19 times Gandalf from Lord Of The Rings failed to resist his sass

Modified Feb 03, 2025 12:32 ET

Ian McKellen in LOTR: The Two Towers | Image via New Line Cinema

19) "A Wizard Is Never Late, Nor Is He Early. He Arrives Precisely When He Means To." ( LOTR: The Fellowship of the Ring)

Ian McKellen in LOTR: The Fellowship Of The Ring | Image via New Line Cinema

This iconic line from The Fellowship of the Ring perfectly captures Ian McKellen's Gandalf's ability to blend his profound wisdom with a touch of playful arrogance. When Frodo Baggins, played by Elijah Wood, expresses concern about Gandalf's punctuality, the wizard's response is a masterful mix of reassurance and a subtle reminder of his superior knowledge and mystical nature. It's Gandalf's way of asserting that time bends to his will, not the other way around.