Sir Ian McKellen chats to 13-year-old FILMCLUB reporter about The Hobbit

Sir Ian McKellen is interviewed by 12-year-old reporter Matt for education charity FILMCLUB.

Sir Ian McKellen, who plays the iconic character of Gandalf in The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings, told Matt about his latest cinematic adventure. We hear why he couldn't possibly turn down the role and how he found living in New Zealand for 18 months to film The Hobbit trilogy. Listen out too for Sir Ian sending his love to FILMCLUB members!

Love The Hobbit? Watch more FILMCLUB interviews with Aidan Turner and James Nesbitt: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGSLYv...

and The Hobbit casting director Amy Hubbard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYM2L7...

and the UK premiere report: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjMfY-...

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