Ian McKellen releases journal entries he wrote while filming Lord of the Rings
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Last updated 15 Jul 2024
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Ian McKellen surprised fans by releasing journal entries he wrote 20 years ago while filming 'Lord of the Rings.'
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Ian McKellen releases journal entries he wrote while filming Lord
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Ian McKellen releases journal entries he wrote while filming Lord
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