Fuck. TMD and Aussie have just told me that Dumbledore and Gandalf are not played by the same person. I don’t really believe them; I swear there was some sort of connection. When I asked them (ah, speakerphone) if there was, Aussie said, ‘What, other than the fact they’re both wizards?’
So: I met Gandalf.
I would have rather met Dumbledore – the original one. No offense to the guy who PLAYS Gandalf, because he was lovely. I just prefer smart wizards who will teach me magic to old men wizards who are off rambling the world fighting wars. Though his fireworks would be cool.
Ah: further correction. Aussie did not puke off a pier in Denmark, Crazy Bitch did. Sorry, Aussie.
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July 13, 2008 at 6:34 pm |
Sadly, Dumbledore #1 is dead. So, meeting him would be difficult now. When I heard they originally cast King Arthur for Dumbledore (they ARE played by the same guy), I recall saying that he wouldn’t live through the first three movies, and, er, he didn’t.
I don’t know how I’d feel about meeting Gandalf either. I think I’d rather meet Aragorn, or possibly Merry.
And, according to the Oracle of Bacon (where you can see how far any actor is from any other actor, not just Kevin Bacon), Dumbledore #1 and Gandalf were never in a movie together, and, at this point, neither has Dumbledore #2.
July 13, 2008 at 9:42 pm |
I know he’s dead; more’s the pity for Harry Potter (and the guy himself, and his family).
I am impressed by your sleuthing. I had the ‘they MUST be connected convo with TMD. I eventually went, ‘But they’re both gay, right?’
And she said, ‘So now you can’t tell wizards OR gay people apart?’
Sigh.
July 14, 2008 at 7:52 pm |
Well, as you probably know, Dumbledore the character is gay, but his actors aren’t, whereas Gandalf isn’t but his actor is, so you probably got confused there. TMD’s line made me laugh.
July 15, 2008 at 1:27 pm |
My brain is melting!!