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OCTOBER 19, 2003 at 8:24 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Sun
David Thewlis
, who will play a werewolf in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is so good that he was nearly fired as his bosses feared he would terrify young cinema-goers.
His character, professor Remus Lupin, spooks Harry and his fellow wizardry pupils when he changes into a monster at the full moon.
His stare and make-up get more intense and he goes into weird spasms. Then a stunt man takes over the part of the nine-foot werewolf, striding around inside a giant costume.
David says:
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Auror
Points: 2391
HPN4eveRon says:
Wow i can't wait to see he actually is. Can't wait till June 4th!
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 8:35 PM EST
Lycanthropist for W.S.S.
Points: 3603
Alchemist 530 says:
Hahaa.. too scary? NEVER! I keep waiting for the movies to be scary to us older fans, not just to the little kids. Maybe in a few movies we'll have to move up to a PG-13 rating- imagine that! They'd better not glaze over the graveyard scene in GoF- the cutting off of the hand might put it in PG13, but they'd still better keep that. I hope the werewolf is great, I really do, cause then it shows the dualism of Lupin's character better. Nine-foot werewolf in a costume? Hmm... hope that is convincing. Still can't wait til June!
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 8:47 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 438
hpfan27 says:
Shucks! I thought all that first to post nonsense wasn't here... but I don't understand the article.
What does it mean he was axed?
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 8:49 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1106
Ima Quidditch Fan says:
It sounds perfect! A werewolf transformation should be scary.
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 8:50 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1153
tokixjam says:
Oh COOL! I wanna see the werewolf!!! That sounds really cool! The scarier the better! (for me, at least!)
Hahaha, too scary...who would imagine that?
No, I think they just meant that they were gonna cut the werewolf scene out or something. Or perhaps change his costume and make-up.
So I wonder how far they're into the filming.
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 8:52 PM EST
Gryffindor Chaser
Points: 3637
Angelina Johnson says:
Oooooooooooooh! They're killing me with these updates, i just can't wait for june 4th anymore, i just can't...
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 9:02 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
veritaserum.com- Axed means he was almost fired.
They can't axe "lupin" , it would be wrong. As for the 9 ft werewolf creature, i can't wait to see that!
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 9:08 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
YAY! David RAWKS!! Jade'll be happy! I'm so glad they found someone good!
*claps hands*
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 9:32 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1022
Peitouche says:
The Basalisk was pretty scary for kids. I can't see this being any worse. I like having it real rather than fake.
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 9:45 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 603
Padfoot7 says:
You can't just cut Lupin out of PoA, that's like impossible! The book is practically ABOUT Lupin!
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 9:48 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1227
Prongs150 says:
I guess it's possible that he could get frightening with the screams and howls while changing, but I'm sure he'll perform to the audiences feelings and keep it simpler. I can't wait to see the end result.The whole "axing" must have been a joke, or at least it should be.
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 10:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 552
Gir Vasquez says:
Oh please if kids are able to handle reading the books, then I think they can handle seeing a werewolf. And Lupin is anything but scary. I think the dementors are going to be more of a fright than Lupin anyways. If a parent is afraid the kid will get scared then just don't take them to see it. I personaly can't wait. The scarier the better!
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 10:03 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23488
KT Lady says:
Well..in COS the basilisk was pretty scary for the youngin's..so hopefully they'll be able to handle it, as for 'axing' Thewlis...ITS CODSWALLOP I SAY!!! (really dont know what that means-l-o-l) But the comment on David spazzing out and having spasms all over the place might not be suitable for a younger audience...o well! Im gonna go see it JUNE 4TH PEOPLE!
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 10:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 585
Joyce says:
Who has ever heard of being fired for being too good at what you do? RIDICULOUS! They wouldn't dare take him out of the movie. He is too important.
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 10:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
I agree with Joyce. That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard! It was printed in The Sun, so its a bit iffy on how reliable of a scource this is.
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 10:28 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1092
quidditch_queen says:
Wow! He has to be REALLY good. That's awesome. I can't wait to see the movie.
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 10:30 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 434
Tippytoes says:
Amazing! That is awesome. I can't wait to see the mother either. It should bring a different audience in than children under 13.
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 10:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 742
TigerEyez says:
No!!!! Don't fire him!!!! Who cares about the little kids!!!! haha. im so excited!
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 10:54 PM EST
Gryffindor Diva
Points: 5496
Deanna says:
So, he was nearly fired for being to good? Wow!
Can't wait to see that.
Deanna
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 11:13 PM EST
Points: 616
Minister of Magic says:
well, do you think this is a rumour or soemthing true. Anyways, i don't care of small kids ;)
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 11:21 PM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
I can say that Chris Columbus would have never gone so far as a director to make Lupin and his transformation into a werewolf scary - so go Cuaron! So scary it was almost cut from the film? I sure hope no one makes that mistake! Lupin is so important, and the part with him turning into a werewolf is integral to the remaining plot of the story!
So PoA gets a PG-13 rating. It was bound to happen. Each book is scarier and darker in content than the last. Each book sees the characters becoming more involved and less naive about who and what they are dealing with. I agree with Alchemist530 - I hope that the full graveyard scene is included in the script of GoF. Hand and all!
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 11:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1856
Rupert Baby says:
Wow it sounds like its gonna be really good i can't wait to see it im sure it will be amazing!
Posted Oct 19, 2003 at 11:26 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Penumbra says:
Well they are exaggerating of course about the firing right? It is supposed to be scary he's a werewolf!
Posted Oct 20, 2003 at 12:39 AM EST
Snape's Woman
(Moderator)
Points: 5392
Prof. Andaxia Moonstar says:
That's actually good to hear; it means they seem to have captured the essence of a werewolf in his wolf state, which should be terrifying. I agree that this is essential to show the dual nature of this special kind of beast - especially Lupin, who is naturally very gentle. June 4 cannot come fast enough!
Posted Oct 20, 2003 at 1:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 585
harryzbestgurl says:
WOW!!! He must be really really good to almost get FIRED for being TOO GOOD!!!! I just can't wait until the movie comes out!!!!!
Posted Oct 20, 2003 at 1:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 611
Mdm Rosmerta says:
What bulls*** I never believe that he was nearly fired because he was too scary. Just a media hype to get us Potter fans go even more crazy with waiting for this next film then before.
It doesn't take much anyway.
Posted Oct 20, 2003 at 3:09 AM EST
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