We learned recently that Sir Ian McKellen still isn't signed on to play Gandalf in Peter Jackson's two-film adaptation of 'The Hobbit,' and many have speculated that McKellen has been angling for more money.

We caught up with our favorite wizard at the Savannah Film Festival and he said he just wants Warner Bros. to give him a call.

McKellen is currently enjoying the six months of the year when he doesn't work -- we love his life! -- but he said that when he returns to the trade, he hopes it will be as Gandalf.

"I expect my next job, if all goes well, I will play Gandalf in 'The Hobbit,'" McKellen told us.

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