In Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth, a collection of essays and short stories published in 1980, Gandalf’s staff is described more as a walking aid than a powerful magic weapon.

When the pair meet, Bombadil tells him: "A wizard does not find his staff, it finds him, like his name." The Stranger then replies: "Gandalf, that’s what they’re going to call me, isn’t it?" ...

Rings of Power has unveiled its own version of Gandalf with Daniel Weyman’s Stranger, and he’d “love” to star in a Lord of ...

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power seemingly confirmed that the Stranger is Gandalf, but there are still hints that he could be another member of the Istari.

The name had stuck and Gandalf used it when meeting new people. The Rings of Power said a wizard does not find his name anymore than he finds his staff. They both find him. Turns out sometimes, ...

Reflecting on the fact that the name "Grand Elf" will stick leads to the slight tweak of "Gandalf," the name The Stranger already senses will be his fate. The "mystery" of Gandalf's identity in ...

Please verify your email address. Readers and viewers of The Lord of the Rings are introduced to this character as Gandalf the Grey, a powerful Wizard who travels throughout Middle-earth.

The Rings of Power season 2 finale confirms the identity of its most mysterious character. But before we get into that, be warned that this article features major spoilers for episode 8, so make ...

The Stranger on Prime Video’s “Rings of Power,” played by Daniel Weyman, finally revealed his identity– as some viewers guessed, he is indeed a younger version of Gandalf. Weyman told the ...

McKellen has previously expressed extreme enthusiasm at the idea of returning to the role of Gandalf, even going as to publicly say he wants to pick up the staff before he finally retires ...

Gandalf actor Ian McKellen doesn't like the idea of anyone else playing the iconic wizard in the upcoming Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, and has revealed he's expecting a script in 2025 ...

LONDON — Sir Ian McKellen is willing to reprise his role as Gandalf in the "Lord of the Rings" franchise, but it needs to happen soon. "I've just been told there are going to be more films and ...