AMC's reimagining of the 1968 cult classic The Prisoner nabbed 2.2 million viewers in its Sunday night debut, enough to match Mad Men's numbers in the timeslot.
Prisoner, starring Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel kept the momentum of...
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The Prisoner has held its fans captive for two generations. Now, a new generation will see a new version, this one starring Ian McKellen and Jim Caviezel.
Neither of the men who played Gandalf and Jesus were hesitant to tackle Patrick McGoohan's revered cult classic, but...
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Jim Caviezel and Ian McKellen are on board to star in The Prisoner, an update on the 1960s cult hit that will air as a six-part miniseries on AMC next year.Caviezel will play the title role of "Number Six" and McKellen will costar as "Number Two."The 1960s series — an espionage thriller set during the Cold War — is being updated with a focus on security and surveillance while retaining the franchise's trademark socio-economic commentary. — J.R. WhalenRelated:• The Joy of 6: A First Look at the Return of The Prisoner• AMC to Set The Prisoner Free in 2008
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Official announcements have not been made but all signs look good for Sir Ian Mckellen to return to his robed role as Gandalf in The HobbitIn one report says the AP McKellen tells fans that the part had been all but promised to him by Hobbit director Guillermo del Toro Obviously McKellan said its not a part that you turn down I loved playing Gandalf That anyone else but McKellen might actually play Gandalf seems remote The role which McKellen played for the Lord of the Rings trilogy even won him an Academy Award nomination Fingers crossed that the official word will come soon on this no-brainer-everyone-wins casting Anna DimondUse our Online Video Guide to relive the love of Lord of the RingsRelated149 Del Toro Officially Signs on to Direct The Hobbit
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When asked by a fan on his website if hed be playing Gandalf in the upcoming Lord of the Rings prequels Ian McKellen said he would very much like to but hasnt been askedPeter Jackson who wrote directed and produced the original trilogy will be producing a two-film prequel based on another of JRR Tolkiens Middle-earth-located novels The Hobbit McKellen 68 played Gandalf the White Wizard in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for the roleMcKellen however was optimistic citing encouraging conversations with Jackson and producing partner Fran Walsh who said they couldnt imagine The Hobbit without their original Gandalf Mickey OConnor
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