Miscellaneous Actor Speculation v4

Although she is not as skinny as some people think she ought to be to play Narcissa, she has the right facial features, the proper look for the film, is not too commercial for the small role of Narcissa, is a huge fan of the books and really wants to be in the films, and can play a cold-hearted *choice word* really easily (see TITANIC, ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND, or LIFE OF DAVID GALE to find out just how cold). All they have to do is add a little make-up to give the effect of age (she'd be 32 almost 33 by the time filming rolls around), dress her up in the costume and keep Tom Felton from looking his age (there is a 12-year age gap between he and Kate Winslet, but who cares, it's a film, nobody's gonna do math while watching :) ). Point is, I say give the role to someone who cares about the films and will do a good job.

And it would be a rather nice reunion of sorts since Alan Rickman and she played together in SENSE AND SENSIBILITY.

Here are pictures of the potential three* Malfoys:

Kate Winslet: http://www.katewinsletfan.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=241&pos=1 (look around this site for other pics of her)
Jason Isaacs: http://www.jasonisaacsphotoalbumsonline.com/movies/HPGoF/Lucius_Hi_res%20copyEsm.jpg
Tom Felton: http://www.slytherin-net.com/gallery/login.php

NO TO:

Tilda Swinton: http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/3131/Events/3131/TildaSwint_Vespa_5036946_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Swinton,%20Tilda
Tilda Swinton + Jason Isaacs DOESN'T = Tom Felton.

Nicole Kidman: http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/4420/Events/4420/NicoleKidm_Grani_7760514_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Kidman,%20Nicole
While Kidman does look more like Tom Felton, she is far too commercial to appear for less than seven minutes as Narcissa in a HP movie. Her asking price is far too high and I doubt she would take the role for anything less than a million, which they will not dish out for her. I doubt she will be approached.

MAYBE

Joely Richardson: http://imdb.com/gallery/granitz/3221/Events/3221/JoelyRicha_Grani_5217035_400.jpg?path=pgallery&path_key=Richardson,%20Joely
She definitely looks the part, she wouldn't look out of place and it probably wouldn't be difficult to cast her for such a small role; only problem is finding time outside of filming NIP/TUCK.

She looks identical to Narcissa! I thought she would look different. When I picture the character in my head they never look like I thought in the movies. She has got that slim, gaunt face too.

i love kate winslet. i think she would be great in that part, but i don't know if they would offer her such a small role

I think Kate Winslet would make a great Narcissa. I think she would fit well in the vein of Fiennes-as-LV and Carter-as-Bellatrix: ie, what (IMHO) seems like the casting of 'evil side' characters with actors that tend to play sympathetic, multilayered characters, and not just stereotypical baddies. (I mean, I'd never have pegged the guy who played 'The English Patient' as Voldemort - but it was a great choice).

The only problem with Kate might be that she's too famous to play such a small character - she might stand out too much.

Liam Neeson for Scrimgeour has floated around - I agree with that as well. Slap a beard on the man and he's definately got the lion-look. And I could totally see him playing the ambiguous nature of Srimgeour, the gruffness, and the confidence.

Actually, I think he could pull off a good Fenrir Greyback too.

havanna suggested Anthony Hopkins for Marvolo Gaunt - I agree there. He pulled off a great mildly sadistic nutter in the Coppola version of Dracula IMHO - I could see him as Gaunt. BUT I don't think that would happen.

Colin Firth would be a nice addition: personally (and I'm sure folks will think I'm nuts) I had him pegged as a good Barty Crouch Junior. Maybe he could be the Muggle Minister....though I'm not loving it.

I've always wanted a part for Tim Roth in there. He was offered Snape before Alan Rickman and turned it down for Planet of the Apes (I never said the man was smart). Then, he was my pick for Lupin - though I think Thewlis turned out to be perfect.

Colin Firth would be a nice addition: personally (and I'm sure folks will think I'm nuts) I had him pegged as a good Barty Crouch Junior.
I know that I think you're slightly insane after reading that.

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Now, I've mentioned this before, but I hope Christian Coulson is not going to be the young-adult Voldemort in the HBP movie. So I propose Stephen Campbell Moore for the part.


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Another Pic of Stephen Campbell Moore (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v630/lordwhitebeard/ActorStephenCampbellMooreAliCodina.jpg)

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Kristin Scott Thomas would make an excellent Narcissa


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I agree with Kistin Scott Thomas for Narcissa!

And no Bob Hoskins for Slughorn! Get Roger Moore or Jim Broadbent and Charles Dance or Patrick Stewart for Scrimgeour.

And no Bob Hoskins for Slughorn! Get Roger Moore or Jim Broadbent and Charles Dance or Patrick Stewart for Scrimgeour.
Yes. Jim Broadbent for Slughorn and Charles Dance for Scrimgeour. I agree completely.

No way, I actually read Slughorn with Bob Hoskins in mind before Entertainment Weekly or anybody else started suggesting it around. The same goes for Maggie Smith - I was picturing her way back when. Although, now that I try to picture Hoskins wearing a HP Staff costume (because you know all the adults look like they're wizards while the students look like students) I'm not really seeing him in the role. I mean, on paper, he's perfect. But I can't picture him talking to Dan Radcliffe and Alan Rickman at the Christmas party. So I'm actually going to agree on the Jim Broadbent idea!

And ooh, good point about Kristin Scott Thomas! If they want to go for someone with the proper age, she'd be excellent as well!! The same thing happened with Sense and Sensibility when they cast Emma Thompson as Elinor - suddenly everyone needed to be a smidge older. Col. Brandon had to go from 35 to 40-ish, even though AR was about 48 when he played him (didn't look it). Kate Winslet was cast as a 20-ish girl instead of just-turned 17. Ironically, with Harry Potter films, casting Alan Rickman made it imperitive that everyone be older, meaning Sirius, Lupin, even the pics of James and Lily are older (they were supposed to have died at like, 24). But nevertheless, we love Alan Rickman and always will :D. So yeah, KST would be excellent as Narcissa. I like it!

So yeah, KST would be excellent as Narcissa. I like it!

I'm glad you agree. I just saw her in Gosford Park, and she is a wonderful actress. Let's hope those in charge of casting the movies read these boards for suggestions.:lol:

Does anyone else think that Evanna Lynch is the worst possible choice for Luna? She just doesn't seem right. Lynch doesn't look like the type to read the Quibbler, she looks more like a British, non-bulemic Lyndsay Lohan (which is never good) who would be reading seventeen magazine.

I think Kate Winslet would make a great Narcissa.....

The only problem with Kate might be that she's too famous to play such a small character - she might stand out too much.


I think that it is improbable that they could get someone as big as Winslet for what would be basically a cameo role. In all probability, the character will be cut altogether, anyway.


Liam Neeson for Scrimgeour has floated around - I agree with that as well. Slap a beard on the man and he's definately got the lion-look. And I could totally see him playing the ambiguous nature of Srimgeour, the gruffness, and the confidence.

Actually, I think he could pull off a good Fenrir Greyback too.

The same problems apply here: these are both almost cameo roles. Indeed, it is quite possible that both will be cut (especially Fenrir).

One other thing to consider is that these big names cost a lot of $$$ (or pounds). If they do include such small roles, then they probably will be played by relative unknowns, although still people that you might see as secondary characters in British movies.

Does anyone else think that Evanna Lynch is the worst possible choice for Luna?

I think that everyone else would agree that, first, any male would be a worse choice for Luna.

Seriously, you won't get any sympathy for this sort of knee-jerk, unobjective assessment. JKR herself said that Lynch was perfect for the part, and that is without seeing how she will be "in costume." After all, what an actress looks like off of camera has little to do with what she will look like on camera.

I think that it is improbable that they could get someone as big as Winslet for what would be basically a cameo role.

I'm still amazed that they managed to get Ralph Feinnes.

Since it is my understanding that WB and the directors have been asked to cast only British actors, and I have limited knowledge on which of my favorite actors may or may not be British, I can't make any speculations. But having made this post, I'll be going back to peruse the various posts to see if any actors suggested earn my approval:D

EDIT: I've scanned through about 50 posts, and they have my permission to cast Sean Connery, John Rys-Davies, and Leam Neeson in any part they so choose. I like the Jude Law for Firenze idea too, down with the CGI from PS/SS

I understand the need to use British actors for the accents but there are many American actors that can fake it pretty well.

The are so many different British accents and dialects used in the HP movies I doubt it would be noticeable.

I understand the need to use British actors for the accents but there are many American actors that can fake it pretty well.

The are so many different British accents and dialects used in the HP movies I doubt it would be noticeable.

The casting is all-British at Rowling's insistence (or request).

Besides, what we (Americans) think is "faking pretty well" is butchering the accent to the native English person's ear. We're talking about it in a thread called the various actors and their accents, or something like that, in this section. It's pretty interesting.

The casting is all-British at Rowling's insistence (or request).


I didn't know that!! Well her wishes must be respected!

I always thought Stephen Fry would be a good Slughorn.

anyone else here think that Peter O'Toole would have made a good Dumbledore? just a thought... leave it with you...use it, don't use it.

I understand the need to use British actors for the accents but there are many American actors that can fake it pretty well.

Not even so much that but as a way to showcase ust how deep the talent pool is in Britain.

Plus, the movies are very much ensemble pieces which is a style that Britsh thesps do better than Amercans.

And as stated above most American who think they can do a pretty good Brit accent can't.

I'm a big Patrick Stewart fan, so I would LOVE to see him in the HP movies. Any part, really, I'm not picky.

I realize that money is a big block to getting big name British stars, but I think Julie Walters mentioned in an interview she gave how disappointed she was that she wasn't in Goblet of Fire, and that she would almost do the movies for nothing.

And since Patrick Stewart has mentioned wanting to be in a Harry Potter movie, and if he was sincere that he would really just like to be a part of them, he might work for less money than he would normally command.

Keeping my fingers crossed.........

I realize that money is a big block to getting big name British stars,

Money is not a problem. Dozens of big British character actors are already on board for HP. Practically the only ones missing from the RADA line up are McKellen (who isn't interested) and Judi Dench.


And since Patrick Stewart has mentioned wanting to be in a Harry Potter movie, and if he was sincere that he would really just like to be a part of them, he might work for less money than he would normally command.


But what part would he play? There are few adult parts left to cast. Only Slughorn, Rufus (if they bother with such a very minor character) and maybe Aberforth for the seventh film if he has a significant part in Book 7.

Only Slughorn, Rufus (if they bother with such a very minor character) and maybe Aberforth for the seventh film if he has a significant part in Book 7.

Rufus is a minor character, but plays a very important role in Harry's choices in HBP, so I think he should be cast, even if he is only in two scenes (his introduction and Harry's rejection of him in favour of Dumbledore even after his death at the end). But because he's so minor, it isn't worth casting any sort of name at all in the role.

Slughorn is the important one, and I imagine they will get somebody notable for his role. John Cleese would be good, if he wasn't already in the series. Of course that didn't stop Joe Don Baker from showing up again in the James Bond series after he was killed off playing a completely different character in a prior movie.

Rufus is a minor character, but plays a very important role in Harry's choices in HBP, so I think he should be cast, even if he is only in two scenes (his introduction and Harry's rejection of him in favour of Dumbledore even after his death at the end). But because he's so minor, it isn't worth casting any sort of name at all in the role..

Oh, I sincerely HOPE they leave in Harry's rejection of Rufus & the Ministry. Could be one of my favorite scenes in the entire series. (Paraphrasing) Rufus: "Dumbledore's man through, and through." Harry: "At least we got that straight."

But, I'm drifting off topic......

Queen Beruth, they actually already have someone playing Aberforth in OotP. That doesn't mean that they can't recast if they decide they want someone new. They did recast Tom the Leaky Cauldron barkeeper from movie one to movie three.

Helena Bonham Carter to play Bellatrix! Yippee!
http://www.rte.ie/arts/2006/0803/potterh.html

Helena Bonham Carter to play Bellatrix! Yippee!
http://www.rte.ie/arts/2006/0803/potterh.html

Is she with Kenneth Branaugh or Tim Burton now?

She's married to Tim Burton

Ah... Judi Dench. I LOVE her. I could see her doing Umbridge after her "The Importance of Being Earnest." Oh, so sweetly cruel... Tee hee. Oh well. "Losing one parent is unfortunate, but losing two is just careless."

I thought Belltrix was already cast?

I'd really love to see Liam Neeson... He's gorgeous and awesome!

I thought Belltrix was already cast?
She was cast, and a fantastic actress Helen McRory, was to portray her. However the actress cast in the role was in the early stages of pregnancy, and would have been in the late term of her pregnancy when 'Bella's' part in the movie was to be filmed, which just wasn't feasible as 'Bella' can't be pregnant...she has very physical scenes in the book, I'm assuming {hoping} she'll at least be knocked off her feet in the movie. So the part of Bella had to be re-cast, and another great actress, Helena Bonham Carter, got the role.

I have often thought of Tilda Swinton or Joely Richardson as Narcissa, but they might be too tall when next to Helena Bonham Carter, who is only about 5'3. I always pictured Bellatrix as being very tall!
I think Simon Callow would be great as Slughorn (he was in 4 weddings and a funeral), and Rhys ifans as Mundungus and Liam Neeson as Scrimgeour!

Simon Callow?Is he the one who plays the Scot and then dies? If so, yes, he'd make a great Slughorn!

For Narcissa: Mary Elizabeth Mastrotono (sp) who played Maid Meriam from Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves. She starred with Alan Rickman in that movie.

Natasha Richardson would also be good.

Cate Blanchett needs to be somewhere in the movie. I don't lnow where, but she needs to be in it. I just love her. She's the epitome of an English actress!

Cate Blanchett needs to be somewhere in the movie. I don't lnow where, but she needs to be in it. I just love her. She's the epitome of an English actress!

She's Australian. :)

But if she can pass as a Queen of England, I don't see a problem!

Are you kidding?She's Australian!!! No way. :( Give her a part anyway LOL

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but has Tonks role been placed yet?

If not, i think Anna Faris would be excellent!

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but has Tonks role been placed yet?

If not, i think Anna Faris would be excellent!

Tonks has been cast :)

Look here (http://www.mugglenet.com/movies/movie5/otpcast.shtml) for all of the characters that have been cast.

As I have said before, I would love to see Sean Connery as Rufus Scrimgeour. I always imagine Scrimgeour with Connery's type of voice. However, I doubt that he would go for such a small role, in which case I would choose Billy Connolly.

Again, I have already expressed my views on Slughorn - John Rhys-Davies. He has a bit deeper, unkind voice than I imagined, but sometimes when I hear Gimli I immediately think of Slughorn. I also suppose Michael Caine wouldn't be too bad.

And finally, I would deeply like to see Rufus Sewell as Fenrir Greyback. He definitely looks the part, and he sounds very cold and evil.

I must apologize, for I am American and I am not overly familiar with British actors, so I am basing my decisions based on those few I know.

I think Rufus Sewell is too young to play Greyback and i would actually cast Billy Connoly in that role. He has that wild look, plus he's scottish and for some reason i always imagine Greyback as a Scot.

Kristin Scott Thomas would make an excellent Narcissa Posted by MatthewMazer

Question: What movie/s has she been on?
I'm asking because I think I've seen her before. I think she looks like Narcissa, but I don't know how she acts.

I'm sticking w/Joely Richardson for Narcissa, because ever since I saw her in the Patriot (along side mel Gibson and Jason Isaacs) I thought she WAS Narcissa, or at least how I picture the character to be like in the films.

I think Rufus Sewell is too young to play Greyback and i would actually cast Billy Connoly in that role. He has that wild look, plus he's scottish and for some reason i always imagine Greyback as a Scot.
I don't know about this. It is very, very easy to make an actor look older. The trick is making him look younger. Therefore, there would be no problem in making Rufus Sewell a bit more older. Also, I'm unsure whether Billy Connolly would be able to succeed at Greyback's role. I just don't see him as being that evil - Scrimgeour's character better suits him. I think he could easily pull off the nice man that turns very cold.

For the HBP I would like to see Lily Cole play Lavender Brown.

I also think that Patrick Stewart would be a Great Rufus

Rosie O'Donnell for Umbridge.

I'm just saying.

Simon Callow?Is he the one who plays the Scot and then dies? If so, yes, he'd make a great Slughorn!
Ohhh yes - he just oozes hedonism.

Rosie O'Donnell for Umbridge. Give up on Umbridge. Umbridge is cast and magnificently with Imelda Staunton.

But how about Rosie for Professor Grubbyplank? Hagrid's substitute. Even her size would be a plus.

I'm a big Patrick Stewart fan, so I would LOVE to see him in the HP movies. Any part, really, I'm not picky.
I could see him as the lion guy - the new minister of magic ... what's his name again ???

BUt you know, rewatching OOP, there is this one guy - a notable british actor - who played the evil police commissioner in the Noble house series with Pierce Brosnan - in a bowler type hat - who was featured with the Ministry of Magic bunch and got an alone-and-watching shot (at the world cup) - so I am thinking he is pegged for a role - Scrimegeour maybe... Got It!!!!

Liam Neeson for Scrimgeour has floated around - I agree with that as well. Slap a beard on the man and he's definately got the lion-look. And I could totally see him playing the ambiguous nature of Srimgeour, the gruffness, and the confidence.

Actually, I think he could pull off a good Fenrir Greyback too..
Yes - an excellent Fenrir!

But he may have blown it by being in NARNIA. How many epics can he be in - Batman - Star Wars - Narnia - Harry Potter ...?

I agree with Kistin Scott Thomas for Narcissa!
Yes - depends how complex her role turns out to be. Is she the ultimate mother, prepared to do deals on either side to secure her families safety...?

She was cast, and a fantastic actress Helen McRory, was to portray her. However the actress cast in the role was in the early stages of pregnancy, and would have been in the late term of her pregnancy when 'Bella's' part in the movie was to be filmed, which just wasn't feasible as 'Bella' can't be pregnant....
I'm thinking she didn't have the menacing power necessary. Helena can play very evil & bitter & debauched, and the age is more correct, not 30 but 40's.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but has Tonks role been placed yet?

If not, i think Anna Faris would be excellent!
See kingwidgits current avatar for a pic.

As I have said before, I would love to see Sean Connery as Rufus Scrimgeour. I always imagine Scrimgeour with Connery's type of voice. However, I doubt that he would go for such a small role, in which case I would choose Billy Connolly.

Again, I have already expressed my views on Slughorn - John Rhys-Davies. He has a bit deeper, unkind voice than I imagined, but sometimes when I hear Gimli I immediately think of Slughorn. I also suppose Michael Caine wouldn't be too bad..
Sean Connery :tu: esp since scottish.
John Rhys-Davies - what about him for Mungdungus - probably already cast - I must check. Bob Hoskins also for this one.
Michael Caine - how about him as ice cream man? too small a role?

Rosie O'Donnell for Umbridge.

I'm just saying.

One tiny little problem here. SHE'S NOT BRITISH!!!!

One tiny little problem here. SHE'S NOT BRITISH!!!!

And she has already been casted, which is a bigger problem. But seriously Rosie O'Donnell? Come on people, lets make realistic suggestions here.

John Rhys-Davies - what about him for Mungdungus - probably already cast - I must check. Bob Hoskins also for this one.

I always imagined Mundungus as a skinny type of man, which John Rhys-Davies certainly isn't.

Rhys Ifans (played Spike in Notting Hill) would be much better I think, he has humor and very scruffy looking, redish blonde hair too.

I still think that Lily Cole would be good as Lavender Brown for HBP, And I could see Patrick Stewart or Sean Connery as Scrimigour

BUt you know, rewatching OOP, there is this one guy - a notable british actor - who played the evil police commissioner in the Noble house series with Pierce Brosnan - in a bowler type hat - who was featured with the Ministry of Magic bunch and got an alone-and-watching shot (at the world cup) - so I am thinking he is pegged for a role - Scrimegeour maybe... Got It!!!!

OK I got his picture from Veritaserum ... anyone know who he is? The original Bagman maybe? Sorry it's so dark.

I always imagined Mundungus as a skinny type of man, which John Rhys-Davies certainly isn't.

Rhys Ifans (played Spike in Notting Hill) would be much better I think, he has humor and very scruffy looking, redish blonde hair too.
I know who you are talking about. He is talented & scruffy, but in a giraffe like way.

I always saw Dung as short & snuffling like a basset hound. Chubby would be ok with a basset hound.

I think that Ian McNecie from Doc Martin - who most people will not have heard of - would make a good Horace Slughorn. Simon Callow wouldn't be too bad either.

James Cosmo - The old guy with the ginger beard in Braveheart would make a good Scrimgeour.

There's not really that many new characters to cast is there?

Also re Peter O'Toole as Dumbledore. Apparently he was up for the part in PoA after Richard Harris died, but it clashed with filming for Troy.

The girl who played Mary Bennet in the Keira Knightley Pride and Prejudice would make a good Merope.

One of the most amusing scenes for me in HBP was the first chapter with the Muggle Prime Minister. If that is going to be in the film James Fleet - Vicar of Dibley, Four Weddings and a funeral, Sense and Sensibility would be good.

Albert Finney could be a good Marvolo or maybe Anthony Hopkins or an aged-up Robert Carlyle. As for Morfin it would have to be someone cheeky, with presence and yet someone who could scare you a little, and since Morfin would be in his mid 20s I would suggest.....(pause while I think what to write next!).....maybe James McAvoy would be good, or James Murray? Dominic Monaghan from Lost would also be good.

Patricia Routledge might make a good Hepzibah Smith?

BUt you know, rewatching OOP, there is this one guy - a notable british actor - who played the evil police commissioner in the Noble house series with Pierce Brosnan - in a bowler type hat - who was featured with the Ministry of Magic bunch and got an alone-and-watching shot (at the world cup) - so I am thinking he is pegged for a role - Scrimegeour maybe... Got It!!!!OK I got his picture from Veritaserum ... anyone know who he is? The original Bagman maybe? Sorry it's so dark.
His name is Dudley Sutton.
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Yesterday I saw "The chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair" and really loved Tom baker's performance in that! What a character! Of course to you Brits he is known as one of the best Dr. Who's but so far I only knew him as the voice-over from Little Britain.

Anyway, wouldn't he make a great Slughorn or, as Empire magazine suggested in 2004, that is had the part been cast, a great Ludo Bagman?

Sorry if this is posted before.

That's a fair shout you've got there gambonrules...

I'm sorry, I'm a Dutchman, I have no idea what "fair shout" means, can anyone explain that please?

I don't know about this. It is very, very easy to make an actor look older. The trick is making him look younger. Therefore, there would be no problem in making Rufus Sewell a bit more older. Also, I'm unsure whether Billy Connolly would be able to succeed at Greyback's role. I just don't see him as being that evil - Scrimgeour's character better suits him. I think he could easily pull off the nice man that turns very cold.

If you want a scary Scot for Fenrir you can't go past Robert Carlyle.

Whoever said Simon Callow for Slughorn, yes that would be good. The other person I see in that role is John Savident (who you might know as Fred Elliott in Coronation Street - he's just leaving so he would be able to do it). John Savident is a big fat old bald guy with a loud voice! He is perfect for that role.

I'm sorry, I'm a Dutchman, I have no idea what "fair shout" means, can anyone explain that please?

Whoops, sorry. Fair shout usually means good point.

Thanks a bunch GodricHollow!

Although I'm going to contradict myself now in my views earlier expressed on Matt Lucas in Harry potter I now have formed a different opinion.

Here's why: Yesterday I saw the first series of you Brits hilarious programm Little Brittain. In one of the sketches there was a young actor visiting an older Shakespearian actor asking for advice. The young actor was played by Christian Coulson (Tom Riddle in POA) and Matt Lucas played elderly actor Sir Bernard Chumly.

It reminded me of the scene in HBP where Tom Riddle first asks Slughorn about Horcruxes and all of a sudden I COULD picture Matt Lucas as Slughorn providing they age him with loads of make-up of course. His "old man voice" is truly wonderful!

The young actor was played by Christian Coulson (Tom Riddle in POA) and Matt Lucas played elderly actor Sir Bernard Chumly.

I didn't realise that was him!!

Ha ha, Matt Lucas would be great as Slughorn :D

What about ... oh what's his name ... the guy that did... I'll be back.

ROWEN ATKINSON

He's short & skinny - but what about him for Slughorn. He could do the hedonism to perfection!

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Thanks a bunch GodricHollow!

Although I'm going to contradict myself now in my views earlier expressed on Matt Lucas in Harry potter I now have formed a different opinion.

Here's why: Yesterday I saw the first series of you Brits hilarious programm Little Brittain. In one of the sketches there was a young actor visiting an older Shakespearian actor asking for advice. The young actor was played by Christian Coulson (Tom Riddle in POA) and Matt Lucas played elderly actor Sir Bernard Chumly.

It reminded me of the scene in HBP where Tom Riddle first asks Slughorn about Horcruxes and all of a sudden I COULD picture Matt Lucas as Slughorn providing they age him with loads of make-up of course. His "old man voice" is truly wonderful!

No problem.

I was just thinking, if that was in the shop with "Margaret" in it, it probably was Coulson.

Rowan Atkinson's too thin. Otherwise, I'd love him to have a part in HP, Mr Bean and Johnny English were hillarious!

Slughorn is not about size but attitude which Atkinson could do well.

I suppose you could shove him in a fat suit...

Originally posted by GodricHollow:"I was just thinking, if that was in the shop with "Margaret" in it, it probably was Coulson."

That's not the one I'm afraid.(We're talking about Little Britain btw)
It's when a young actor visits a flat where elderly actor sir Bernard Chumly lives. I didn't recognize Christian Coulson at first but that was because when he plays Riddle he has brown eyes and in this scene he had blue eyes but there was something familiair about him. Then I checked the end credits and his name was there!

I also didn't recognize Imelda Staunton(Umbridge) in the final episode of season 3 playing Andy's new guardian.

I know you are, I can recall a little midget in a fancy dress shop who kept yelling up to "Margaret" about weyher they had a outfit that looked like a celebrity, they usually didn't, so they mix and matched, the person went into the changing rooms and out pops the celebrity they changed into. I know it was on that show, my brother never stopped watching it.

Who are you thinking of for Merope, Gaunt & Morphin?
I liked Coulson in the role, very chilly, very toffish. I'd be happy to see him back.
Merope, Gaunt & Morphin could be character actors, not big names.

There going to keep Radcliffe....but man, that guy is uber short!!! I'm 5'7" and I bet I tower over him He is going to need to stand on a stupid box in order to kiss Bonnie...or trick photography. I think there already doing it in scenes with Emma.

hes not that short, is he? :) well he might shoot up soon enough, he just turned 16 yrs tho! :)

There going to keep Radcliffe....but man, that guy is uber short!!! I'm 5'7" and I bet I tower over him He is going to need to stand on a stupid box in order to kiss Bonnie...or trick photography. I think there already doing it in scenes with Emma.Come on!

Dan is 17, and 5'6"---not incredibly tall, but not 'uber-short' as you put it. Bonnie is 15, and 5'4". There's no terrible discrepency in heights.

WB will stick with the main actors, as long as those actors can perform their roles and wish to continue making the films.

Slughorn is not about size but attitude which Atkinson could do well.
Atkinson is good for humor. He could probably pull of a more serious role, but I cannot see him as Slughorn. His face and expressions are the complete opposite of Slughorn's. The man who plays Slughorn should be able to play a teacher who has favorites but one who avoids his most favorite. It is a difficult role and, although Atkinson would make Slughorn hilarious, he is the complete opposite in every way for what is needed for Slughorn. That is why I am picking someone with that ability of acting and has the voice that fits Slughorn perfectly (*cough* John Rhys-Davies *cough*).
Who are you thinking of for Merope, Gaunt & Morphin?
Although I am fairly certain that a very minute amount of people will agree with me, I would not cast anybody particularly for those three roles. All three require a considerable amount of acting (especially Marvolo), but I think that since the HP films have to cast an incredible amount of extras they should just use three of those extras for these three parts. If they cast someone specific then they will still have to dirty that person up to make them unrecognizable so why waste more money then you have to? Just try out some of the already cast members, and there you go.
Dan is 17, and 5'6"---not incredibly tall, but not 'uber-short' as you put it. Bonnie is 15, and 5'4". There's no terrible discrepency in heights.
Although I do agree with you, I must comment that 5'6" is pretty short for 17 years old for a male. I remember that I was about 6'1" at the age of 15, and I was merely the average height at my school. What is the most interesting is that Harry is described as growing a couple of inches each year - I always think of him as more than 6' in the books. However, since this is off-topic, I should not encourage discussion of this topic.

John-Rhys Davies should be good, he would then follow in the footsteps of Julian Glover (Aragorn) and Robbie Coltrane who were both in Potter and James Bond. :cool:

If only they'd cast Christopher Lee "Legend"TM for Phinegas Nigellius (I'm aware that isn't spelled correctly) for the man deserves to complete his hat-trick appearing in every major franchise: James Bond, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and the Indiana Jones TV series.

Oh, and wasn't he endearing as Johnny Depp's father in Charlie and the Chocolate factory?

Of course, since I got the idea from fan fiction, if JKR would decide to include the character of Merlin in book 7 then that would be the ultimate part for him, wouldn't it.

I'm getting carried away, aren't I? I guess that's because I'm a huge Christopher Lee fan and therefore never mention the Count D. word (unless it's Dooku):lol:

still on the thread topic... but far from current discussions...

Well I could play "McLaggen"...
ehemmm...
I'm not British... but I'm good at speaking British accent...
and I got the descriptions too.....

Well except for the face... I got a bit of Riddle's...

I hope Jo included teen founders' scenes in "7" so I can fit...
harhar

JUST JOKING

:lol: Fair enough

I hope no one has said this yet, sorry if I'm repeating. I know the perfect person for Voldemort when he's asking for a job in the pensieve in HBP. Paul Bettany. I watched a movie he was in the other day, and I kept thinking "I'm getting serious Voldie vibes here." He's an excellent bad guy.

Too many Tom/LV's will only confuse. If they show the adult/middle aged Voldemort they should use Fiennes. Better still - cut that unimportant pensieve memory completely; use one actor to portray Tom talking to Sluggy, offing Hepzibah, etc.

Too many Tom/LV's will only confuse. If they show the adult/middle aged Voldemort they should use Fiennes. Better still - cut that unimportant pensieve memory completely; use one actor to portray Tom talking to Sluggy, offing Hepzibah, etc.

The other thing is that CGI can make actors/actresses look younger or older in ways that makeup cannot. They still are ironing out all of the wrinkles (no pun intended, if there is one), but they could use this to render Fiennes at all ages. Of course, at this point that will be needed for the guy who played Riddle in CoS if they want us to think that he's Harry's age!

Too many Tom/LV's will only confuse. If they show the adult/middle aged Voldemort they should use Fiennes. Better still - cut that unimportant pensieve memory completely; use one actor to portray Tom talking to Sluggy, offing Hepzibah, etc.

My suggestion would be to have an actor playing teenage Voldy and then use Fiennes for the post-school flashbacks. We want to use Fiennes as much as possible since he is the one playing the present-day Voldemort. Once Riddle leaves school it doesn't really matter what his age is for the following scenes, even if it differs from the book. From a more cinematic viewpoint it allows us to see Fiennes at various stages of his transformation and truly understand what has happened to him. It worked well with Gollum in LOTR.

With the view that HBP and possibly book 7 will need more people cast for uncast parts are there any great british actors left? Could they fill the missing parts?

All i can think of for starters are the chaps in LOTR and a few others

John Rhys Davies (LotR)
Sir Ian Mc (LotR)
Ewan McGreggory (Trainspoting)
Hugh Grant (4 weddings)
Christopher Lee (LotR)
Cillian Murphy(28 days later)
Michael Caine (Batman Begins)
Tom Wilkinson (Batman Begins)
Colin Firth (Bridget Jones)

Anymore. Whay parts?

There are easily dozens of British performers who are more than up to the task.

I am waiting for Jerermy Irons to join the HP league. :love:

Have no idea what part he could play, though. :lol:

I don't know why, but ever since Peter Kay announced on Johnathon Ross that he wanted to be in a harry potter movie, i've pictured him as a good slughorn! lol!

i'd love to be in a HP movie..jsut lookign at behind the scene on the GoF DVD makes it look an a,azing experience. i mean..think about it..all the british stars of the furute could be those who started out in HP...the superstar-maker!!! lol!

Where's Helen Mirren when you need her?? I always pictured her as Narcissa.

we haven't had tht boy yet, the little guy who's in EVERYTHING like love actually, stig of the dump and nanny mcphee (i remeber hin there the most clearly). he'll probbaly end up as someoen! then again, he could be one of those british kids who thinks going into harry potter is the easy way into fame, and refuses to. we'll see.

Charles Dance
Sean Connery
Vanessa Redgrave
Simon Pegg
Nick Frost
Damien Lewis
Kris Marshall
Martin Freeman
Simon Callow
John Hanna
Tom Baker
Greg Wise

Don't forget Bob Hoskins and Liam Neeson! Oh, and Daniel Craig, of course. And Ian McDiarmid ...

If you look beyond the British actors who make Hollywood movies, most of our best actors actually stick to TV drama - in Britain, our best writers tend to make TV drama rather than films.

David Morrissey
John Simm
Bill Nighy
Christopher Eccleston
Ken Stott
David Jason
Billie Piper
Sarah Parish
Hugh Laurie
Leslie Sharp
Philip Glenister
Robert Glenister
Paul McGann
Stephen Fry

I'd say any of those are better than the likes of Hugh Grant. ;) In an ideal world, Neeson would make a good Scrimgeour, Hoskins or Fry for Slughorn (though Peter Kay is a great call - could be fun) and Eccleston for Greyback (not that he'd ever do it).

Don't forget Bob Hoskins and Liam Neeson! Oh, and Daniel Craig, of course. And Ian McDiarmid ...

If you look beyond the British actors who make Hollywood movies, most of our best actors actually stick to TV drama - in Britain, our best writers tend to make TV drama rather than films.

David Morrissey
John Simm
Bill Nighy
Christopher Eccleston
Ken Stott
David Jason
Billie Piper
Sarah Parish
Hugh Laurie
Leslie Sharp
Philip Glenister
Robert Glenister
Paul McGann
Stephen Fry

I'd say any of those are better than the likes of Hugh Grant. ;) In an ideal world, Neeson would make a good Scrimgeour, Hoskins or Fry for Slughorn (though Peter Kay is a great call - could be fun) and Eccleston for Greyback (not that he'd ever do it).


oh yeah! i can eally imagien Eccleston as Greyback..that's perfect! Why wouldn't he do it though?

Don't forget Bob Hoskins and Liam Neeson! Oh, and Daniel Craig, of course. And Ian McDiarmid ...

If you look beyond the British actors who make Hollywood movies, most of our best actors actually stick to TV drama - in Britain, our best writers tend to make TV drama rather than films.

David Morrissey
John Simm
Bill Nighy
Christopher Eccleston
Ken Stott
David Jason
Billie Piper
Sarah Parish
Hugh Laurie
Leslie Sharp
Philip Glenister
Robert Glenister
Paul McGann
Stephen Fry

I'd say any of those are better than the likes of Hugh Grant. ;) In an ideal world, Neeson would make a good Scrimgeour, Hoskins or Fry for Slughorn (though Peter Kay is a great call - could be fun) and Eccleston for Greyback (not that he'd ever do it).

Did you see to the Morrissey / Smiths thread in the Leaky Caulron already? Sorry for going off topic.

I don't know why, but ever since Peter Kay announced on Johnathon Ross that he wanted to be in a harry potter movie, i've pictured him as a good slughorn! lol!

i'd love to be in a HP movie..jsut lookign at behind the scene on the GoF DVD makes it look an a,azing experience. i mean..think about it..all the british stars of the furute could be those who started out in HP...the superstar-maker!!! lol!
ha...haha...:lol:...:rotfl:!!! Peter Kay as Sluggy?:rotfl: -I could imagine that:D

yeah, I'd love to do it! I wouldn't mind:D but then again, I doubt it'll happen *mournfully walks away* Unless!!...*silence*...yeah, maybe..:lol: *walks out muttering something about Peter Kay whilst laughing*

I desperately need Geoffrey Rush to play the role of Greyback! I think he's made for that part. I dont know what the chances of that are, but if it ends up coming true....well I think I just might cry.

I desperately need Geoffrey Rush to play the role of Greyback! I think he's made for that part. I dont know what the chances of that are, but if it ends up coming true....well I think I just might cry.

Isn't he Australian?

Isn't he Australian?

Yeah, he is.

I could totally see Stephen Fry as someone in the MInistry... I'll make up a part if I have to! :grumble:

I would like to see Dame Judi Dench as Nevilles grandmother Augusta, she would be perfect for the part stern and upright, and she would look so lovely in that Vulture hat:lol: Keira Knightley as Tonks.

Ohhh Kiera Knightley...

OK I repeat! Rowan Atkinson for Slughorn!

Ugh....Kiera Knightly. She's far too overrated. I think she'd ruin the whole Harry Potter experience for me.
I dont dislike her. In fact I find it hard to come up with excuses for not liking her. I just dont think she's right for these movies.

Is there any word on if Kenneth Branaugh will be back as Gilderoy in St. Mungo's?
I could see him doing it unannounced.

I could totally see Stephen Fry as someone in the MInistry... I'll make up a part if I have to! :grumble:

I always pictured him as Ludo Bagman.

Richard Coyle needs to be in one of the movies. I love him. Same with Jack Davenport.

One tiny little problem here. SHE'S NOT BRITISH!!!!

I can think of an even bigger problem: She freakin' annoying. If she was ever cast in a movie, I would refuse to see it because I cannot stand her.

By the way, Verne Troyer is not british, yet he was in the first movie. I guess they'll bend the rules a bit for goblins.

Verne's part was a minor part, so it wasn't as important to get a Brit in. For example, can you imagine Hagrid speaking in Texan? *shudders*

I may be showing my age here, but the only person with a big movie to their name (HP aside) is Alan Rickman for Die Hard.

^ Not true. Richard Harris was in some huge movies. Like, Camelot! Geeze!!! hehe

Which is why a said that I may be showing my age.

You certainly are. Maggie Smith was made a dame for services to acting

Richard Harris was knighted

Julie Walters was awarded an OBE and has won an Olivier award, a Golden Globe, two BAFTAs, and been nomeinated for a SAG award and several Oscars

That's just three

Shame Mundungus Fletcher is cut. I always pictured Mike Reid (Frank Butcher from Eastenders) in that role as I read the book.

I've been waiting for Jeremy Irons to show up in a HP movie for a while. I suppose he finally gave up too, seeing as he's joined the forces of Eragon.

Jeremy Irons may yet get a chance to play Scrimgoer

I recently saw and was very impressed with a 14 year old British actress, Laura Greenwood. She was on the Prime Suspect show on PBS where she played a killer. I was talking to friends of mine who agree she should have been cast as either Hermione or Ginny. She is light years ahead in talent then Emma Watson in acting ability

i put this in the wrong place at first!

i want to start a jim broadbent for slughorn campaign!

i put this in the wrong place at first!

i want to start a jim broadbent for slughorn campaign!

Ooo, I'll join that campaign! :D I hadn't thought of him in that role, but he's perfect!

I've been waiting for Jeremy Irons to show up in a HP movie for a while. I suppose he finally gave up too, seeing as he's joined the forces of Eragon.

Yeah me too! He would have been so great! I'm not sure who he could have played... Maybe Sirius (although I like Gary Olman), he would have made a great goodie or badly though. I love Jeremy Irons. Maybe he could play Snapes brother (lol, Die Hard joke).

Ooo, I'll join that campaign! :D I hadn't thought of him in that role, but he's perfect!

OMG me too! *PERFECT*!!!

I'm going to put out there that I think Ewan McGregor would be a good choice for Bill. I'm sure I'm not the first one to suggest this, but I think he'd be brilliant for that part.

I'm going to put out there that I think Ewan McGregor would be a good choice for Bill. I'm sure I'm not the first one to suggest this, but I think he'd be brilliant for that part.

I love Bill, I love Ewan McGregor. Genius! :clap:

I love Bill, I love Ewan McGregor. Genius! :clap:

Yay! Someone who agrees! hehe
I dont know what the chances are of him being cast for that part. Probably slim to none. But it's always nice to dream. I'm even wondering if they'll add Bill into the film at all! It would be sad if they didn't.

EDIT: Okay, here's a little something I made...a banner, if you will....that shows my picks for casting :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/Zacs_mistress/My%20creations/castbanner.jpg

Just thought I'd share.

I hope they don't get rid of Bonnie Wright. That girl is growing tall. Already taller then Emma, she might zoom past Daniel in height. They might have to get a box for Daniel to stand on scenes with Bonnie. Either that or look for a new Ginny. In that case I can see Laura Greenwood in the part. She does have the red hair and she does not look like she will dwarf Daniel any time soon.

Well, it's rather lucky Ginny's only a year behind Harry then isn't it? any more and people are going to get suspicious.

I'ld like to see Biddy Hodson as Narcissa Malfoy...
http://www.efavata.com/CBM/images/hellboy_isla_cbm.jpg

and either Jim Broadbent...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/faces/images/jim_broadbent.jpg

or Matt Lucas for Slughorn...
http://static.sky.com/images/pictures/1246854.jpg

Oh and James McTeigue directing the 6th film!

I don't mind Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort. I think almost anyone can act could play the part because the make-up truly hides the actor's true physical appearance. Although I think Fiennes as Voldemort is a lot more petite than I imagined Voldemort being. I didn't imagine Voldie being fat, but not that thin and petite as Ralph Fiennes is.

However...

I don't mind him as Voldemort but not too fond of him as Voldemort only because he's my Lupin. The first time I noticed a picture of Ralph Fiennes on the internet, he looked just like I had imagined Lupin looking when I read the third book.

I'm wondering if anyone else here thinks that Ralph Fiennes would make a good Maurader and if so, which Maurader do you think he looks like given your mental images of the characters when reading the books?

Here are two pictures I found of Ralph that I think strongly enforce the images I've had in my head of Remus Lupin from the books...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/DanielJackson/ralph1.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/DanielJackson/ralph2.jpg

However, as I was browsing for pictures of him, I did find a couple images of him that look very strongly like how I pictured Sirius Black looking in the books. The first one I'm posting resembles how I thought of him in Prisoner of Azkaban. The second more like I imagined him in Order of the Phoenix.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/DanielJackson/ralph3.jpghttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v629/DanielJackson/ralph4.jpg

I love those first two pictures. Very Lupinesque :) I can definately see him playing Remus.

I dont think he's got a dark enough look to play Sirius though.

I love those first two pictures. Very Lupinesque :) I can definately see him playing Remus.

I dont think he's got a dark enough look to play Sirius though.
I think he has more of that weary/tired/sad look which is more remenescent of Lupin. Or that wise beyond years look. He's got eyes you can melt in and feel like you can trust him completely. Definitely more soleful. All they'd have to do really is fleck some gray in his hair, maybe do a little make-up to give him that appearance that he seems older than he really is.

For the two images I said I think look more like Sirius, the first is because of the long, straight hair. As opposed to what they did with Oldman's hair in the PoA movie. Just mat some of that hair against his face and it would look right. And because Sirius was so thin, I imagined him having that more narrow face like Fiennes has. Oldman's face I think is a little more round.

I agree about his eyes! I just had this conversation with my sister yesterday actually. His eyes are so innocent looking, and so pure, but with great intelligence. Very 'trustworthy' eyes.

Hmm... David Thewlis could have been cast as Voldemort and Ralph Fiennes could have been cast as Lupin. Actually, I'm surprised they didn't get the actor who played Tom Riddle in CoS to play Voldemort. Once you put the make-up and everything on, there'd be no way to recognize his age.

But the more I look at those pictures I posted, especially the first one, the more I love his eyes. That soleful look is so Lupinisk to me. The first image I imagine being a shot of him teaching his class. The second being similar to how he'd look on the train to Hogwarts.

I sure would like a teacher that looked like that! *drools*

Although he looks perfect for Lupin, when I first saw those pictures I immediately thought James. He doesn't really look like James or anything, but that's the image that came to mind.

(on a side note. I wonder why this thread was moved here. Hmm *strokes imaginary beard*)

(on a side note. I wonder why this thread was moved here. Hmm *strokes imaginary beard*)

Doesn't make much sense since we weren't speculating him being cast as a maurader. Maybe if I had titled the thread "Who would you have cast as the Mauraders" instead. *sigh*

Yay! Someone who agrees! hehe
I dont know what the chances are of him being cast for that part. Probably slim to none. But it's always nice to dream. I'm even wondering if they'll add Bill into the film at all! It would be sad if they didn't.

EDIT: Okay, here's a little something I made...a banner, if you will....that shows my picks for casting :)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v607/Zacs_mistress/My%20creations/castbanner.jpg

Just thought I'd share.

Yea! love the banner. Who is the actor you put for Slughorn? he looks like he'd be perfect :)
I totally agree with Ewan McGregor, he'd make an amazing Weasley. Though I've always like Charlie more than Bill, but Bill's got a better chance of being in the movie. Red hair even--sometimes. But you're right, chances are probably slim to none but hey, who knows!
http://www.blackfilm.com/i2/movies/d/downwithlove/006.jpg

^ That would be Jim Broadbent (for Slughorn). He does look perfect, doesn't he!!

I'd honestly be very suprised if Ewan was cast. But he's just so gosh darn perfect for a Weasley! He may be slightly older than what Bill's age is supposed to be, but he could pull it off. He's got a young face :)

Well...Bellatrix and Tonks have already been cast. :rolleyes: I for one absolutley hate the way Micheal Gambon portrays Dumbledore, but apparently, Ian Mckellen has already refused that part saying that it's far too similar to the character of Gandalf from the lord of the rings. [Too bad because that's exactly how i pictured Dumbledore;to look like gandalf the white:grumble: ] Speaking of LOTR, Christopher Lee would be great in the Potter films... Well...I don't really know many actors aside from the Potter & lord of the rings ones. However in case any none-brit is wondering who Helana Boham Carter [Bellatrix] is; she's Charlie's mother in the newer version of Charlie and the chocolate factory [the one that was made in 2005].

Well...Bellatrix and Tonks have already been cast. :rolleyes: I for one absolutley hate the way Micheal Gambon portrays Dumbledore, but apparently, Ian Mckellen has already refused that part saying that it's far too similar to the character of Gandalf from the lord of the rings. [Too bad because that's exactly how i pictured Dumbledore;to look like gandalf the white:grumble: ] Speaking of LOTR, Christopher Lee would be great in the Potter films... Well...I don't really know many actors aside from the Potter & lord of the rings ones. However in case any none-brit is wondering who Helana Boham Carter [Bellatrix] is; she's Charlie's mother in the newer version of Charlie and the chocolate factory [the one that was made in 2005].

Whenever I read the HP books, I always think of Dumbledore as Gandalf. I hear Ian's voice whenever I'm reading as well. I would like to see Ian play Dumbledore, but he's right. The characters are far too similar, and all in all it would just be a bad idea.
I really love Ian McKellen though, and it would be nice to see him in one of the films! I dont know who he could play, but he certainly would be a lovely addition!!!

Jim Broadbent looks good for Slughorn.

I think David Warner would be perfect for Rufus Scrimgeour! Here are a couple links to refresh your memory of who he is:
http://imdb.com/name/nm0001831/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Warner_%28actor%29

and some recent pictures:
http://www.cambridgejones.com/auction/qauction%20jpegs/david%20warner%2020x16.jpg
http://www.kinoexpert.ru/foto/002528_1.jpg
http://www.blueriderpictures.com/projects/images/sherg5s.gif
http://www.tenthplanet.co.uk/doctorwho/gallery/largephotos/David-Warner.jpg
http://entimg.msn.com/i/150/Movies/Actors3/1stone0788227320_150x200.jpg

I desperately need Geoffrey Rush to play the role of Greyback! I think he's made for that part. I dont know what the chances of that are, but if it ends up coming true....well I think I just might cry.

"F" YES!! I would frikkin pee my pants if Geoffrey Rush was in that role! Is he Australian? WHO CARE'S! He's an amazing actor with incredible presence and a great voice! I'm all for it!!

John-Rhys Davies should be good, he would then follow in the footsteps of Julian Glover (Aragorn) and Robbie Coltrane who were both in Potter and James Bond. :cool:

If only they'd cast Christopher Lee "Legend"TM for Phinegas Nigellius (I'm aware that isn't spelled correctly) for the man deserves to complete his hat-trick appearing in every major franchise: James Bond, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and the Indiana Jones TV series.

No kidding, man, that guy hits every franchise doesn't he!? Davies and Glover are both Indiana Jones vets as well, Glover also being a Star Wars vet.

To the guy who was "merely 6'1" at the age of 16 where that was the average" where did you grow up!? The island of the cyclopses!?

"F" YES!! I would frikkin pee my pants if Geoffrey Rush was in that role! Is he Australian? WHO CARE'S! He's an amazing actor with incredible presence and a great voice! I'm all for it!!


Hahaha! YES! Finally someone who feels the same way I do! (well, I know there were others, but you catch my drift ;) )
He is Australian, but honestly. Does that really matter?! Of course not! Not when we're talking about Geoffrey-freakin-Rush!!!!

According to this article (http://www.cinematical.com/2005/11/20/cinematical-seven-brits-to-cast-in-harry-potter/)Christopher Lee would be a good choice for Scrimgeour, but I hope Liam Neeson gets that part.

ohohohooooo you are PRICELESS! that is such a good idea!
Liam Neeson for Scrimgeour! :clap: :clap: i can see it absolutely that lovely Irish man has perfect 'loping grace' for the role!

as for Slughorn, i'd like to see Joss Ackland ~~> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joss_Ackland i think he'd be prefect!!

I dont think he's got a dark enough look to play Sirius though.
Well, it's certainly good that Fiennes is Voldemort instead of Sirius - I mean, Voldemort shouldn't have to look dark at all (he's only the Darkest wizard of all time). But, alas, I should not be encouraging discussion of already-cast characters.
That would be Jim Broadbent (for Slughorn). He does look perfect, doesn't he!!
I must admit that Broadbent does look fairly "Sluggish." However, although he does look a little wimpy (which is how I imagine Slughorn), he comes across as too babyish for me. Although there is a part in HBP where Slughorn is compared to a baby, I think that he should look a bit stronger and tougher in the movie or else it won't make sense why the Death Eaters want him. Slughorn has to come across as a fairly strong/dangerous man, with the capability of blubbering like a baby. This is why I think that John-Rhys Davies is the perfect Slughorn.
I really love Ian McKellen though, and it would be nice to see him in one of the films!
Ian McKellen has been well covered in this thread. He has already stated that he has absolutely no interest in performing in a Harry Potter film - Gandalf was enough magic for him. Therefore, Ian McKellen is definitely out of the picture (especially for Dumbledore). We must also remind ourselves that this thread is designed for speculation of actors for characters that have not been cast. Therefore, I find it pointless and quite irritating that people are still speculating on actors for Dumbledore, Tonks, Bellatrix, etc. Let us please drop these discussions and focus on those characters that have not been cast already (Scrimgeour, Slughorn, Greyback, etc.)

Sorry if somebody mentioned this already but I was reading until page 3 and I can't control myself from responding!
Bella is said to beautiful -in the past, before she went to jail- so the actress has to be beautiful then make-up will do the job
Narcissa is said to be very nice looking, it's nice not good but whatever, I potrayed the actress playing this character to be AT LEAST good-looking but not too beautiful, should have pale skin and conduct herself with grace and posture. ARGH nicole kidman keeps popping in my mind!!
and Tonks, they've never mentioned about her looking good but if I remember correctly they said something that means tonks pale in comparison compare to Fleur (yah i know, the actress playing Fleur doesn't really have breathtaking beauty but she's still pretty good looking anyway) so Tonks should just be an ordinary girl, any mary,jane or lily from the street.

Ian McKellen has been well covered in this thread. He has already stated that he has absolutely no interest in performing in a Harry Potter film - Gandalf was enough magic for him. Therefore, Ian McKellen is definitely out of the picture (especially for Dumbledore). We must also remind ourselves that this thread is designed for speculation of actors for characters that have not been cast. Therefore, I find it pointless and quite irritating that people are still speculating on actors for Dumbledore, Tonks, Bellatrix, etc. Let us please drop these discussions and focus on those characters that have not been cast already (Scrimgeour, Slughorn, Greyback, etc.)

I realize that Ian McKellen has been "well covered" in this thread. That's a pretty obvious assumption to make. I wasn't bringing him up as a suggestion anyways, just merely stating the fact that I would like to have seen him in one of the films. Which of course is just a dream.
I'm sorry you feel we've gotten off topic in here, but converstation gets a little off-track sometimes ;-)

Verne's part was a minor part, so it wasn't as important to get a Brit in. For example, can you imagine Hagrid speaking in Texan? *shudders*

I may be showing my age here, but the only person with a big movie to their name (HP aside) is Alan Rickman for Die Hard.

You are mad! Kenneth Branagh - Henry 5, Much Ado About Nothing,
Emma Thompson - that movie with schwartzenneger, primary colors.
Maggie Smith - she's a dame - she's been in tons of great stuff.
Michael Gambon - well all I can think of is Zizou, that movie with Bill Murrey, but he's a dud
The ladies that play Pomphrey, Umbridge, have been in TONS of stuff.
Umbridge - Staunton was Gwenyth Paltrow's nurse in Shakespeare in Love
Mr. Weasley was the stutterer in that movie.

I totally agree with Ewan McGregor, he'd make an amazing Weasley. Though I've always like Charlie more than Bill, but Bill's got a better chance of being in the movie. Red hair even--sometimes. But you're right, chances are probably slim to none but hey, who knows!
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Yes that would be fantastic.

I agree - I love Charlie - I think he's perfect for Luna. I want a Charlie!

Okay, I know he's American so this will probably never fly, but I think Wallace Shawn (from the Princess Bride) would be perfect for slughorn. Here's a good picture of how he might look:

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I'm sorry you feel we've gotten off topic in here, but converstation gets a little off-track sometimes
You are quite right, of course. However, someone must put the conversation back on track or else the forums would be total chaos.
Okay, I know he's American so this will probably never fly, but I think Wallace Shawn (from the Princess Bride) would be perfect for slughorn.
Well, Shawn is a good actor - I have seen him in a couple of movies and liked him in each of them. However, let us first look at his appearance before we question his nationality. First of all, I must admit that that is not the best picture to gain support for Slughorn. He looks more like a Peter Pettigrew there - very evil. Now, I know that he does not look evil in everything he does, but he does give me the impression that he is always up to something (that is no good). Slughorn, while a talented and perhaps occasionally frightening wizard, is definitely not described as being evil in any manner, and thus I would not cast Shawn even if he was British.

Orlando Bloom for Bill
Liam Neeson for Rufus Scrimgeour

Liam Neeson Film-O-Graphy from Wikipedia
Year Film Role
1981 Excalibur Gawaine
1982 Merlin and the Sword (aka Arthur the King) Grak
1983 Krull Kegan
1984 The Bounty Charles Churchill
Ellis Island Kevin Murray
1986 The Mission Fielding
1988 Satisfaction Martin Falcon
High Spirits Martin Brogan
The Dead Pool Peter Swan
1990 Darkman Peyton Westlake/Darkman
1991 Under Suspicion Tony Aaron
1992 Leap of Faith Will
1993 Schindler's List Oskar Schindler
1994 Nell Dr. Jerome 'Jerry' Lovell
1995 Rob Roy Robert Roy MacGregor
1996 Michael Collins Michael Collins
1998 Les Misérables Jean Valjean
Everest Narrator
1999 The Haunting Dr. David Marrow
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Qui-Gon Jinn
2001 Journey into Amazing Caves Narrator
2002 Gangs of New York 'Priest' Vallon
K-19: The Widowmaker Mikhail Polenin
2003 Love Actually Daniel
Coral Reef Adventure Narrator
2004 Kinsey Alfred Kinsey
2005 The Simpsons Father Sean
2005 Kingdom of Heaven Godfrey of Ibelin
Batman Begins Henri Ducard/Ra's Al Ghul
Breakfast on Pluto Father Bernard
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Aslan (voice)
2006 Seraphim Falls Carver
2008 Lincoln Abraham Lincoln
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Aslan (voice)
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Rufus Scrimgeour (rumored)

Orlando Bloom for Bill


No. Definately not. Orlando Bloom should never be in any of these films. He's just not right.
Plus the addition of him would mean bringing along his emense following of squeeling, swooning, pre-teen little girls. Not a good thing (sorry if you're one of those girls ;) ).

No. Definately not. Orlando Bloom should never be in any of these films. He's just not right.
He had never crossed my mind for Harry Potter - I have to agree with you Jezebel, he isn't right for any of the parts that I can think of at the moment.
Ewan McGregor, he'd make an amazing WeasleyWouldn't he just though. Wow.
I think David Warner would be perfect for Rufus Scrimgeour!
I love David Warner and I can just see him in that role

Orlando Bloom for Bill
For once, I agree with Jezebel in the opinion that Orlando Bloom would be a terrible move by the casting directors for Harry Potter. Not only would he attract the thousands of fangirls (which Harry Potter does not need, mind you) of him, but it would be terribly expensive. Since you have proposed him as Bill, let us look at it logically. An actor like Orlando Bloom costs tons of money to cast for even the largest movies. He is incredibly famous, and thus very expensive. For the small role that you propose him in, it would stress HP's funds very tightly. He is a terrible actor for this character simply because it would cost about the same amount to cast Bloom for Bill as it would to cast about five different actors for five different characters of the same magnitude. If you want Harry Potter to become a movie series dominated by fangirls, I am afraid that that will not happen. You have Rupert and Dan and you should be happy with them. ;)
Liam Neeson for Rufus Scrimgeour
You and I do not seem to agree on much. Although I do like Neeson as Aslan, I am afraid that I do not think he looks the part for Scrimgeour. The hair is obviously not a problem - that can be easily mended. However, his face throws me off the picture of Scrimgeour. He does look very mischievous, but he does not bring about the toughness I think of when I think of Scrimgeour. Neeson just doesn't look like he was once head of the Auror Department, and he certainly does not look like the brave and tough Scrimgeour.

Personally, I would like to see Sean Connery make an appearance as Scrimgeour. His voice is perfect...but alas that shall not happen. I do not have much of an opinion on an actor for Scrimgeour, but I must admit that Billy Connolly seems like a good choice to me.

For once, I agree with Jezebel in the opinion that Orlando Bloom would be a terrible move by the casting directors for Harry Potter. Not only would he attract the thousands of fangirls (which Harry Potter does not need, mind you) of him, but it would be terribly expensive. Since you have proposed him as Bill, let us look at it logically. An actor like Orlando Bloom costs tons of money to cast for even the largest movies. He is incredibly famous, and thus very expensive. For the small role that you propose him in, it would stress HP's funds very tightly. He is a terrible actor for this character simply because it would cost about the same amount to cast Bloom for Bill as it would to cast about five different actors for five different characters of the same magnitude. If you want Harry Potter to become a movie series dominated by fangirls, I am afraid that that will not happen. You have Rupert and Dan and you should be happy with them. ;)


Hahaha, 'for once' you agree with me. Sorry, that made me laugh :lol:
Harry Potter definately doesn't need anymore "fangirls". Especially Orlando's.


I'm glad to see more people jump on the "McGregor for Weasley" wagon! I know he'd be expensive to cast, especially for that small part, but he'd be perfect!

I'm wondering if anyone has thought of David Jason for Horace Slughorn?

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does anybody else just not like helena bonham carter and thinks that she's not that great of an actress?

I haven't seen many of Helena's films, but the ones I have seen I like. She's not my favorite actress, but she's good enough. I'm liking the idea of her as Bellatrix, that's for sure!

Yeah, Helena looks like she's going to be great as Bellatrix. She looks like she has the whole crazy persona down. I can't wait to see her!

No. Definately not. Orlando Bloom should never be in any of these films. He's just not right.
Plus the addition of him would mean bringing along his emense following of squeeling, swooning, pre-teen little girls. Not a good thing (sorry if you're one of those girls ;) ).

Of course...that's exactly what Bill is...a superstar cool type...
Orlando could be good with red hair... But it's not a big enough part!

I haven't seen many of Helena's films, but the ones I have seen I like. She's not my favorite actress, but she's good enough. I'm liking the idea of her as Bellatrix, that's for sure!

To me she plays repellantly selfish characters...so great for Bellatrix!

I don't think Orlando could fit in these movies. I love him, but he wouldn't be right for the Harry Potter movies.

I don't think Orlando could fit in these movies. I love him, but he wouldn't be right for the Harry Potter movies.

He most definately would not be right for these films.

I don't know if I've said it before, or if someone else round here has mentioned it, but I'm also throwing out there the idea of Bill Nighy as Greyback. Yes? No? Maybe?
I'm stuck solid on either Geoffrey Rush or Bill Nighy being cast for this part. I'm going to be terribly dissapointed if neither one of them are (which will most likely be the case).

does anybody else just not like helena bonham carter and thinks that she's not that great of an actress?
Perhaps you would rather discuss this here: Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix Lestrange (http://cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=90025&highlight=helena)
I don't know if I've said it before, or if someone else round here has mentioned it, but I'm also throwing out there the idea of Bill Nighy as Greyback. Yes? No? Maybe?
I'm stuck solid on either Geoffrey Rush or Bill Nighy being cast for this part. I'm going to be terribly dissapointed if neither one of them are (which will most likely be the case).
Do I sense a Pirates fan? Well, I must admit that I do not know Bill Nighy too well, having only seen him in Pirates 2 (which he did very well in), but he looks like he might be able to pull Greyback off. However, I think he might be a little too old and he might look more stern than mean (more like a teacher than a ferocious werewolf). I continuously bring back my own favorites (I must apologize to those who I know are growing weary of them), but I think that Rufus Sewell would be the perfect Greyback. Perfect looks and perfect acting talent for this character.

Do I sense a Pirates fan? Well, I must admit that I do not know Bill Nighy too well, having only seen him in Pirates 2 (which he did very well in), but he looks like he might be able to pull Greyback off. However, I think he might be a little too old and he might look more stern than mean (more like a teacher than a ferocious werewolf). I continuously bring back my own favorites (I must apologize to those who I know are growing weary of them), but I think that Rufus Sewell would be the perfect Greyback. Perfect looks and perfect acting talent for this character.

Ah yes, I'm definately a Pirates fan ;)
If you've only seen Bill Nighy in Pirates then you're missing out. Seriously, the man is brilliant. I think he's the perfect age for Greyback. I think it's and older character anyways. Mid-50's is what I see. So Nighy would be perfect!
Rufus Sewell (as you might have guessed I would say) is far too young. Not mean-looking enough either.
I think age is going to play a big part in casting for this character. Some people see him as an older man, some see him as somewhat younger (30's or 40's maybe). Either way it'll be interesting to see how it turns out! I'm terribly excited to see this character. I'm dead set on Bill Nighy (or Geoffrey Rush, of course) playing him.

I'm also throwing out there the idea of Bill Nighy as Greyback. Yes? No? Maybe?
He was SLARDIBARDFARST (?sp) in Hitchhiker's Guide, and the Aging rock star in Love Actually right?

I've only ever seen him play comic roles. I need greyback to scare the bejazzus out of me.

Jack Nicholson from the Shining with canine teeth.

I'm wondering if anyone has thought of David Jason for Horace Slughorn?

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That works!

Ah yes, I'm definately a Pirates fan ;)
If you've only seen Bill Nighy in Pirates then you're missing out. Seriously, the man is brilliant. I think he's the perfect age for Greyback. I think it's and older character anyways. Mid-50's is what I see. So Nighy would be perfect!
Rufus Sewell (as you might have guessed I would say) is far too young. Not mean-looking enough either.
Yes, I believe that you are right. Greyback would have to be about 20 years older than Lupin in order to have attacked him. Therefore, around 50 is the appropriate age. I must admit, though, that Geoffrey Rush does not look like Greyback as I imagine him. And, as I have already said, Bill Nighy looks more like a stern teacher than a vicious werewolf. Rufus Sewell, on the other hand, has the perfect look, and it does not take much at all nowadays to make an actor look older.

He most definately would not be right for these films.

I don't know if I've said it before, or if someone else round here has mentioned it, but I'm also throwing out there the idea of Bill Nighy as Greyback. Yes? No? Maybe?
I'm stuck solid on either Geoffrey Rush or Bill Nighy being cast for this part. I'm going to be terribly dissapointed if neither one of them are (which will most likely be the case).

I love Bill Nighy. He is so understated and so underrated as an actor. If you have only seen him as Davy Jones in the last Pirate movie, might I suggest viewing Shawn of the Dead? He was also in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, and a number of other movies. I've loved him in everything I've seen him in.

He'd make a fair Greyback.

Somehow Alan "The Rock's Eyebrow" Blunt (Another character Bill's played, from Stormbreaker), isn't working for me.

I think Bill Nighy is great, especially since he did the voice of Sam Gamgee in the radio BBC version of LotR with Ian Holm doing Frodo. He'd be great in a Harry Potter film - whatever the role!
To Lindaluna - I agree that Jack Nicholson would be good as Greyback - him and his creepy smile - I can just see him saying that line to Dumbledore ..."Delicious, delicious...".

I love David Warner and I can just see him in that role

I'm so thrilled some people agree with me. At first I wanted to see him as Dumbledore, but I immediately envisioned him as Scrimgeour from the very first description of him looking "rather like an old lion" (I met him after a performance of King Lear, and with his long hair and beard and lanky physique that was exactly the impression I had of him), the "streaks of gray in his mane of tawny hair" (well, now it's a few streaks of tawny in his mane of gray hair) and bushy eyebrows, and most especially his "rangy, loping grace even though he walked with a slight limp." All through the book, JKR's descriptions of the character fit David Warner so perfectly, including his personality and that haughtiness that he portrays so well, it's hard for me to believe she wasn't thinking of him for the part.

I love Liam Neeson too, but he just doesn't come to mind when I picture Scrimgeour. (Besides, David Warner should have played Ra's Al Ghul in _Batman Begins_ since he epitomized the voice so perfectly in the cartoon series, but that part went to Liam; it's David's turn now!)

Actually, the first Ras (killed when Bruce blows up the place in the mountains) was played by Ken Wantanabe, the second Ras (Ducard), was Neeson - I thought Neeson was an American?

I thought Neeson was an American?
Liam Neeson (http://imdb.com/name/nm0000553/) was born in Ireland, so I'm guessing that he is not an American (even if he moved to America, he could still play a role in the Harry Potter films). However, as I have previously said, I do not think that Neeson is the right man for any role in the series.

Sorry if it's already been brought up, but i'd love to see Stephen Fry as someone... anyone really... I don't care I just want him in the movie somewhere, him and Hugh Laurie!

Plus I think Geoffry Rush or Bill Nighy would be great as Greyback, except Rush is an Australian, so I guess that leaves Bill?

I don't know if anybody has suggested this, but I thought today that Glen Close would be great as Mrs Blacks portrait :lol:

My pick for Rufus Scrimgeour would be Billy Connolly. He's got the hair, the eyebrows and even the 'loping grace'. He's also got a bit of a maniacal look in his eyes when he isn't even acting.

I really want Stephen Fry to play Horace Slughorn (based on his brilliant interpretation of him in the audiobooks) but I doubt he will be picked, it's much more likely that David Jason would get the part, which, to be fair, he'd play really well.

Joanna Lumley would be good as Narcissa, she's naturally elegant but can play vile characters quite easily. She's older than Jason Isaacs (Lucius) but I don't know if it'd be noticable to be honest, she's taken good care of herself!

, Hugh Grant,
.

Over my dead body!

Hehe yeah im the same, No Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom(even though he's gorgeous :drool: )
I dont think we'll see Stephen Fry in the movies as he reads for the audio books, but i think he would be fab in any part, he's very funny!
(oh it just came to me maybe he can voice the part of grawp?)
I would like Tim Roth to play the part of MORFIN!?:cool:

I think Stephen Fry would make the perfect Slughorn. He's got that touch that would make Slughorn come alive on the screen

I don't know if anybody has suggested this, but I thought today that Glen Close would be great as Mrs Blacks portrait :lol:
It's too bad that she is American and that she would simply be too expensive to cast for such a minor role (a role that will no doubt be cut).
I would like Tim Roth to play the part of MORFIN!?
I have previously given my views on the casting of Morfin and Merope (and Marvolo, for that matter): They need not cast someone specifically for this role. Any extra will do.

The reason why I say this is because the actor/actress will be covered in so much make-up/costuming that it would make casting someone specific pointless. Any extra can have make-up put on them, and since none but Marvolo truly talk (the one they might want to cast specifically), than acting ability is not necessary. It is pointless to pay an actor/actress a large sum of money for this type of role.

The reason why I say this is because the actor/actress will be covered in so much make-up/costuming that it would make casting someone specific pointless. Any extra can have make-up put on them, and since none but Marvolo truly talk (the one they might want to cast specifically), than acting ability is not necessary. It is pointless to pay an actor/actress a large sum of money for this type of role.

Why cast Robbie coltrane then? and yes i know he plays more of a larger role in the story, but lets not say just because Morfin, Merope and Marvolo arent main characters they dont have the right to be played by the best actor they can get, well-known or not, i dont mind, all i'm saying is that Tim Roth would be really good, he did a good job in Planet of the Apes, and his character came through quite well! :)

Whose to say how much they should/are geting paid, Tim might do it for free!:lol:

How about Hayden Christiansen as a young Tom Riddle?

I like Claudia Black! As for Slughorn, I saw Ian McNiece and as for Scrimgeour, Edward Woodward.
Jo Lumley, stick her in somewhere...she's great in anything!

I thing Ian Mckellen would be a good Scrimgeour.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Ian McKellen is brilliant, but he'll never be in a HP film. And rightly so. He was in LOTR and X-Men. That's enough fantasy for him. If he adds HP to his repertoire it'll be overkill I think.

I don't know if I've said it before, or if someone else round here has mentioned it, but I'm also throwing out there the idea of Bill Nighy as Greyback. Yes? No? Maybe? Awwww he is far too nice to play such a horrible character. Though I must admit, he was pretty evil in Underworld :agree:

Awwww he is far too nice to play such a horrible character. Though I must admit, he was pretty evil in Underworld :agree:

Well, he is quite "nice". I hate that term. But I know what you mean.
I think he does strange/creepy/obscure characters like this very well though.

How about Nick Hoult (About a Boy, Skins) for YoungVoldemort?

~TheInvisibleFiend~

I like the idea of Billy Nighy as Scrimgeour and Sean Bean for Greybeck.

Oh yeah, and Timm Curry as Phinneaus Nigalus ( I know it's probably the 100th time I've said it and I know they would probably cut him, but I just needed to add my 10 c worth...)

Sean Bean for Greybeck. That sounds great. Sean Bean can do a good 'evil'.

That sounds great. Sean Bean can do a good 'evil'.

Sean is great at "evil", but he's far too buff and manly for Greyback.
Greyback should be powerful, but not "strong". He should be more like Dracula: fast on his feet, agile, and cunning. Not just brute strength. Which is what I'm afraid they're going to go with :no:

Sean is great at "evil", but he's far too buff and manly for Greyback.
Greyback should be powerful, but not "strong". He should be more like Dracula: fast on his feet, agile, and cunning. Not just brute strength. Which is what I'm afraid they're going to go with :no:
Sean is great at evil, but he's a lot more cool and smooth than my mental image of Greyback. The picture in my head is sort of like Steve Buscemi, scruffy and unbalanced. :lol:

Has anyone suggested Christian Bale for any roles? I know he is Welsh, so I assume he's "eligible." I can't imagine what role would be right for him, maybe Bill? But I'd love him in anything!

Hmm. Christian Bale? I love him, but I can't see him in a HP film. There really isn't a good character for him.
He's a little too dark for Bill. If he's anything he's a "bad guy".

Can anyone think of a role for Judy Dench, if she wanted one? I had thought she could be an Umbridge, but evidently not.

If it counts for anything, I saw Gaspard Ulliel as Voldemort after Hogwarts while I was reading Half-Blood Prince. I think he'd be fantastic.

Bale's Welsh?! I had him down as American.

Or are you confusing Batman with Gareth Bale?

Bale's Welsh?! I had him down as American.

Or are you confusing Batman with Gareth Bale?

Haha, nope. Christian Bale is definately NOT American. He's one of the few great actors who can pull off a very believable American accent though.

Can anyone think of a role for Judy Dench, if she wanted one? I had thought she could be an Umbridge, but evidently not.Hogwarts Express trolley lady? :D

Hogwarts Express trolley lady? :D

Haha, oh gosh! What a complete slap in the face that would be if she took on that role :lol:
Former Queen of England....now...Hogwarts Express trolley lady :lol:

I would have liked her as Madam Bones.

Haha, nope. Christian Bale is definately NOT American. He's one of the few great actors who can pull off a very believable American accent though.
I think Bale is a good actor, and you're right about him doing a great American accent he was in 'Newsies' doing a New York accent and got it down perfectly (loved that movie). He was a good guy in that movie though, he can do nice!
They could make him all up and he could do Mundungus! :lol:

I still want Ewan McGregor to do Bill :D

Can anyone think of a role for Judy Dench, if she wanted one? I had thought she could be an Umbridge, but evidently not.
How about Neville's grandmum?? There just aren't any more big roles left. She coulda done a fab job with Mrs. Figg.

Ooo I hadn't thought of her for Neville's grandmother. That's quite a good idea actually. Still a slight step down from her usual roles though, lol. It would be fun to see her in a HP movie though.

I fully support Ewan McGregor as Bill. Amen!

I reckon after the hubbub around Helen Mirren, the producers are going to try and shoehorn her in somewhere. Why haven't Judi Dench and Patrick Stewart been in these films yet?

I reckon after the hubbub around Helen Mirren, the producers are going to try and shoehorn her in somewhere. Why haven't Judi Dench and Patrick Stewart been in these films yet?

Patrick Stewart was my choice for Dumbledore after Richard Harris died! Sadly, no one listens to me... :lol:

Mine would be Bob Hoskins or John Rys Davies for Slughorn , Christopher Lee for Scrimgour , Helea Bonham Carter as Bellatrix maybe I'll have to see her in film 5 to see how she does with the role .

I would like to know who will play Lavender in HBP. For some reason, I have always imagined her as a black girl. I am not sure if her physical description is in the books.

I would love Lavender to be brown... not black girl... I would love her if she was portrayed like Ashanti in John Tucker Must Die (an american movie) since she is much like Lavender's character in book6

oh yeah... patrick stewart would make a good DD... :-)

Hmm...Peter Kay as Slughorn, i'm trying to think of a Lavender...

hugh grant as scrimegour! lol!

I would like to know who will play Lavender in HBP. For some reason, I have always imagined her as a black girl. I am not sure if her physical description is in the books.

really? I've always seen her as a curvy, wuite pretty but not stunning girl with wavy sandy-blond hair and a curvy figure.
i was actually qutie surprised when i realised her description had never been described!
but i think hte girl who used to play her was black. I wonder what JK says. Hmmm.

Keira Knightley as Romilda. Except she's too old.
I just think it would be funny.

In reference to the couple of suggestions that Patrick Stewart would make a good Dumbledore. I strongly disagree. Patrick Stewart is great, but he would have been a far worse decision than even Michael Gambon!
In my opinion, Richard Harris was and always will be the best Dumbledore. No one can replace him. Even despite the fact that I can't seem to get the image of Ian McKellen out of my mind while reading the books. I guess that's due to the fact that Dumbledore's character is so much like Gandalf that it's easy to get the two characters crossed in one's mind.

But I digress ;)

Just saw the excellent "Joyeux Noel". I say Gary Lewis (he played Billy Elliot's dad too) for Scrimgeour!

After holding my tongue, until after seeing "tonks" in the movie (I was lucky enough to see an advanced OotP screening) I must ask why Keira Knightley wasn't cast in this role? SHE was perfect for the role and it's pathetic that the actor who plays "tonks" is no where near what is portrayed in the book. Simply, pathetic.:grumble:

Sorrry if I repeat a few other suggestions, I'm a brand new student!. I think that HBC is perfect or the role of Bellatrix, but for the role of Tonks it really should have been Anna Friel, who would have been perfect for it added to that she's the real life partner of David Thewlis who plays Remus!! I think that Gambon has ruined Dumbledore (just too loud & agressive), Richard Harris will always be Dumbledore in my mind, if fact whenever I read the books I hear him speaing the words of DD. For the role of Scrimgeour, I saw a suggestion for Liam Neeson and he would be perfect for the role, however what about Christopher Ecclestone? Also John Rhys Davis as Slughorn. Ameila Bones should be DAME Judi Dench.

Mine would be Bob Hoskins or John Rys Davies for Slughorn , Christopher Lee for Scrimgour , Helea Bonham Carter as Bellatrix maybe I'll have to see her in film 5 to see how she does with the role .

Ooh, good call on Slughorn! Either actor would be good, imho.

And Christopher Lee for Scrimgeour? Nice! :)

Haha, oh gosh! What a complete slap in the face that would be if she took on that role :lol:
Former Queen of England....now...Hogwarts Express trolley lady :lol:

i think you're getting judy dench and helen mirrim mixed up! they do look alike though. :)

i would love to see judy dench in these films but i can't see where.

how about colin firth for the new minster of magic whose name i can't actually spell!

i think you're getting judy dench and helen mirrim mixed up! they do look alike though.

Judi Dench did play a Queen - Victoria :)

i think you're getting judy dench and helen mirrim mixed up! they do look alike though. :)

How in the world could you get those two mixed up? They look nothing alike (Mirren is gorgeous! Dench is...not). Both superb actresses though.
Dame Judi did play the Queen of England, just not the same one that Mirren played ;)

John Rhys Davis for Slughorn......baaaad decision. The only movie I like him in was LOTR. Other than that, I honestly think he's quite a bad actor.

Judi Dench did play a Queen - Victoria :)

She was also Queen Elizabeth I in Shakespeare in Love.