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

15) "I Am Saruman. Or Rather, Saruman As He Should Have Been."( LOTR: The Two Towers)

The quote from The Two Towers showcases Gandalf's clever use of words to assert his transformed identity and distinguish himself from Saruman. After his resurrection and transformation into Gandalf the White, Gandalf meets the members of the Fellowship and reveals his new role with this statement. This moment highlights Gandalf's newfound power and wisdom while carrying a subtle dig at Saruman, emphasizing what Saruman could have been had he not succumbed to darkness.