But now they are filming a modernised run.
Number two is quite wizard(1), and there's plenty of sun(2).
And whilst all their contracts may be overpriced,
Number Six (like the old one) still thinks he is Christ(3)

          And it's no, nay, never. Don't say never my friend
          'Cos my semi-retirement has come to an end.




(1)Ian McKellan who played Gandalf
(2)Filming in S.Africa & Namibia rather than Portmeirion
(3)Jim Caviezel had the lead role in "The Passion of Christ"