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Gandalf joins Coronation Street cast

Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellen is joining the cast of Coronation Street.

Thu, 10 Mar, 2005 - 16:12

Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellen is joining the cast of Coronation Street.

The actor – wizard Gandalf in the movie trilogy – has signed up to appear in 10 episodes of the ITV soap as author Mel Hutchwright.

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