Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003)

siddarthsid made this fan casting suggestion on August 1, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Ian McKellen as Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003)

Ian McKellenUnited Kingdom

85 years old
Sir Ian Murray McKellen (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. With a career spanning more than sixty years, he is noted for his roles on the screen and stage in genres ranging from Shakespearean ...
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The Exorcist (2003)

The Exorcist (2003)

The Devil Inside.
by William Peter Blatty
When a 12-year-old girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her.
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Ian McKellen is known for his roles in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. He has been suggested by fans for 6,861 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Father Lankester Merrin in The Exorcist (2003) by siddarthsid. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Bill Nighy, Anthony Hopkins, and Michael Caine. The Exorcist (2003) has 9 roles, including Father Damien Karras, Chris MacNeil, and Lieutenant William F. Kinderman.

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