Chris lee and his role as Saruman. - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Boromir88 · 06-18-2004, 11:03 PM

Chris Lee was the only LOTR actor to meet Tolkien in person. Chris Lee told Tolkien if they ever made a movie based on the books he wanted to play Gandalf. So, I was wondering two things, how did Chris Lee end up playing Saruman? And what if Chris Lee got his desire and was cast as Gandalf?

How did Chris Lee end up playing Saruman? The only thing I can come up with is, Chris Lee had such a great voice in these movies, very powerful and intimidating. The fact that Saruman was known for "power" and having a persuasive voice, making him fit for the role of Saruman. If there are any other reasons people can come up with, please post them.

What if Chris Lee was Cast as Gandalf? This could just be me but I can not imagine anyone being Gandalf except Ian Mckellan. Even such a great actor as Lee, I just don't see him fit for the Gandalf role.

06-18-2004, 11:03 PM	#1
Boromir88 Laconic Loreman Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: USA Posts: 7,521	Chris lee and his role as Saruman. Chris Lee was the only LOTR actor to meet Tolkien in person. Chris Lee told Tolkien if they ever made a movie based on the books he wanted to play Gandalf. So, I was wondering two things, how did Chris Lee end up playing Saruman? And what if Chris Lee got his desire and was cast as Gandalf? How did Chris Lee end up playing Saruman? The only thing I can come up with is, Chris Lee had such a great voice in these movies, very powerful and intimidating. The fact that Saruman was known for "power" and having a persuasive voice, making him fit for the role of Saruman. If there are any other reasons people can come up with, please post them. What if Chris Lee was Cast as Gandalf? This could just be me but I can not imagine anyone being Gandalf except Ian Mckellan. Even such a great actor as Lee, I just don't see him fit for the Gandalf role.