Not enough can be said for McKellen, who isn't just excellent in an underwritten role (they're all underwritten), but he's also the only regular cast member who Jackson trusts. (thestopbutton.com)
Smash features an ensemble cast, with 13 regular cast members over the (myintimcity.com)
Regular cast members like Geoffrey Rush, playing Captain Barbosa; Orlando Bloom as Will Turner; and Kevin McNally as Joshamee Gibbs, will also all return for the film. (orlandosentinel.com)