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Ian McKellen has 'no plans' to retire and hopes to play Gandalf in new Lord of the Rings

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Sir Ian played Gandalf in the first three films and The Hobbit trilogy.

The 85-year-old fell off stage in June during a fight scene in Player Kings .

The Oscar -nominated actor said he has no plans to retire from acting.

But he is looking to "take the rest of the year off".

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