London: 'Lord of the Rings' star Ian McKellen says returning to New Zealand to shoot 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' felt like he was going home.
The 73-year-old actor, who is battling prostate cancer for seven years, reprised his role as Gandalf the wizard from Peter Jackson's award-winning 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy in the prequel film, reported Femalefirst.
"It was like going back home, really. It was more of the same, which is what was required, but it wasn't boring. I mean, a whole new set of circumstances and a new Bilbo (Baggins) to play with in Martin Freeman, and all those 13 dwarves, and a new aspect of the story," he said.
'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey' is a fantasy film based on a novel by J.R.R Tolkien.
Ian McKellen plays wizard Gandalf who hires a hobbit to reclaim Lonely Mountain.
Ocsar winning director James Cameron has predicted that the film will be path-breaking in terms of high-definition filmmaking.
Directed by Peter Jackson, the film uses 3D technology.
'The Hobbit' has been filmed at 48 frames a second rather than the standard 24.
'The Hobbit' will have to face stiff competition from 'Red Dawn' at the box office.
'Red Dawn' is an action film directed by Dan Bradley.
The film revolves around a group of young people who have to defend their hometown from foreign invasion.
The film has 'Thor' actor Chris Hemsworth as the lead star.
'Red Dawn' is a remake of 1984 cold war film starring Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen.
With two Hollywood releases this week, even Bollywood will see the release of 'Cigarette Ki Tarah'.
Directed by Akashaditya Lama, the romantic thriller stars Bhoop Yaduvanshi, Yuvika Chaudhry, Prashant Narayanan and Sudesh Berry.
The film revolves around the story of a boy falling blindly in love with a girl and how it leads him into deep trouble.
The music is composed by Sudeep Banerjee, Kavita Seth, Ankur Mishra and Viraj Sawant.
Prashant Narayanan, who was last seen in 'Murder 2', will play the role of a police inspector in the film.
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The 73-year-old actor reprised his role as Gandalf the wizard from Peter Jackson\'s \'Lord of the Rings\'.
The film had a royal premiere yesterday and was attended by Prince William.