Gandalf ROASTS the best game ever made
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Charlie Hopkinson is a comedic impressionist, impersonator, voice guy, whatever you want to call it who specialises in voices from current television shows and films. His standup is a character act about a retired maths teacher, his standup set includes impressions of Sir David Attenborough, Robin Williams, Morgan Freeman, Liam Neeson, Peaky Blinders, Tommy and Arthur Shelby and Gandalf from Lord of the Rings.
Always looking to update my roster I look to try out subscriber suggested impressions in the impressions challenge series before honing the best ones. Recently I have added Peaky Blinders and Marvel / Avengers characters to my arsenal!
I currently run a number of series including:
Impression Reels - The very best impressions I can do, Including LOTR, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Peaky Blinders, Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, Cartoons .etc
Impression Challenges - Trying out new impressions in a less polished form.
Impression Dramatic song covers - Voices of Reason.
Low Budget Animation - Stickman sketch remakes of Iconic Tv shows and movies.
How to do Impressions - An audience lead tutorial series where I attempt to pass on my Impressions knowledge.
Dubs - Comedic dubs of iconic scenes with new dialogue, (My Peaky Blinders and Lord of The Rings dubs have grossed over 6 million views on Facebook)
Standup - Clips from Standup sets I have performed over the last year.
Comedy Sketches - Comedy Sketches
I started learning impressions in 2012, at the age of 20. You can follow my full impressions journey in my new ‘How to do impressions’ tutorial series
After graduating from the University of Warwick in the summer 2013 he took 4 months out to concentrate on KZread videos full time, including producing his most viewed video to date ‘Morgan Freeman and 40 other impressions’ with just over 12 million views. This foray into being a ‘full time KZreadr’ was cut short as he went travelling for 3 months before starting a 2 year teaching Graduate scheme with Charity ‘Teach First’.
While teaching he has performed in and narrated the 4 episode series ‘Lookalikes’ as Morgan Freeman. The show and the narration received a positive reception. The show aired on Channel 4 during the prime time slot of Friday 10pm for three weeks. It is now currently available on Netflix. Charlie also performed with other well known impressionists for an unaired pilot.
Charlie has worked for several prominent brands in relation to their products, including google and formula 1.
Since the summer of 2016 Charlie has once again dived into the world of KZread, for the first time producing content on a weekly basis. He is also focusing on live performance; he has performed in live venues a total of 3 times to date.
His top impressions include:
Morgan Freeman (Red -Shawshank redemption)
Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf - Lord of the Rings)
Aaron Paul (Jesse Pinkman - Breaking Bad)
Alan Rickman (Snape - Harry Potter)
Michael Caine (Alfred - Batman)
Jon Snow (Game of Thrones)
Jack Sparrow (Pirates of the Carribean)
Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained, Inglorious bastards)
Alec Guiness (Ben Kenobi - Star Wars)
Agent Smith (The Matrix)
Sean Bean (Boromir - Lord of the Rings)
Richard Armitage (Thorin Oakenshield - The Hobbit)
Charles Dance (Tywin Lannister - Game of Thrones)
Tyrion Lannister (Game of Thrones)
Bryan Cranston (Walter White - Breaking Bad)
Frank Underwood (House of Cards)
Tommy Shelby (Peaky Blinders)
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If the video get's 10k likes I'll do the full game, or is there a different Lotr game you'd like to see Gandalf play?
@samkershaw8474
Жыл бұрын
Shadow Of Mordor
@jasonstateman9093
Жыл бұрын
I would like to see him play a hitman game
@ThePariahDark
Жыл бұрын
Battle for Middle-Earth.
@jaredlaird4191
Жыл бұрын
This was awesome, thanks for the laughs mate! Lotr conquest could be good if you want to give it a look. Ps I would some long form videos on the original trilogy if you ever get around to it.
@barbuck1272
Жыл бұрын
Let's do War in the North please, that's an underrated but still epic game !
It's hard to think of these games as retro, but here we are.
@nickgreen4731
Жыл бұрын
I haven't played games since the Commodore Amiga was a thing. So everything to me is like, Holy crap.
@KopperNeoman
Жыл бұрын
We were thinking the same thing about Mega Drive games when the PS2 came out. Don't lie, you did too.
@Oblithian
Жыл бұрын
I didn't really think of Super Nintendo games as retro until people threw the term around like Geoff's beads. like... 2014. Hell, even pong.
@kingtonsiljockey528
Жыл бұрын
Todd Howard: Build me an army WOOORTHY of Microtransactions...
@papacinoooo
Жыл бұрын
@@kingtonsiljockey528 its todd saruman!
I lost it at "semi-automatic staff" 😂😂😂
Seeing scenes from the real Gandalf and this guy...wow, impressive impersonation.
@elusiveDEVIANT
Жыл бұрын
It's called ai. No acting required. Dude is a clown with no skill.
"Look's like wizard's neck is back on the menu" was a nice touch.
i can imagine his neighbours going oh look Gandalf is allowed out today
This is what I always needed but never knew I needed, full game has to happen
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
ha ha!
Gandalf noscoping some fools isnt something I ever expected to see, but I'm glad it exists
“There weren’t any elves at Helm’s Deep.” Thank you, Gandalf!
@absolutezero6423
Жыл бұрын
Legolas is not amused
@samuelpierce639
Жыл бұрын
@@absolutezero6423 😆 guess I forgot about that one.
@ryanhumphries6162
Жыл бұрын
@@absolutezero6423 That still only counts as one.
@polyzsub
Жыл бұрын
and Haldir withf Elven archers
@samuelpierce639
Жыл бұрын
@@polyzsub Tolkien also forgot about them.
Two Towers and Return of the King are some of the best movie tie-in games out there.
Would love to see what Gandalf thought of the animated Lord of the rings from 1978
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
It's on the list, hot pants Aragorn is in for a roasting
@Oblithian
Жыл бұрын
I haven't seen that in an age.
@cyriltournier5784
Жыл бұрын
The battle of helm's deep was still better in the animated movie than in the real one ;)
@KingBobXVI
Жыл бұрын
Or the ORIGINAL original Hobbit "movie" from 1966 that was largely a scam on Tolkien for movie rights - it's... really bad, lol - but somehow made it to KZread: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h3aiuK5qiZXZosY.html
@1beatcher
Жыл бұрын
Rip John Hurt
3:00 - never expected the joy that would accompany Gandalf "no scoping some pricks" 🤣✌️
Full let’s play needed 🙌🏼🤣
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
here's hoping!
@louisstark4364
Жыл бұрын
@@CharlieHopkinson gunna smash it easy 💥
Fantastic, Gandalf losing control of Shadowfax and 'Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh' is a personal favourite!
This game is a classic. You could play shadow of war too. Your character playing off the orcs dialogue could be pretty hilarious lol
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
I want to do so many lotr games if it is of interest to enough people
@Lucian66642
Жыл бұрын
@@CharlieHopkinson thinking obi wan playing star wars would be sick love this way more but still
@gamingchinchilla7323
Жыл бұрын
@@CharlieHopkinson have him play SNES Lord of the Rings. Its an even more pixelated mess and I think there's some bit about Legolas clumsily getting lost in a hedge maze or something equally ridiculous. Oh and Gandalf's walk cycle could had made him a contender for the classic 80s/90s Soul Train edit: I mean the way hes animated walking looks like he has some swagger. :P
@taters9722
Жыл бұрын
@Charlie Hopkinson aye, gotcha. I think the game that would bring the most engagement would be shadow of mordor or shadow of war. Just the sheer dynamic variety of orcs and how they interact with the player and the other orcs would be entertaining, and then add your commentary and responses on top would be hilarious imo. Have you played either before?
@ComradeCommissarYuri
Жыл бұрын
@@CharlieHopkinson we’re interested
Gandalf finally gets to see the Battle of Helms Deep….in standard definition.
@matwatson7947
Жыл бұрын
Which pixel am ?....
Wizards neck is back on the menu had me rolling on the floor!
I remember one of my friends, a few years older than me, had this game on PC, he couldn’t complete the final level so he had to get a playstation 2 controller that could plug into his computer and let me do it for him. Never felt so important.
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
ha ha
This is by far the best 20 years later game promotion I have ever seen
This is the best video I have seen in a while. Ya’ll better get this to 10k because we need to see the full game. This is gold!!!
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Oh my gosh, this was incredible! I 100% this game on GameCube.
@1beatcher
Жыл бұрын
Luckily Gandalf is playing the cube version, while using a xbox controller.
Young Elrond is like Stewie Griffin on downers. 😂
the rotk game still stands as one of the best licensed movie games ever made
@joshuabrown9398
Жыл бұрын
The Peter Jackson King Kong game was decent too
@yoeyyoey8937
Жыл бұрын
@@joshuabrown9398 that game was a trip
Like a good wizard, Gandalf is there. 😂
Brilliant stuff man! Love these LOTR character videos. Awesome impressions! Love those old LOTR games too btw! We need remasters of them!
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
That ending. XD Poor baby Elrond.
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
ha ha, he was complicit
_"Are people even going to remember this game?"_ Mate, merely posting this online can rally many like the beacons of Gondor.
@KoachOfGaal
Жыл бұрын
*AND ROHAN SHALL ANSWER*
@brotheresquire2776
Жыл бұрын
Yes.. Gondor calls for aid.
“Higher Gandalf… okay, that’s too high!”
“I’m going hard, I lived the game that this is based on, I think I can press a few buttons” - Gandalf 😂 absolute gold
Aw man I remember this game. I was a beast with Aragon. I was always leveling up
Thanks for the video. I'm stuck in the ICU with a shattered left shoulder. These videos help.
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that, hope you get on the mend soon!
Need more of these. Absolute genius
"I lived the game that this is based on"...liking it already
We need more of this :D
Ok this was hilarious, I remember playing these games hardcore, they were a really big deal.
Keep with this brother. You absolutely have an amazing skill with voicing Gandalf! So much Gandalf content potential!
“Wizard neck is back on the menu boys”😈
HAHA Charlie I'll be looking for the "Baby Elrond" this christmas season in my nightmares! TOO FUNNY MAN!
I actually completed this game again this year with my partner, It's a great co-op game and highly nostalgic.
I absolutely love this Gandalf.
Man it came out when I was a senior in HS, we had a BLAST with this one😎👍👍
Grandalf was so OP in RotK..he was a blast to use. Would be interesting to see what he thinks of his interactions with the crew form The Third Age during the Balrog fight. Lots of potential "You never told us you had help against the Balrog!"
@derrickowen8162
Жыл бұрын
I can see it now: Gandalf gets triggered with that last statement.
I LOVED this game! So good, and the extra interviews and behind-the-scenes felt like a loving addition to the DVD extras!
This is the best video I’ve seen in a long while thank you
First, you are a men of culture and this game proves it, second never imagined to hear Gandalf saying"I look like a bloody Minecraft charcter" hahaha, always good quality videos.
Omg, "looks like wizard neck is back on the menu boys!" I can't breathe 😭
I found this channel during RoP and it's great. All the RoP commentaries were hilarious, so excited to see more LotR content!
These EA LOTR games were a gem for me back then, always nice to revisit these classic games
Not sure if it was intentional, but using an Xbox 360 controller with footage from the Gamecube version made this even more priceless for me hehehe - loved every second, thank you for this gem
The best part of those games is that they still made Legolas the "Exposition Boy," he literally comments and explains everything.
Absolutely fantastic mate
I love the colour gradeing in your editing
Gandalf is always so sassy, endlessly shady. Never fails to improve my mood.
These are hilarious... I could watch this for hours
started watching these a few days ago. I can't stop
Great acting :D such a wholesome vid
Enjoyed this a lot. Thx
This was a childhood favorite of mine too! This video is great 😂 Never imagined I could watch Gandalf do a Let’s Play.
You make my day wae yer impressions , feckin excellent
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
Hahahahahaah🤣🤣🤣. The baby playing the game. He didnt even know what he was doing. He gone killed out there. That wall battle was brutal
Just fired this up on the GameCube the other day, such a gem
My first experience of the Hobbit was the 2003 game on PS2. I'm so happy the Erebor machinery and rope climbing level was adapted into the movies.
Just pure genius my good man.
😂 These videos are hilarious and so well put together - I also loved this game back in the day, so extra bonus! But honestly, your work is fantastic and you deserve more credit 👏
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!
Great fun as always!!!
I have been calling for an HD remake of this for years!!!!!! SUCH A SOLID GAME
Mannn, I loved it! It was very funny and nostalgic to relive this game and of this way. You made my day!
This is even better than the RoP reviews. Looking forward to more of these.
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
Get some likes on the video then! And thanks!
This fame is absolutely a classic!. My dad and I beat this a few times. So fun and such good memories. Miss And love you pops!
awesome vid like always!!
【Shades Finnish Pirates】I had this game as a child, playyed with my little brother and i loved it
This is golden! You're impressions are awesome! 😎😎😎😎😎😎
I can’t get over this whole Gandalf flatmate vibe 😂😂 And pausing to take the thumbnail and everything 😂👏🏻
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
First person to notice that!
loved this game in my early 20s! , glad to see you keep going with the great commentary of stuff post seasons :), you certainly know how kids are with games haha.
I wish one day Sir Ian could watch your imitation of Gandalf, maybe even record a scene with you. Me, Myself & I Starring Gandalf & Gandalf ft. Yung Elrond.
This is great more plz
"It's not covered if it's a family member or friendly wizard" Charlie reveals that his primary job is in the field of Property and Casualty insurance
Please make this into a series. It would be nice.
4:51 _"Looks like wizard's neck is back on the menu boys"_ really had me 🤣
For the love of god, GET THIS VIDEO TO 10K LIKES! This should be on TV hahahahaha
Oh I would love for you to do the full game, ROTK was one of my favorites growing up!
“Look’s like wizard neck’s back on the menu boys” was so subtle and hilarious.
Oh my, I'll be shoving this in my workmates' faces today. Love, love, love it 😍
I love busting this, The Two Towers, and The Third Age out! They still hold up so well!
Never knew this was a thing i needed in my life but turn out i do
I love this lmao, criminally underviewed
starting level 10 already =D nice !
I'm so glad you exist Charlie ❤️
Love ya work, fren. Cheers.
“I’m just gonna go over here and no scope some pricks” 😂
Iv been looking for this game for years!
4:51 “Looks like Wizards neck is back on the menu boys” LOL 😂
hahaha, the voices and deep fake aspect are great but its the dead pan humour that makes these videos!
Loved this 😆
Excellent "tributes", I enjoy this stuff!
Love your Gandalf vids! I did notice the Gamecube footage while Gandalf was no scoping pricks with a 360 controller though 😉
"That's Theodin's problem" 😂😂😂 Literally what the Steward of Gondor was saying during Helm's Deep and the Battle of the Hornberg lol
Omg I’m dying trying to keep my laughter from waking the people in the other room 😂😂 Gotta have more LOTR video game content 😂 The LEGO ones could probably provide some good comedic fuel!
@CharlieHopkinson
Жыл бұрын
Lego ones are definitely going to get a roasting at some point, think will do the main trilogy of games first though, then onto conquest, bfme and lego
@ninjagamer1359
Жыл бұрын
@@CharlieHopkinson Yessss great list, can’t wait 👌🏻😆
This game is indeed a fan fav from an age long past
Brilliant 👏🏼