise and his energy is magnificient. After Richard Harris and Michael Gambon, Sir Ian McKellen is no doubt a great match. He just needs to welcome students every year instead of saying "You shall not pass".