Fan Casting Ian McKellen as Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory

h_a_d_e_s made this fan casting suggestion on October 26, 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

85 years old

Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born May 25, 1939) is an British actor. He is the recipient of six Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BIF ...

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Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory

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Ian McKellen

Grandpa Joe

Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory

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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 6,633 roles on myCast, including Phil in Hercules. Similar actors include Patrick Stewart, Jeremy Irons, and Gary Oldman. Ian McKellen was suggested to play Grandpa Joe in Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory by h_a_d_e_s. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Eddie Murphy. Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory has 14 roles, including Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, and Veruca Salt.