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Originally Posted by Grapesoda
Connery stated in interviews for the film (included on the DVD release) that he was offered a role in The Lord of the Rings series,[43] declining it due to "not understanding the script." CNN reported that the actor was offered up to 15% of the worldwide box office receipts to play Gandalf, which had he accepted, could have earned him as much as $400 million for the trilogy
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Although I think he was right in not accepting the role and I'm beyond grateful he didn't play Gandalf as Sir Ian is PERFECT - HOW DUMB DOES ONE HAVE TO BE TO NOT UNDERSTAND A SCRIPT?!
It's a linear story, we're not talking Lynch here!