Miscellaneous Actor Speculation v4

v 3 is here (http://www.cosforums.com/showthread.php?t=63368)

Who will play the remaining uncast parts in the final three movies.

This is the place to post your speculations on Tonks, Bellatrix, Narcissa, Slughorn, etc.

Have fun :)

I wonder where Brian Cox would be able to fit in all of this.

unfortunately- it seems they'v'e already cast all of the Brits that I would know of. i dont know any non A list UK actors, did they snatch 'em all up?
who's left? i'd love to google some names and fantasize!

According to this article (http://www.cinematical.com/2005/11/20/cinematical-seven-brits-to-cast-in-harry-potter/), Judi Dench, Hugh Grant, Helena Bonham Carter, Colin Firth, Simon Callow, Joanna Lumley, and Christopher Lee are the well-known British actors left to cast.

I for one would like to see Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix. Christopher Lee would be a good choice for Scrimgeour, but I hope Liam Neeson gets that part.

According to this article (http://www.cinematical.com/2005/11/20/cinematical-seven-brits-to-cast-in-harry-potter/), Judi Dench, Hugh Grant, Helena Bonham Carter, Colin Firth, Simon Callow, Joanna Lumley, and Christopher Lee are the well-known British actors left to cast.

I for one would like to see Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix. Christopher Lee would be a good choice for Scrimgeour, but I hope Liam Neeson gets that part.


DOH! what was i thinking!
Helena Bonham Carter is like... perfect. I cant see her as Bellatrix though. Hmmm. I'd make up a character just for her to play.
I agree with you regarding Christopher Lee.
I dont see room for Colin Firth- he's too...... soft for the film. Maybe in the first two, or the 3rd even, but this is WAR- we dont need Mr. Darcy.
Liam Neeson ((i thought he was a Scott!?!?!))-- again, he's ACE!
I don't know the other actors by name, i'm going to have to goolge them.

According to this article (http://www.cinematical.com/2005/11/20/cinematical-seven-brits-to-cast-in-harry-potter/), Judi Dench, Hugh Grant, Helena Bonham Carter, Colin Firth, Simon Callow, Joanna Lumley, and Christopher Lee are the well-known British actors left to cast.

I for one would like to see Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix. Christopher Lee would be a good choice for Scrimgeour, but I hope Liam Neeson gets that part.


wait, Joanna Lumley= Ab Fab?

DOH! what was i thinking!
Helena Bonham Carter is like... perfect. I cant see her as Bellatrix though. Hmmm. I'd make up a character just for her to play.
I agree with you regarding Christopher Lee.
I dont see room for Colin Firth- he's too...... soft for the film. Maybe in the first two, or the 3rd even, but this is WAR- we dont need Mr. Darcy.
Liam Neeson ((i thought he was a Scott!?!?!))-- again, he's ACE!
I don't know the other actors by name, i'm going to have to goolge them.




wait, Joanna Lumley= Ab Fab?

Yep, that's her, lol. The only film with Lumley in it that I can think of is James and the Giant Peach. Judging by her role in it, Aunt Spiker, I think it's safe to say that she would be spot on for Sirius's mum. :rotfl:

Oh, and she also had a part in Corpse Bride but I can't remember who.

i want kate winslet to play something, but i dont have any clue as to whom.

I guess she's American, but I always envisioned Angelica Houston playing Bellatrix. heh. Oh well.

Clive Owen needs a part...any part. Perhaps an older Tom Riddle?

I guess she's American, but I always envisioned Angelica Houston playing Bellatrix. heh. Oh well.

but she's got BRit down to a T. matters not where she is from

Clive Owen needs a part...any part. Perhaps an older Tom Riddle?

i was thinking the SAME thing-- but pehaps he's a trend right now.

but she's got BRit down to a T. matters not where she is from

Actually it does matter; the casting directors and JKR herself have said that absolutely no American actors are to be allowed in the films. And, really, would you actually want a non-British actor with a fake accent in the movies?

Colin Salmon IS Kingsley Shacklebolt... There is no one better...

Actually it does matter; the casting directors and JKR herself have said that absolutely no American actors are to be allowed in the films. And, really, would you actually want a non-British actor with a fake accent in the movies?

i dont think the integrity of the work would be sacraficed in any way, then i dont have a problem with it

I don't know about anyone else, but after watching GoF I was really, really glad JKR had put her foot down about having only British actors in the films- and it isn't just about the integrity of the matter, it also works out economically, given that all the filming takes place in the U.K.

My personal choice would be Helena Bonham Carter for Bellatrix, and (if they keep her role in) someone unknown for Merope. Possibly Emily Blunt from My Summer of Love- she's just about the right age, too.

And btw, Kate Winslet is British. Not American (I seem to be getting that from posts further up the page).

i don't think it'd work having clive owen as an older tom riddle purely because we've now seen Voldemort as Ralph Feinnes and the pysical differences between the two are too great to cast clive owen as what would be a younger version of the Voldemort the Ralph Feinnes plays.

christopher lee would be good as Scrimgeour though! you just gotta love that man!
a lot of people are wanting Hlena Bonham Carter to play Narcissa but i'm not convinced that she'd be right for the role (as much as i love her)

True. Clive isn't a spring chicken anymore. But I would like to see him in some role. Paul Bettany also seems a candidate...but for who I don't know.

a lot of people are wanting Helena Bonham Carter to play Narcissa but i'm not convinced that she'd be right for the role

I dunno you know . . . she could be quite good . . . if she looked the way she did in Fight Club. Besides, did Narcissa actually do much in the book?

I think people missed the suggestion: Narcisa - Emily Watson. I think she would be fantastic.

And Christopher Lee would be just dreadful as Slughorn, in my opinion. Give that role to John Rhys-Davis. He was born to play Slughorn.

As for Liam Neeson, I think he would be brilliant as the new Minister.

Or maybe Tom Riddle Father. No one can deny that Fiennes looks a lot like him.

What about one of the D'Abo sisters for Narcissa?

eta: I guess they're not sisters, but rather cousins. Olivia and Maryam.

A personal favourtie of mine is Claudia Black (http://scifi.punt.nl/upload/tv/stargate_claudia_black.gif) for Narcissa. She has a kind of dark appeal to her.

Maybe Miranda Otto (http://film.onet.pl/_i/plotki/duze/m/miranda_otto_1.jpg) for Tonks. A couple of wigs may be needed though.

Hehe, just noticed their both Australian. Coincedence. =p

Who can we suggest to play the old lady, Tom goes to visit to get the hufflepuff cup? Judi Dentch maybe? or Mrs cole, in HBP? or is that to far down the line? There are so many new and interesting parts, but i agree with what someone put before, iv been happy with their choices and im conviced they wont let the books down(JK wont allow it,i bet!) :evil:

Emily Watson has always been far too sweet looking to be Narcissa for me. I love her and consider her a wonderful actress, but her round face doesn't really suit the cold, aristocratic Cissy that I pictured. But then that's just my image.

I'd say one of the Richardson sisters for Narcissa. I love Natasha RIchardson, but she's a bit too earthy and Joely Richardson does have the right colouring for Narcissa. Of course, she would also have to be able to act the part, but since both the Richardsons have been splendiferous in the past, I'm not too bothered.

Summary:
Joely Richarson for Cissy.
Kelly MacDonald for Tonks.

LOL, that article has a response that was so funny I need to share it:

If Prof. Flitwick can transform from a gray haired older man to a younger man with black hair and Tom the barkeeper at the Leaky Cauldron can suddenly become a bald hunchback, then I would like to see Firenze change from a hideously bad CG animated character into a blend of Jude Law and a horse.

Wow, that's a good plan! That would look really much closer to my mental image of Firenze. :D

Mike, I liked Claudia Black and Miranda Otto for your choices. Australia IS a British Commonwealth, perhaps it counts? If so, I want Geoffrey Rush for Scrimgeour! Though, they'd have to temper the accents a bit (but I've seen them all do flawless British accents in movies anyway so it's probably not an issue).

John Rhys-Davies would be PERFECT as Slughorn, wow. Totally perfect!

A personal favourtie of mine is Claudia Black (http://scifi.punt.nl/upload/tv/stargate_claudia_black.gif) for Narcissa. She has a kind of dark appeal to her.

Maybe Miranda Otto (http://film.onet.pl/_i/plotki/duze/m/miranda_otto_1.jpg) for Tonks. A couple of wigs may be needed though.

Hehe, just noticed their both Australian. Coincedence. =p

Claudia Black is not pretty enough to be Narcissa. She has to be more graceful in an evil kind of way. I don't see that in her.

Madonna = Bellatrix
Hugh Grant = Muggle Minister

We need an Aberforth = Peter O'Toole?
Scrimegeour = Sean Connery?

They should definitely cast SEAN CONNERY as Rufus Scrimegour. That would be totally awesome. I think that Keira Knightley should play the role of Merope. that would be interesting. I think it would be cool to see Samuel L. Jackson to play Kingsley Shackelbolt even though he is American. What the hell does Rowling have against Americans? We buy all here books! lol

I wish there would be open casting calls for Tonks...I would love to try out for her!!! :upset:

Colin Firth, Liam Neeson and Sean Connery...I don't care which characters they get to play!!

I liked the idea of Liam Neeson as the new Prime Minister...
I agree that Colin Salmon would be good for Kingsley Shacklebolt!!

I absolutely LOVE the idea of revamping Firenze, Blech! I also hate the CG version, yes Jude would just be fabulous! As far as hiring americans, according to IMDB Zoe Wanamaker (Madam Hooch) was born in NYC, whats that all about? She was probably just born there, but she was still born in the US!!! Prior to PoA, I always thought Carol Kane would have been the ultimate Professor Trewlaney. Emma Thompson did a great job, it just wasn't what I had pictured though!

i think the easiest explanation for why there are no american artors or actresses in the films is simple......how many american people appear in the books?

John Rhys-Davies would be PERFECT as Slughorn, wow. Totally perfect!

Wow, he would be good. He'd fit in perfectly, hes an excellent actor.

Claudia Black is not pretty enough to be Narcissa. She has to be more graceful in an evil kind of way. I don't see that in her.

She can be pretty at times. She looked quite good in the newest Stargate season. But you have a point, she doesn't have alot of grace to her.

Claudia Black, not pretty enough? What? Come on! She's gorgeous! But I would rather see her as Bellatrix. Is she in Stargate as well, by the way? I loved her in Farscape.

Ok the only person who I can see playing Slughorn (and now that I have thought of him, I picture him when I read) is Jim Broadbent. He would be absolutely perfect. I know this is an actress who is a little too mainstream right now, but I can just hear Kiera Knightley saying "Wotcher, Harry". If they kept her kind of plain, I think she could be a convincing Tonks. I liked the article's idea of Jude Law Firenze, because I always wondered where he would come in haha. I can't think of anyone to play Narcissa, but Claudia Black would be a perfect Bellatrix, however, she is Australian and to my knowledge the only actor who is not British is the actor who plays Seamus, who is of course, Irish. I would love dearly to see Liam Neeson in the movies, but can't really see a place for him.

I'm glad someone mentioned Kiera Knightly, I was gonna get fairly annoyed if no one thought of her. If they kept her plain, ya she'd be a great Tonks, & I can also see her playing Merope so. Now, a VERY OUTSTANDING, AMAZING British actor no one has mentioned(shame on you people)....is Christian Bale!!!!!!!!!! Now, I have no idea what part he could play(I imagine many since he is so good & so willing to change his pyhsical appearances for roles) but he should be mentioned & since no one else has I am. Maybe he'd make a good maurader from Snapes memory....ya, that could work. What you guys think? Ya ok, he's Welsh/British. But still people! =)

For Scrimgeour I always envisioned either of the three actors here... Liam Neeson, Jeremy Irons or Bill Nighy. Just when I read lion like I thought of those three.

For Bellatrix I was thinking along the lines of Rachel Weisz (sp). She has always from what I have seen played a decent female let's make her evil.

If actors from the British Commonwealth are included I wouldn't mind seeing Cate Blanchett give a go at playing Draco's mum. Selflessly of course I wouldn't mind auditioning for Tonks haha. Seriously as long as Tonks is not by some mega star it's all good, this obviously is a dig at Keira Knightly.

Umbridge I have always wanted Patricia Routledge but knowing my luck Mrs Bucket has probably kicked the bucket. I mean that completely with no offence attached to it whatsoever.

Slughorn you might be able to get away with Ben Kingsley...

Oh and whoever said this quote "I dont see room for Colin Firth- he's too...... soft for the film. Maybe in the first two, or the 3rd even, but this is WAR- we dont need Mr. Darcy" you are a genius. I still can not stop laughing.

I can just imagine Firth there with a wet tee asking Voldemort gently to step outside...

Miki xxx

Claudia Black, not pretty enough? What? Come on! She's gorgeous! But I would rather see her as Bellatrix. Is she in Stargate as well, by the way? I loved her in Farscape.

She was Vala in the first episodes of season 9. Shes gone, for now. Rumoured to come back. =D

I would love her as Narcissa. Its pretty much a perfect match. Hell, i'll go crazy if she isn't! =0

I can just imagine Firth there with a wet tee asking Voldemort gently to step outside... Miki xxx
Well, I sort of agree, but did you see him in the final swordfight in Valmont? Pretty convincing.

I think steve coogan could do a good role though i don't know what

has anyone thought of Catherine Zeta-Jones for Bellatrix?- she IS Welsh and I think she has the coloring for it - I think she has great potential to be evil!

something tells me that there won't be any massive Hollywood-esque names involved in the remaining films as it can be that their celebrity status alone will detract from the character that they play.

claudia black superb idea!

Isn't the guy who played Lockhart (name TOTALLY escapes me!) pretty massive Hollywoodish? And Alan Rickman? And Emma Thompson? And Ralph Fiennes?

Kenneth Brannar(sp) played Lockhart,supose they are but they havent been in any big blockbuster movies! Of course Rickman was in Die Hard, but that was 16years ago and hes changed so much. But i know what ur getting at, think they prefer the actors to be less hollywood! if that makes any sense!
p.s happy St Andrews day to all u Scots out there! :clap:

Who do you think should protray Tom Riddle for movie six? Do you think it's still possible for the same guy who played Tom Riddle in COS (Christian Coulson) to play the teenage Tom Riddle in HBP? Or would he be too old by then? He's 11 years older than Daniel Radcliffe after all.

What about the adult Tom Riddle, the one who met with Hepzibah Smith? Maybe since Christian Coulson will be older, he'll play the adult Tom Riddle instead? Or will it be Ralph Fiennes?

What do you think is the best way to cast Tom Riddle for HBP in three stages of life, Child, Teenage and Adult?

A personal favourtie of mine is Claudia Black (http://scifi.punt.nl/upload/tv/stargate_claudia_black.gif) for Narcissa. She has a kind of dark appeal to her.

Maybe Miranda Otto (http://film.onet.pl/_i/plotki/duze/m/miranda_otto_1.jpg) for Tonks. A couple of wigs may be needed though.

Hehe, just noticed their both Australian. Coincedence. =p

Well, I LOVE Miranda Otto and I think she could make a perfect Tonks, if she were like 10 years younger and British. Oh, yes, I know that Australia is from the Commonwealth, but I don't think that counts. :( Can you hear Miranda Otto saying "Wootcher, Harry?"
I have to confess that I can't tell the difference between the Brittish accent and the Australian accent :blush: (sorry), but that's the problem about non-British actors: the accent.
Tonks is British, so she has to be played by a British actress.
If things were different, Cate Blanchett would be my main option to play Narcissa. I always see Cate when I think of Narcissa.

Yeah, i was thinking about the age. Maybe Anna paquin from x-men. But shes American i think. If only she was British. She would fit the part brilliantly.

I think they'll need 3 Tom Riddles: the eleven year old at the orphanage, the teenage Riddle and then Fiennes can play LV if they keep the later memory.

Tom had only just left school when he offed Hepzibah so Tom 2 could do that scene (if they keep it).

So:

Tom 1 - orphanage
Tom 2 - with Slughorn, at the Riddle House and at Hepzibah's
Tom 3 (Fiennes) - jobhunting at Hogwarts

I think Kate Winslet would make a good Narcissa.

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje for Kingsley!
Christopher Lee for Scrimgeour!
Me for Luna!

First off while I was reading the books Angelica Houston was Bellatrix. but since we are happily locked into just Brits, after much careful consideration I have come up with this

-Tonks-Marsha Thomason-Victoria in the Black Knight and mom in Haunted mansion

-Bellatrix-Helen Bonham Carter-Fight Club, Merlin, and many more

-Narcissa-Miranda Otto-Eowyn, in LOTR

-Slughorn-Terry Jones-Monty Python

-Kingsly Shacklebolt-Vas Blackwood-Rory Breaker in Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels

-Bill Weasly-Paul Bettany-Chaucer in Knights Tale (I think he would be cute as a red head

-Scrimgeour- (I am really tied on this one so you guys tell me what you think)
-Billy Connelly (nothing wrong with Scots)-who's been in everything
-Tom Wilkinson-Sir Nolty in the Black Knight

Elizabeth Hurley might make a good Bellatrix(though Im partial to Angelica Houston idea) but I mean Liz played the devil in Bedazzled, how much more evil can you get?! Ok, she was rather nice in it but can you blame her? I mean she was up against the incredibley adorable Brendan Fraiser...I think I'd be a liitle bit nicer to him too.
John Rhys Davies as Slughorn(he's born for the role)!! Kate Winslet it gorgeous & a superb actress & just positvely lovely....but, they decribe Narcissa as really slender. Kate's far from fat but she's just too curvy to be Narcissa in my opion. Joely Richardson would be a good Narcissa though.

"Bill Weasly-Paul Bettany-Chaucer in Knights Tale (I think he would be cute as a red head"
He would be perfect!! I adore him, he's hilarious & would do the part justice.

-Bill Weasly-Paul Bettany-Chaucer in Knights Tale (I think he would be cute as a red head

Aw man, I love that guy. He was in 'A Beautiful Mind' I love that movie. Don't know how he would be as Bill, but I'd be happy just to see him in it. :p

Y'know, half the time the casting department for HP hardly ever picks who we think is the obvious choice......usually its someone out of the blue (though still brilliant at acting). Perfect examples of this include Mad Eye, Lupin, and Sirius (to an extent). Now, saying that, I agree about Keira for Tonks.....

Here is my suggestion for Bellatrix Lestrange:

Marina Sirtis

....better known as formerly as Deanna Troi of "Trek" fame.

She fits the criteria looks wise-

She has Raven hair, Heavy-lidded eyes, and the remnants of beauty (she's in her 40's so she shows very obvious signs of aging)

She is also British.

Me for Luna!

Oh, yeah, and me for Tonks! :P

-Tonks-Marsha Thomason-Victoria in the Black Knight and mom in Haunted mansion

Correct me if I'm wrong, but... isn't Tonks supposed to be very pale???

-Narcissa-Miranda Otto-Eowyn, in LOTR

She's not British... and if you want someone from LOTR, just take a look at Cate Blanchett, who plays Galadriel. Isn't she the perfect Narcissa? ;) I always see hear when I think of Narcissa. But again, she's not British, so we have to forget about it. :(

Elizabeth Hurley might make a good Bellatrix

Oh, finally someone who thinks as I do: she looks perfect for Bellatrix! :tu:

Ya know, I had a thought last night....I put this in the Michael Gambon thread, but I think it fits better here.

If he were still alive or these movies were made 15 years ago, Peter Cushing would've made a brilliant Dumbledore.

Cate Blanchett looks a little too old and a little too plain for Narcissa in any case. I think it's fair to say that since Bellatrix is described as beautiful, Narcissa has to be stunning too. She was described as 'nice looking' from Harry's POV but maybe if she had a different expression the description might've been more favourable. :p And anyway, Cate's not glamourous enough.

Oh, I think Cate Blanchett is not plain at all!!

Anyway there was not a single word in the books that says that Narcissa is beautiful. She's just supposed to be light-blond, pale and annoyed and to look cold and arystocratic. Cate's all that and much more.

And as for the age, she's the right age or even too young! Hey, cate Blanchett is only 36! How old do you think Narcissa would be? Remember that Lucius is 40!

Anyway, unfortunately Cate is not British.

Yeah, but she looks too old. Anyway, witches and wizards are supposed to look younger than their age, since they've got longer lives.

In GoF Narcissa was described as 'very nice looking'.

Oh, I think Cate Blanchett is not plain at all!!

Anyway there was not a single word in the books that says that Narcissa is beautiful. She's just supposed to be light-blond, pale and annoyed and to look cold and arystocratic. Cate's all that and much more.

And as for the age, she's the right age or even too young! Hey, cate Blanchett is only 36! How old do you think Narcissa would be? Remember that Lucius is 40!

Anyway, unfortunately Cate is not British.

How do you know Lucius is 40? I don't remember anything specifying his age...

Lucius has got to be in his thirties. Harry's parents would be 34 in GoF (if they were alive, of course) and Lucius would only be a bit older than that, I think.
No one agrees with Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje for Kingsley? (He's currently on LOST, by the way, as Mr. Eko.)

How do you know Lucius is 40? I don't remember anything specifying his age...

It's in book 5, in the daily profet, where there's a quote more or less like this: "Lucius malfoy, 40 years old, states that... " something.

Yeah, but she looks too old. Anyway, witches and wizards are supposed to look younger than their age, since they've got longer lives.

I don't think she looks too old at all, but thats a matter of opinion, but as for the witches and wizards being supposed to look younger than their age... Why do you say that??? That's not in the books. And remember the ages of Alan Rickman or Gary Oldman, for example. They are playing people in their mid-thirties. And in OotP says that Rita Skeeter is 40 years old, but Miranda Richardson is 47 and looks even older... so, I don't think that's a good reason, sorry, please, don't hate me for that. :(

Harry's parents would be 34 in GoF (if they were alive, of course)

Yes, 34-35, since they were born in 1960 and harry was born in 1980...

No one agrees with Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje for Kingsley?

I always see Kingsley as Colin salmon, sorry... :(

I like the idea of Claudia Black as Bellatrix. And Cate Blanchett could be Narcissa (if Australians count). But the only person I can imagine as Slughorn is Bob Hoskins. The entire time I was reading Half Blood Prince, Slughorn was Hoskins.

I think they'll need 3 Tom Riddles: the eleven year old at the orphanage, the teenage Riddle and then Fiennes can play LV if they keep the later memory.

Tom had only just left school when he offed Hepzibah so Tom 2 could do that scene (if they keep it).

So:

Tom 1 - orphanage
Tom 2 - with Slughorn, at the Riddle House and at Hepzibah's
Tom 3 (Fiennes) - jobhunting at Hogwarts

Alternatively, Tom 2 and Tom 3 could be played by one young actor (in his mid-twenties) and they could ditch Fiennes to cut down on the casting budget.

I guess she's American, but I always envisioned Angelica Houston playing Bellatrix. heh. Oh well. Me too! (It's Huston (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001378), by the way) She's spot on, since her subtle hambone fits in so well with the other adult actors...but isn't Helen McCrory (http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0567031) already signed up for dear old Trixie? Maybe it's still a rumor.

Alternatively, Tom 2 and Tom 3 could be played by one young actor (in his mid-twenties) and they could ditch Fiennes to cut down on the casting budget. I'd be all for this if they used Max Pirkis (http://us.imdb.com/name/nm1263986)!


I'd love to see Lumley and Saunders (http://us.imdb.com/title/tt0105929) do anything; so maybe Mrs. Black for the former and Puddifoot for the latter? I kind of wish Saunders would play Umbridge instead of Staunton (http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0001767), whose range is too limiting. If they're just casting for the high-pitched voice, they should go with Jane Horrocks (http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0001363), who can at least emote. But maybe the Staunton thing is also still a rumor.

As I've been watching the new Battlestar Galactica, James Callis (http://us.imdb.com/name/nm0130536) is my new Slughorn. How perfect would that be?! I'd totally die!

Y'know, half the time the casting department for HP hardly ever picks who we think is the obvious choice......usually its someone out of the blue (though still brilliant at acting). Perfect examples of this include Mad Eye, Lupin, and Sirius (to an extent). Now, saying that, I agree about Keira for Tonks.....

Here is my suggestion for Bellatrix Lestrange:

Marina Sirtis

....better known as formerly as Deanna Troi of "Trek" fame.

She fits the criteria looks wise-

She has Raven hair, Heavy-lidded eyes, and the remnants of beauty (she's in her 40's so she shows very obvious signs of aging)

She is also British.


Thats actually a great idea. Shes a great actress, and a great person. (Met her before =p)

I just had this idea:

Wouldn't Dame Elizabeth Taylor be just perfect for the old hag Voldemort kills to get the Hufflepuff goblet and the locket? I don't know if she still accepts roles. I mean, it's quite a tiny part, so I guess one day of set would be enough. But she has to play her. It will be awesome.

billy connolly as scrimgeour http://www.staciwilson.com/Lemony/Billy_Connolly72.jpg

Well, I'm not too familiar with British actors, however the one person I would definitely want as Rufus Scrimgeour is Sean Connery. He is, perhaps, a little too well known compared to the other characters. However, his voice strikes me as the perfect resemblance to the character I thought of when reading about Scrimgeour.
I would love for them to get Ian McKellen to do some role. I was hoping he would get cast for Dumbledore after his remarkable performance as Gandalf, but he wasn't. Therefore the only part I could see him in would be the barman from the Hog's Head (who many of us think is Aberforth). Maybe someone will be able to coax McKellen to get that Gandalf beard back on. Or, instead of Ian McKellen, perhaps go for the Saruman actor - Christopher Lee. Both would do well, in my opinion, for a minor role.
I also like, for Morfin, Andrew Ableson. I think he can pull off that evil-type look well. Or, perhaps Ben Cross. He also can pull of that evil look.
I think that Julia Ormond could pull off either Tonks or Bellatrix.
And....despite him not being British....Morgan Freeman for Kingsley Shacklebolt. He's one of my all time favorite actors, and I'd love to see him in my all time favorite series. However, that shall never happen.

I love Sean Connery - but to me, he just doesn't fit the way I envisioned Scrimgeour - I picture someone a little scruffier and rotund.

I thought more along the lines of Jim Broadbent or even Richard Attenborough(although he may be a little old)

And I know she's too "Hollywood" as everyone seems to say but I think that Angelina Jolie would make a great Bella (apart from not being British - though she did play a brit as Lara Croft)

and how about Rhys Ifans for Mundungus? and Romola Garai for Tonks?

You know, it's funny. I can't quite see why so many people here are going for gorgeous actresses to play Bellatrix. I didn't imagine her as a hottie at all. Remember that black haired woman sitting right behind Barty Crouch during the trial scene in Goblet of Fire? SHE would make an awesome Bellatrix. That's exactly how I pictured her when reading the books. Narcissa on the other hand, would definately have to be a stunning beauty. I'd love to see Nicole Kidman play her. I mean who else would be wife to Isaacs and mother to handsome young Mr. Felton?

"You know, it's funny. I can't quite see why so many people here are going for gorgeous actresses to play Bellatrix. I didn't imagine her as a hottie at all. Remember that black haired woman sitting right behind Barty Crouch during the trial scene in Goblet of Fire? SHE would make an awesome Bellatrix. That's exactly how I pictured her when reading the books. Narcissa on the other hand, would definately have to be a stunning beauty. I'd love to see Nicole Kidman play her. I mean who else would be wife to Isaacs and mother to handsome young Mr. Felton?"
True, true. Nicole Kidamn is gorgeous & a FABULOUS actress, besides I think Mr. Issacs would be beyond honored to have her as a "wife" & Mr. Felton would be blown away to have her as his "mother". And your right, with parents like that....I mean, it's easy to see where Draco would get his good looks from. Also, I re-read "Spinners End" in HBP today in school & the whole Narcissa/Snape scene I can see Nicole doing so well!! The whole crying thing & concerned mother....she'd have it nailed. Sure Nicole isn't British but, she'd still be perfect for the role.

It's in book 5, in the daily profet, where there's a quote more or less like this: "Lucius malfoy, 40 years old, states that... " something.


Oh, ok, thanks, I didn't remember that.

Forbes magazine has him listed as 51. :)

I just watched the movie "Elizabeth," and Fanny Ardant, who plays Mary of Guise, fits my mental picture of Bellatrix completely. Unfortunately, she's French.

I like the idea of Claudia Black as Bellatrix. And Cate Blanchett could be Narcissa (if Australians count). But the only person I can imagine as Slughorn is Bob Hoskins. The entire time I was reading Half Blood Prince, Slughorn was Hoskins.

I totally agree with you! :tu:

Narcissa on the other hand, would definately have to be a stunning beauty
Why so??? It's not said in the books.
And as for Draco being beautiful, that's not in the books either, you're confusing the character with the actor. Btw, don't kill me, but I don't think Tom Felton is handsom at all. Forgive me, that's just my opinion.
Still, if you think he's gorgeous, think that he could hgave gotten his looks from his father.
I would hate to see Nicole Kidman as Narcissa (I love Nicole and hate narcissa and can't picture Narcissa as a beauty at all). Fortunately for me she's Australian, not British.
Please, don't hate me for having such different opinions! :blush:

Hey, does anyone know who has already been casted for movie 5, other than Imelda Staunton and Helen McCrory? I really want to know who's going to play Tonks. I heard something about Laura Fraser. At first, I didn't like the idea much, but now I'm starting to like it a lot:
http://www.layoutests.blogger.com.br/laurafraser.JPG
I can't see her with pink, grey, blonde or red hair, but who knows? Maybe she'll surprise me. I hope she does... IF she gets the part, I mean...

I really want to know who's going to play Tonks. I heard something about Laura Fraser. At first, I didn't like the idea much, but now I'm starting to like it a lot:
http://www.layoutests.blogger.com.br/laurafraser.JPG
I can't see her with pink, grey, blonde or red hair, but who knows? Maybe she'll surprise me. I hope she does... IF she gets the part, I mean...

She seems like she fits the description, I can see it - - - I agree with you on the Tom Felton thing too - no offense to all his fans - but I just don't think he's that good looking.:scared:

I think Tom Felton is handsome when he's NOT decked out as Draco Malfoy. The ultra-blond greasy hair does nothing to enhance his looks.

I totally agree with you! :tu:


Why so??? It's not said in the books.
And as for Draco being beautiful, that's not in the books either, you're confusing the character with the actor.

No I'm pretty sure she was described as being beautiful. With like, pale white skin and long straight wet looking hair or something like that. It's in the world cup chapter in book 4. When they're all sitting in the minster's box.

I just think Nicole would work because Narcissa sems like the type of woman who can be very persuasive and use her innocent, virginal beauty as a weapon for doing that. I sort of picture her like Eve, convincing Adam to bite out of the apple. That's how I picture her scene with Severus. She clearly found a soft spot in him, Severus, Mr. Snape of all people! I mean, come on!

I'm not sure aboout Nicole Kidman as Narcissa. She might be a little too well-known for a Harry Potter movie. Although she does look a little like I imagined Narcissa to be. I'm not sure if she could actually act the part, though....I'm not a big fan of her acting! :scared:

Sorry, but how could James Callins play Slughorn???

Guys, Bellatrix and Narcissa are BOTH supposed to be gorgeous women. Bellatrix is literally described thus in GoF and OotP(pre-Azkaban, that is) and Narcissa was 'very nice looking'(GoF). Since the entire Black family seems to be made up of beautiful people, I think we can safely conclude that they are ALL very good looking, including Andromeda, Regulus and naturally Sirius.

Since the entire Black family seems to be made up of beautiful people, I think we can safely conclude that they are ALL very good looking, including Andromeda, Regulus and naturally Sirius.

Mmm... so, that would also include Tonks, wouldn't it? :P

I can't see Nicole Kidman as Narcissa, I agree with her being too well known for the movie.

I always pictured Narcissa to be very beautiful, Bella too, before Azkaban.

That Laura Fraser looks like she'd make an okay Tonks, though I'm not sure about her with pink hair... :p

Mmm... so, that would also include Tonks, wouldn't it? :P
Yeah, who says Tonks is ugly?:p

Of course she's had that bit of muggleborn intervention so she might not be nearly as nice looking as the inbred Blacks. :p

Yeah, who says Tonks is ugly?:p

Of course she's had that bit of muggleborn intervention so she might not be nearly as nice looking as the inbred Blacks. :p

lol ok, I'll stop discussing whether Narcissa must be beautiful or not and if Tonks can be very pretty or not! I surrender!

Oh, btw, I keep forgetting this, but I would love to see Martine McCutcheon as Tonks. I just can't see her with pink, blond, red or grey hair... well, neither her nor any usually dark-haired actress, btw, and that includes dear old Laura Fraser. I just can't see her without her brown hair... but it seems that she's gonna be the one to get the part (it's just a rumours, I guess, but anyway...)
Well, let's hope for a good surprise! ;)

Charles Dance for Scrimgeour
Maryam D'abo for Narcissa
Helena Bonham Carter for Bellatrix
Jim Broadbent for Slughorn
Chiwetel Ejiofor as Kingsley Shacklebolt
Simon Pegg for Mundungus
Christopher Lee for Phileas Nigellus
Keira Knightly/Sienna Miller for Tonks

I like the Martine McKutcheon idea for Tonks better than Keira Knightly or Sienna Miller. They are just too run-of-the-mill. Martine is interesting.

Yay on picking Maryam D'abo. She'd be perfect!

Simon Pegg for Mundungus

I love Simon Pegg! I think he'd make for an interesting Mundungus if he tried.:rotfl:

I totally see Joely Richardson as Narcissa, she's got a pretty face, and she can do evil-esque... also for Bellatrix I want Helena Bonham-Carter... when I was re-reading HBP a couple weeks ago I tried imagining them while reading the second chapter, and it totally works.

I wanted Christopher Lee as Moody, but as that ship has sailed I can totally see him as Scrimgeour.

Emily Watson as Tonks or Merope.

Okay to recap on my cast:
Sean Connery = Scrimgeour
anthony hopkins = slughorn
kate beckensale = Bella
Kate winslet = cissy

a few notables:
if they were to put baggman in the movies I could see orignally Benny hill, but since that could not happen, I would like to have seen (bare with me I know he is American, so it wouldn't happen but Keelsy Grammer), also, I like Breendon Gleson, but I would have like to see Patrick Stewart play Mad-eye Moody. I would also like to see Hugh Luarie play something, possibly mudungus. And I know he is not an actor, but the singer Seal playing Shacklebolt would be a gas. As far as Tonks goes, I think that they should get an array of actresses to play her with only one voice over actress. I know that they will cut down her part dramticly so I it will probably be an unknown with very little transmorph-type changes to spare budget.
Oh! I would also have liked to see Cary Elwes play Prof. Lockhart

I wish, beyond any wishes I have ever made, that someone else had been chosen to play Remus Lupin. I wanted someone a bit younger, a bit cuter :p, a bit more close to Harry, and a bit more easy to feel sorry for. I am a big Remus Lupin fan, so I realize I might have a couple biases against whomever played the part, but a girl can wish...

I'd love to see Hugh Laurie in the films somehow!!! (My fangirlishness really necessitates all those exclamation marks, sorry). I'd even take a cameo! I can see him as Mundungus, like Yankee Squib said, but might have to go back to OotP to refresh my Mudungus description memory before I commit to that idea.

I think Joely Richardson would make a great Narcissa, also.

I wish, beyond any wishes I have ever made, that someone else had been chosen to play Remus Lupin. I wanted someone a bit younger, a bit cuter :p, a bit more close to Harry, and a bit more easy to feel sorry for. I am a big Remus Lupin fan, so I realize I might have a couple biases against whomever played the part, but a girl can wish...

I think they were kind of in a bind with the age thing. After casting Alan Rickman as Snape, they had no choice but to make the marauders older as well since they were supposed to all be in the same year.

Horace Slughorn-Jack Nicholson in a fat suit or the guy who played Bridget Jone's dad.
Scrimgeour-good question
Phineus Nigellus-Christopher Lee
Kreacher- Frank Oz or the guy who did the strange deformed orc captain thing in the Return of the King
Tonks-very hard indeed
All of the people are hard to pick from. I know so many actors from the states, that it is hard to get British actors in my head.

Oh! Hugh Laurie would make a great Scrimgeour, hundred!

I just thought that Michael Caine would be a great Aberforth, assuming he'll have a bigger part in the seventh book.

I think Bob Hoskins would make a great Slughorn.

I would love to see Kate Winslet as someone on the good side and not part of Voldy's gang. But then again it woulod be nice to see her play on the bad side.

I think Helena Bonham Carter would make an excellent Merope, when I read the character description in the book I immediately envisioned her.

I also agree with Michael Caine as Aberforth.

I think Judi Dench would be good as a member of the Order, but who I don't know.

Keira Knightley would be good as Tonks I think.

I think Bob Hoskins would make a great Slughorn.

I would love to see Kate Winslet as someone on the good side and not part of Voldy's gang. But then again it woulod be nice to see her play on the bad side.

I think Helena Bonham Carter would make an excellent Merope, when I read the character description in the book I immediately envisioned her.

I also agree with Michael Caine as Aberforth.

I think Judi Dench would be good as a member of the Order, but who I don't know.

Keira Knightley would be good as Tonks I think.

Judi Dench as Amelia Bones? The one who believed Harry at the Wizengamot, and was later killed in Book 6.

For Scrimgeour, Clint Eastwood (with an English accent)! Slughorn, (Jack Nicolson (also with the accent. If he were thinner, he might be a good Srimgeour). If a non-British actor has proved themself capapble of playing British, shouldn't they be allowed consideration? I'm thinking of Cate Blanchett for Narcissa(she did play Queen Elizabeth, after all) and Angelica Huston for Bella.
I don't have a problem with Kiera Knightly's acting ability, though I think she'd be miscast as Tonks. Maybe they should cast an unknown. Helena Bonham Carter (with CGI to make her age-appropriate) would be perfect as Merope. Mr. Ecko from Lost (don't know the actor's name but he's fantastic) would be great as Kingsley. In the same vein, if Terry O'Quinn (also from Lost, "Mr. Locke") could replace Michael Gambon, I'd be happy. Hopefully they'll bring Fiennes back for the "job interview". I wonder if Ewan McGregor would be willing to play a Centaur. That's all that comes to mind for now. Does anyone know if they have officially announced the OotP casting?I haven't seen anything new on imdb.

I am an avid Keira Knightley (thats how u spell it...for all those who keep saying Knightly :p) and I think she would be amazing as Tonks...I am constantly wowed by her ability to play different roles...from corset wearing damsel to drugged up to waitress to warrior queen to sexy bounty hunter to Elizabeth Bennet...which shows just how many different rols she can take on, and make believable. Therefore, I think shed have no trouble at all pulling off Tonks. As soon as I read OotP for the first time, I always envisioned Keira as Tonks. She just has that spunky and "who cares" kind of attitude I associate with Tonks. Im not sure about anyone else, but i wholeheartedly wish it was Keira as Tonks!!!

as for the other roles...think Hugh Grant could fit anywhere? or Colin Firth? hmmm...or maybe even Michael Caine as Scrimgeour? I'm not sure...

Helena Bonham Carter would be very good as Bellatrix...either her or Kate Winslet! Maybe Cate Blanchett as Narcissa? Im not sure if theyd even keep Narcissa in the movie since she only has such a small part...

Oh! Hugh Laurie would make a great Scrimgeour, hundred!

Oh, he would, too!! Fingers crossed, then! (still trying to picture him like an old lion, though... but I'm sure he'd make it work!)

I like the Martine McKutcheon idea for Tonks better than Keira Knightly or Sienna Miller. They are just too run-of-the-mill. Martine is interesting.

Yay on picking Maryam D'abo. She'd be perfect!


wow was anyone really considering kiera knightly???
hmmm sienna miller owuldn't be too bad but i do think Martine is much better

I dont know about anyone else but I want Johnny Depp to play in one of the movies.

I dont know about anyone else but I want Johnny Depp to play in one of the movies.

Heh, judging by the way he looked in Charlie and the Chocolate factory, i'm quite sure he could be slotted in somewhere. =P

I really wouldn't want Johnny Depp in any HP movie, I'd get distracted way too much...
And I think that the actress speculated to play Tonks looks perfect. Anyways, if they had Keira Knightley in a Harry Potter movie it would be too weird, she'd sort of take away the magic of it with her popularity. Not that I don't think she's an amazing actor. I think she's brilliant, just not suited for this.
I can't think of anyone else...I obviously don't know about many british actors so I'm just going to sit back and listen to the suggestions.

I dont know about anyone else but I want Johnny Depp to play in one of the movies.

As much as I love Johnny Depp, I wouldn't want to see him in a Harry Potter movie. First of all, he's not British. :p And I think he's a little too mainstream anyway, and the casting directors have done a fairly good job getting less popular actors/actresses. And like DillusionalHH I would probably be too distracted if he were in one of the movies......:drool:

Actually I'm wondering if JKR had any inclination to cameo herself in the movies? I think that would pretty darn neat, then again I imagine being such a private person she really wouldn't want to do that.

It is too bad that Zoe played Hooch in Philosopher's Stone because I think she would be perfect for Nymphadora Tonks.

How do you figure that one out? Tonks is supposed to be in her early/mid twenties not middle-aged like Zoe Wannamaker

I would actually like to see Sean Connery as DUMBLEDORE.

well, if you think Gambon is too harsh as Dumbledore, imagine what Connery would be? He comes across as not having much of a soft, kind side in him

p.s. I can already imagine soooo many people replying:
" and neither has Gambon"

there, i've said it

I don't think Connery is harsh. I think he has a lot of sense of humour actually and a lot of elegance, dignity and class.
Well, it's just a personal opinion, and it is not to discredit Sir Gambons acting abilities.

I like the Martine McKutcheon idea for Tonks better than Keira Knightly or Sienna Miller. They are just too run-of-the-mill. Martine is interesting.


I couldn't make a decision so I made a try:
Well, Martine should cut her hair.

I'd love to see this casting:

Bellatrix: Helen McCrory (Which may come to be, yay! She portrays evil amazingly well.)
Slughorn: Jim Broadbent
Tonks: Kelly McDonald
Narcissa: Cate Blanchett would be awesome, but I don't think it'll happen.:grumble:

Edit to add: absolutely no mainstream actors in HP, it would distract too much and take away from the magic. I'm so glad they've stuck with less-known character actors:)

I think that Rachel Hurd Wood (From the 2003 Remake of "Peter Pan") would do well as Luna Lovegood. She has the hair, and she's great at doing that attitude of 'looniness'.

For Tonks, I don't know, I think that Glenn Close could pull her off. ;)

Tilda Swinton as Bellatrix
Colin Salmon as Shacklebolt
Sophia Myles as Tonks (boo Keira Knightley)
Bill Nighy as Mundungus
Bob Hoskins as Slughorn
Ray Winstone as Greyback
Ian McKellan(?) as Scrimgeour

I couldn't make a decision so I made a try:
Well, Martine should cut her hair.

Wow! I loved them! Martine McCoutcheon looks just perfect!
Could you please try to do the same with a pic of Laura Fraser? There's that rumour that she's going to be Tonks, so I'm curious about how she'd look with pink hair.
Here's a pic:

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/columbia_pictures/a_knight_s_tale/laura_fraser/knightpre.jpg

Personally I think that Sir Ian McKellen wouldve made a very awesome Dumbledore plus think about it, he's already got massive experience at being a great wizard!

I absolutely LOVE the idea of revamping Firenze, Blech! I also hate the CG version, yes Jude would just be fabulous!
Oh My Gosh Yes.
Tonks as Sienna Miller then?

But their actor budget is getting out of control!

Bill Nighy as Mundungus

Bill Nighy as ABERFORTH !!!!!

Slughorn: Jim Broadbent

Fantastic!

Personally I think that Sir Ian McKellen wouldve made a very awesome Dumbledore plus think about it, he's already got massive experience at being a great wizard!Not going to happen as Sir Ian has already stated that he won't, besides however good Sir Ian would have been, I think it would have been a bad idea as I wouldn't want the same person playing two different important wizards.
Bill Nighy as MundungusI can see that but I still think that Trevor Peacock (http://www.cedmagic.com/featured/christmas-carol/1999-xmas-old-joe.html) would be good.Slughorn: Jim BroadbentGood choice.

I recall saying that I would have liked Bill Nighy to play Scrimgeour that or have Liam Neeson or Jermey Irons give it a go...

I was thinking and probably because now he is really big and he was born in New York maybe if they feature Regulus get Adrien Brody to play him. Have a look at his pics it could work...

Tonks... what about Emily Baxtendale... I'm sure someone has said it though.

I agree with everyone who has said we need to have no mainstream actor/actresses in the movies. Too much of a distraction, saying that I must admit having Ralph Fiennes was almost to the point of distraction.

I know that he is a little mainstream right now, but I could see Orlando Bloom playing Frenz. Just think how the girls thought that he was beautiful.

Also, for fun, I suggested the singer SEAL for K. Shaklebolt. Well, I have more: Posh Spice as Bella, Babe Spice as Tonks, and Ellton John as Slughorn.

Not going to happen as Sir Ian has already stated that he won't, besides however good Sir Ian would have been, I think it would have been a bad idea as I wouldn't want the same person playing two different important wizards.

He has just said he did not want to potray Dumbledore in the HP series, but did suggest some interest in playing a role later on in the series...

Wow! I loved them! Martine McCoutcheon looks just perfect!
Could you please try to do the same with a pic of Laura Fraser? There's that rumour that she's going to be Tonks, so I'm curious about how she'd look with pink hair.
Here's a pic:

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/columbia_pictures/a_knight_s_tale/laura_fraser/knightpre.jpg
Here it is.
Actually I read in a Harry Potter special of a spanish cinema magazine that they were talking about an actrice for Tonks, I can't remember the name, will look it up and post it tonight.

Those're perfect Mike, except i think Miranda Otto might look a bit strange in pink hair... stranger than usual anyway.

No PLEASE not Johnny Depp in any of the Potter films!!!(He isn't even British!!)

I know that he is a little mainstream right now, but I could see Orlando Bloom playing Frenz. Just think how the girls thought that he was beautiful.

Good idea, but if you're wanting a non-mainstream beautiful dude for Firenze (sp?) try Stuart Townsend - I don't think he's too mainstream, even though I think he's going out with Charlize Theron...anyhoos, that guy is BEAUTIFUL!

I still think Catherine Zeta Jones would make the best Bellatrix.

Nice idea.

Does anyone know if actors have been cast for the roles of the teenage James, Lily, Sirius, Remus, Wormtail, and Snape for the penseive scene in OOTP?

My guess is that someone entirely new and unknown will play the teenage Lily. If Gary Oldman, David Thewlis, Timothy Spall, and/or Alan Rickman have teenage sons, some of them might be cast to play their fathers' characters as teenagers.

An intriguing possibility to play the role of the teenage James Potter is none other than Dan Radcliffe himself. It would be the first time he can go on set without the scar.

Okay I have just read interviews with JKR and she has said that snape was 36 in GoF and that S. Black was 22 when he went to AP, so having said that characters who play Harrys parents in the movies should be roughly 21/22ish.

I still think (even though he is American) that Elija Wood should play James Potter.

I still think Catherine Zeta Jones would make the best Bellatrix.

Tilda Swinton would be best suited for Bella IMO...

What about Orlando Bloom for Regulus Black? (Assuming he appears in a memory in book 7). And Colin Farrel for a Death Eater?
By the way, Catherine Zeta Jones would be brilliant for Bellatrix.

Nooooo! No Orlando!! Or Johnny Depp or CZJ or anyone FAMOUS for that matter...

Nooooo! No Orlando!! Or Johnny Depp or CZJ or anyone FAMOUS for that matter... :lol: I find it hard to speculate about people that are not famous, as I actually don't know them....;) (Weird non-famous speculation of the day: ME as Merope Gaunt ..and I kind of see you Chrysalis as Tonks :D)

:lol: I find it hard to speculate about people that are not famous, as I actually don't know them....;) (Weird non-famous speculation of the day: ME as Merope Gaunt ..and I kind of see you Chrysalis as Tonks :D)
:lol: I'm flattered...and about non-famous people, well fame is relative;) and people like Keira Knightley or Orlando Bloom whose faces are more famous than their acting abilities, well those I do not want to see...

I just watched the movie "Elizabeth," and Fanny Ardant, who plays Mary of Guise, fits my mental picture of Bellatrix completely. Unfortunately, she's French.

You're right ! She would be awesome but by now she is maybe too old for the character ... Yet it's still a great idea ... Sorry for my English, I'm french .:D

I just want to make a couple notes here:

Merope is described as pretty close to ugly... Her eyes are crossed I believe... She's inbred for crying out loud...

The make up people would have to do a VERY good job to make Helena-Bonham Carter or Keira Knightley ugly...

Also, Bellatrix is insane. Her beauty has long since faded, and while there are remnants, she is not described as beautiful in the present tense.

Similar to Gary Oldman as Sirius, a hint of beauty should be present, but the actress playing Bellatrix does not need to be a supermodel or anything...

So apparently an unkown has been cast for Tonka and WB has also casted unkowns for the teenage Lily, James, Snape etc. The news is up at Mugglenet.

The spanish movie magazine "Fotogramas" published a special Harry Potter this month and there is a little avance on OotP movie. They mention the possibility (not confirmed) of Imelda Staunton for Umbridge, Anna Friel (Timeline) for Tonks and Elizabeth Hurley for Bellatrix

You have to give it to Warner Bros on how they are casting their actors, refusing the temptation to go for big names which probably would draw a bigger market. It shows they are more about quality rather than big sellers. Giving young actors a chance to acheive a break is excellente!!!

I've found this on the net:

UK periodical, The Mirror, is reporting that Enduring Love star Helen McCrory has been cast in the 5th Harry Potter film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as Bellatrix Lestrange.

A source for The Mirror revealed "The producers are trying to keep the cast a secret until it's all sealed. But they are really keen on Helen. They think she has the gravitas and looks to pull off the part of Bellatrix."

http://www.celebsmoking.com/H_McCrory.jpg

to have fun finding less popular faces, you can go to the Imdb.com
here http://italian.imdb.com/search
you can put in the "word search" field the country, or even height, color of hair or eyes....and if you're lucky you may find someone with a picture too!


==> and I was looking around... did anyone mention RACHEL WEISZ? I simply love her, still don't know who she could portray...

That lady looks good for Bellatrix. I was hoping for Madonna but I could go with an actress.

aaand another article... about Luna Lovegood...it seems they've already made castings...and in few weeks we'll know the name:

Look here! (http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_4520000/newsid_4521500/4521590.stm)

:lol: I find it hard to speculate about people that are not famous, as I actually don't know them....;) (Weird non-famous speculation of the day: ME as Merope Gaunt ..and I kind of see you Chrysalis as Tonks :D)

Hey! Why not ME for Tonks? :'(
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Mary_Lupin/0avatarnimbus.gif

They mention the possibility (not confirmed) of Imelda Staunton for Umbridge, Anna Friel (Timeline) for Tonks and Elizabeth Hurley for Bellatrix


Liz Hurley's rumor was debunked by WB some time ago. And David Heyman said at the GoF UK premiere that Anna Friel has not been cast, and not even considered for Tonks.

Liz Hurley's rumor was debunked by WB some time ago. And David Heyman said at the GoF UK premiere that Anna Friel has not been cast, and not even considered for Tonks.
Well it seems that this spanish magazine is not very updated (it was on decembers edition though :grumble: )

Hey! Why not ME for Tonks? :'(
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y205/Mary_Lupin/0avatarnimbus.gif Well, it would all depend on who looks better with pink hair ;)

I look horrible with pink hair, since I'm dark skinned.;)

I've found this on the net:

UK periodical, The Mirror, is reporting that Enduring Love star Helen McCrory has been cast in the 5th Harry Potter film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix as Bellatrix Lestrange.

A source for The Mirror revealed "The producers are trying to keep the cast a secret until it's all sealed. But they are really keen on Helen. They think she has the gravitas and looks to pull off the part of Bellatrix."

http://www.celebsmoking.com/H_McCrory.jpg
She looks great!!

Wouldn't mind seeing Kate Beckinsale in there somewhere. Drool...

She looks great!!
I agree. She looks like she could be scary and strangely attractive at the same time, which I think suits the character.

She looks great!!

I agree! I'd really like to see her get the part. :tu:

I know that it has been discussed here that Tonks's role apparantly has been given to an unknown.

But, I just read on the net that Kingsley Shacklebolt has also been given to an apparant unknown. Also, Bellatrix is apparantly going to be played by a well-known actress.

That's cool, I like to see unknowns get the chance to shine, but I do think that Bellatrix is a part that can be carried by a well-known actress. Helen McCrory does look great (what a wonderful picture to compare here to Bellatrix with!)

Tilda Swinton would be best suited for Bella IMO...

How about Tilda for Narcissa? Anyone agree?

How about Tilda for Narcissa? Anyone agree?

Oops, thats what I meant... Narcissa is the one with the jet blond hair... Sorry...

Are they going to skip out Lavender Brown? I read on Mugglenet.com that they haven't heard anything about Lavender and Marietta... oh please don't say that they skipped them out!

I don't think Lavender is completely necessary until HBP, but Marietta is necessary, and NOW! Helen McCrory and Tilda Swinton would ba great as Bellatrix and Narcissa, but I wish WB would hurry up and tell everyone who's playing Tonks and Luna, my favourite characters!

I think Helen McCrory looks good for the part, but I'm still stuck on the idea of Helena Bonham Carter as Bella....

And Tilda Swinton would look good as Cissa, either her or Joely Richardson. Looove Joely Richardson.

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Look at them. They're perfect!!!!

I don't think Lavender is completely necessary until HBP, but Marietta is necessary, and NOW! !

I completely agree...

The scene in Dumbledore's office is the second best scnene in the book, and they need Marietta for that part...

Now that I think about it, that whole scene is extremely necessary.

I look horrible with pink hair, since I'm dark skinned.;)
That's settled then: Mary_Lupin for Tonks and Chrisalys for Angelina. (Under the condition you make all your stunts by yourself:D )
I think Helen McCrory looks good for the part, but I'm still stuck on the idea of Helena Bonham Carter as Bella....

And Tilda Swinton would look good as Cissa, either her or Joely Richardson. Looove Joely Richardson.
These look very good. And Bonham-Carter is very capable to give Bella that crazy fanatic aura.

[QUOTE=guad]That's settled then: Mary_Lupin for Tonks and Chrisalys for Angelina. (Under the condition you make all your stunts by yourself:D )

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Well...

(*thinking*)

Ok! :lol: :tu:

PS- I also make a good Narcissa: :P
(Except that I'm only 26 years old! :lol:)

I think Helen McCrory looks good for the part, but I'm still stuck on the idea of Helena Bonham Carter as Bella....

And Tilda Swinton would look good as Cissa, either her or Joely Richardson. Looove Joely Richardson.

Joely:

http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/tv2/programmes/nip_tuck/joely_richardson_d.jpg

She looks perfect!! Even the nose is right!

http://www.telesimo.it/news2005/goldenglobes2005/Joely%20Richardson.jpg

Omg...she looks almost exactly the way I draw Narcissa.

Someone who would make an interesting young Remus, or possibly James (with a bit of hair dye) is the guy from 'Bright Young Things' - Stephen Campbell-something...

Oh, and I know Kelly MacDonald has been mentioned as a possible Tonks earlier, but I don't think she'd be too bad as a young Lily - again hair-dye needed, or Rose Byrne from 'Troy' and 'I Capture the Castle'

anyone got ideas on who kingsley shacklebolt is going to be played by

Wow!! Joely Richardson is just perfect! I really hope they cast her for Narcissa!

anyone got ideas on who kingsley shacklebolt is going to be played by

Colin Salmon should be the only person WB's thinks about casting for Shacklebolt...

Some moron on Wikipedia is posting (very) improbable rumors of Bella being played by J Lo.

Yeah, ya'll heard me right. Jennifer Lopez.

Someone who would make an interesting young Remus, or possibly James (with a bit of hair dye) is the guy from 'Bright Young Things' - Stephen Campbell-something...
Stephen Campbell-Moore I think. Having only seen him at his witty, foppish best in Bright Young Things and A Good Woman, I can't really imagine him as the studious Lupin, but it might work.He just seems to have this aura of irrepresible boyhood about him, which I can't see in a young werewolf.

Joely Richardson is perfect and I've been thinking that for a while now, but it will probably be someone else.

/eeyore

Colin Salmon should be the only person WB's thinks about casting for Shacklebolt...
I'm totally with you! Couldn't agree more! :tu:

One thing I haven't seen you guys mention is Abeforth. (I probably just missed it though). Even though it's unlikely that he'll be in the film I would nominate Sir Ian McKellen for the job. He looks just how I imagine Abeforth when he has a beard on.

Have you guys discussed the younger Lily yet?

Have you guys discussed the younger Lily yet?

I thought I could have been Lily. I ain't got red hair, it's dyed black, although that could have been fixed by another dye job, but I do have green eyes. Ach well, twas not meant to be, I think she's already been cast.

Some moron on Wikipedia is posting (very) improbable rumors of Bella being played by J Lo.

Yeah, ya'll heard me right. Jennifer Lopez.

The words 'EW EW EW EW EW EW EW EW EW EW EW' come to mind. oh yeah, and 'NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO'.

One thing I haven't seen you guys mention is Abeforth. (I probably just missed it though). Even though it's unlikely that he'll be in the film I would nominate Sir Ian McKellen for the job. He looks just how I imagine Abeforth when he has a beard on.
Aberforth is such a minor character. I doubt they'll get anyone as famous as Sir Ian McKellen for the role, although he would be very good! They'll probably just put an unknown in that role, if Aberforth is even shown at all, that is.

Some moron on Wikipedia is posting (very) improbable rumors of Bella being played by J Lo.

Yeah, ya'll heard me right. Jennifer Lopez.
My goodness. I cannot think of anyone who would be less appropriate for the role!
Joely:

http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/tv2/programmes/nip_tuck/joely_richardson_d.jpg

She looks perfect!! Even the nose is right!

She would make the perfect Narcissa! You're right about the nose thing, she matches the description of Cissy perfectly.

Joely:

http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/tv2/programmes/nip_tuck/joely_richardson_d.jpg

Oh man, she is perfect! The nose is exactly right, I can definitely picture her as Narcissa.

Joely:

http://images.tvnz.co.nz/tvnz_images/tv2/programmes/nip_tuck/joely_richardson_d.jpg

She looks perfect!! Even the nose is right!

Absolutely perfect for Narcissa! Especially the nose! I'd just like her hair to be longer, but that's easily fixed.

And for Helen McCrory as Bellatrix, I'm definitely for it, I'd prefer Helena Bonaham-Carter, but Helen looks - and would most likely act- like a true Bella.

I don't know who is going to play the others characters, but I know that I don't want Michael Gambon as Dumbledore ! He is as frightenning as dumbledore in the films ! I don"t know british actors, (sorry I'm French but I'm sure that some others could play a much better Dumbledore).
Does someone know who is finally going to play Luna ? I can't wait to know it !

I see... Dakota Fanning (even though I hate her). :nc:

Aaaaah, Miscellaneous Actor Speculation Thread....

I see... Dakota Fanning (even though I hate her). :nc:

I was thinking her too but i think shes too young. why do you hate her? I think shes a good actor. next on the list i think that one girl who played in remember the titans, I cant remember her name but i know she had a movie on disney. If i remember it i'll post it, however, i think she looks like i pictured luna.

Well Dakota Fanning would have to be around 11, since it would be her first year right?

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this is her, her name is Hayden Panettiere:D

Well Dakota Fanning would have to be around 11, since it would be her first year right?

Oh yeah. I keep thinking that Luna is in Harry's year.

I don't picture Luna like that picture.

Actually no Luna is in Ginny's year right?

I see... Dakota Fanning (even though I hate her).

Shes a bit young, as shes 11 now I'm thinking, she wouldn't fit. I hate so say it, but Lynsey Lohan? Ewwww, can't even think it. I think Racheal McAdams would do a great job, but shes too old.

Luna isn't in Harry's year? I thought she was.

Lol i have to go get my book, but now that i think about it yeah she is in Ginny's year. but the pic of that girl is how i pictured Luna, I guess its her crazy blond hair :shrug:

NO WAY! NO LINDSEY LOHAN! SHE"S like 18! Someone younger than Emma watson, 14 years would soundright?

NO WAY! NO LINDSEY LOHAN! SHE"S like 18! Someone younger than Emma watson, 14 years would soundright?

definately not Lindsay, maybe the younger one, but right now she is entiredly too old and she has to much going on right now.

anyone got ideas on who kingsley shacklebolt is going to be played by
My vote is still on Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. But I doubt that will happen because of LOST scheduling.
Colin Salmon looks pretty good, though.

I thought I could have been Lily. I ain't got red hair, it's dyed black, although that could have been fixed by another dye job, but I do have green eyes. Ach well, twas not meant to be, I think she's already been cast.

But even so: in the movie she has blue eyes (at least I think she does there because Hary has blue eyes in PoA and Sirius says he has his mother's eyes. In the books they're green though. Ah well; the wonders of contact lenses! I have reddish hair and blue eyes but I'm not British! :sad:

I would say Rachel Hurd-Wood.. always have said it... she would be perfect...

But alas, they are getting a "new face" like they did with Cho Chang...

Rachel Hurd Wood. Simple as that.

I've just gooled Rachel Hurd wood. She looks a bit old. And glamorous.

I meant googled

Anna Paquin.

Cho could be Marietta. It would make her part bigger in Film 5. Katie Leung was a real find.

They may already have a Lavender, maybe an extra in an existing film, so not need to cast. I would think she'd be in the background somewhere, as a Hermione contemporary. We've already seen Ernie MacMillan for example.

Ian McKellan might like doing Aberforth, since Aberforth's a real crazy version of Dumbledore, totally off the wall. It could be really fun. Especially if the part gets bigger toward the end. I agree, pretty small part now.

Did I mention Sean Connery as Scrimegeour? But that's not Film 5.
Kreacher will be CGI (computer generated image)
Umbridge, Firenze... I can't think of anyone else new, except maybe Dawlish with Fudge.
Tonks, Vance, Shacklebolt.

Madam Bones (good for Judy Dench). Great if we could actually SEE the duel in Book 6 with her. I wonder if Christopher Columbus' daughter will return as Susan Bones?

Tonks should be almost absurdly young I think. Like Fleur's age.

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This is Rachel and yes she does sorta have that weird vibe about her lol but is she england?because i know somewhere JK said that she didnt want any Americans in the movies.

http://christabarrett.com/jeremyrach/Scan0007.jpg

This is Rachel and yes she does sorta have that weird vibe about her lol but is she england?because i know somewhere JK said that she didnt want any Americans in the movies.

This girl by far looks like the best bet...the one way though they could mess this up is by casting someone who is weird in a hyperactive sort of way instead of the calm, dreamy Luna way...
Btw this girl reminds me of the boy they put as Colin Creevey.

Rachel Hurd Wood looks like a good choice! By the way, Luna is in the year below Harry like Ginny is...

i can't really imagine any famed actor as luna lovegood. (and i would cry if they chose dakota fanning, she's so annoying). they should go for an unknown, cuz if you notice, all of the adults are really talented stars that people like, and the kids are all unknowns.