The entertainment rumor sheets over the last week or so have been saying that Ian McKellan, who does such a great job as Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings juggernaut, had been signed to replace Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore in the next Harry Potter flick, Prisoner of Azkaban. Today, the Oregonian reports that the rumor is being denied.
That's a shame, because McKellan would be perfect for the role. Gandalf is rather similar to Dumbledore in many respects; the fact that McKellan does so well in LOTR should boost his rèsumé power a bit. Further, if you saw what a good time he had hosting Saturday Night Live last year, you know that he has the sense of humor that is so critical in playing Dumbledore.
