Did you know that Ian McKellen turned down the opportunity to play Dumbledore in the Harry Potter franchise after Richard Harris died because Harris once allegedly called McKellen a “dreadful” actor? George R.R. Martin probably knew that, and then some, this week when he took a moment at the Tolkien premiere to share…
Source: io9 – George R.R. Martin Thinks Gandalf Could Kick Dumbledore’s Ass—Do You Agree?