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JANUARY 6, 2004 at 11:28 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Variety via The Leaky Cauldron
First surfaced in May 2003
, new life has been pumped into a rumor that Rowan Atkinson, of Mr. Bean fame, is being considered (or has been cast) for a role in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Thanks to The Leaky Cauldron for pointing out that Variety has included Atkinson in an updated production chart.
According to the trade, the film will see Daniel Radcliffe returning as Harry, Rupert Grint as Ron Weasley, Emma Watson as Hermione Granger, Dame Maggie Smith as Professor McGonagall and will star Rowan Atkinson in an undisclosed role. Mike Newell will direct a screenplay from Steve Kloves and David Heyman is producing once again. Production is expected to start in April.
for letting us know that The Sun now reports that the British comic actor will play the role of Voldemort, the same rumor as was whispered so many months ago. Remember this has not been confirmed by Warner Bros. and should be treated as a rumor until such time.
Update II: Wizard News has pointed out an article from CBBC Newsround reporting that Atkinson's agent has denied rumors that he is set to play Lord Voldemort, or any other role, in the Harry Potter films.
Janette Linden his agent said "There's no truth whatsoever that Rowan will be in the next Harry Potter movie."
Warner Bros. insiders also say that no casting decisions have been made yet.
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Gryffindor Diva
Points: 5495
Deanna says:
Whoa, I'm glad he isn't Voldemort. L.O.L! I just can't picture that. I could see him as Ludo Bagman, though.
Deanna
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 3:31 PM EST
Half-Blood Prince
(Moderator)
Points: 943
Professor Scoots says:
Thank god! I was getting worried that WB has lost their mind by casting Mr. bean as Volide! I mean seriously, who would have believed that guy as Voldie? Honestly! I would certainly not have minded to see him in the movie, and think he is a fine actor, just not as Voldie. Glad not all rumors are true.
Now has anyone confirmed that aliens HAVEN'T in fact landed on earth?? :)
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 3:43 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Wow! what a changing story. Not surprising really. But since there is so much going on about this it might just be true and they are keeping it under wraps. We should know for sure in about 3 months.
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 4:16 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
Thank the Heavens this rumor is not true! I could NEVER see Rowan as Voldemort. I could possibly see him as Ludo Bagman in future Hp movies. Besides i figured that Voldemort would be more computer animated than anything, since he was in the first movie.
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 5:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 681
SiriusLove says:
Oh Yay! Now, in my opinion, if you're going to put a "Bean" in the next HP, make it Sean Bean!!
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 5:11 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2875
Chogiiiirl says:
He looks a lot like what I pictured for Bagman, but who knows? I guess we will see, won't we.
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 5:24 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Thank Heaven!!!!!!!! he would not have worked at all for Voldemort. i see i am like last to post but still this is my opinion/ Rowan is a funny crazy clumsy person...hes not fir for the role of a mean angry killer with no feelings!! not him at all!! next victim...
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 5:44 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2162
Callie07 says:
Man they have a lot of rumors come around, but I don't think Mr. Beans could pull it off he is way too crazy and funny anyways, but who is Voldie?
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 6:21 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 33
veela_girl says:
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE NO!! Rowan is good at what he does if thats your thing, but I wouldn't want to see him in Harry Potter. Not near enough class.
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 10:20 PM EST
Daily Prophet Journalist
Points: 2597
dance_gear says:
Ya, i guess i kinda thought that he wouldnt be in POA but you never know...but it never would of crossed my mind that he could ever play Voldemort...i just dont see it...well he's not gonna be in it ne way but watever...
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 10:37 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
Miss_Khierra says:
As a reply to those who wants Mr. Bean to play Karkaroff... i have a better idea...i really pictured Hugo Weaving , of the Matrix and LOTR (Arwens father) as Karkaroff... here's the URL of his pic...
(just copy and paste it to another window..)
http://www.splashmovies.de/images/specials/derherrderringe/hugo_weaving.jpg
http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/movie/lotr_fellowship/51.jpg
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 11:53 PM EST
Points: 1248
CalimaCala says:
fire_bad, you've hit upon the perfect role for Rowan Atkinson: a cameo as the wizard at the Quidditch World Cup who says he likes a healthy breeze 'round his privates. Only one problem, though: he's supposed to be old, isn't he? I suppose the make-up artists can take care of that.
So, who is going to play Voldemort? Who's the scariest person out there...? Might I suggest Christopher Lee, who played Saruman in The Lord of the Rings? Check out this picture of him.
Can anyone imagine him as Voldemort?
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 12:18 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1660
siriusgyal says:
I'm glad he ain't playing Volde cause i would have ended up laughing.
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 6:42 AM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
I knew he couldn't be Voldie. Hope we get to see the new actors for the GOF soon. I'm curious!
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 7:43 AM EST
Points: 549
Lady Aya says:
I dont know if i could take voldy, no matter how crazy he is, to be serious if Rowen aka Been played the part. He just doestn look like a voldy-poo to me.
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 7:44 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 321
Isis says:
I will not have rowan atinkinson play voldie. It just seems wrong i'd be laughing all the way. it'd be blackadde
hahahaha. so funny. oh the hilarity
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 10:38 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
Madam Hooch says:
I'm a little confused now... I wonder when we'll really know who'll play Voldemort in that movie... Probably only when they start filming, but I'm getting sick of those rumors.
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 11:46 AM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
Thank goodness it was only a rumour and that the rumour has been squashed! No offence meant to Rowan - he's just too darn funny to play Voldemort.
Maybe he has a small cameo as others have pointed out -
Hey - does anyone have any ideas who could be chosen to play Krum?
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 12:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
He'd be awesome as Karkaroff, wouldn't he?
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 3:45 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
qwatnee says:
Okay, I never really expected him to be playing voldemort anyways, I'm expecting more of a Christopher Lee type of actor for that role. And I can't wait to see how they make him look, but, I still think Atkinson would make a good moody, or a good peeves! ;)
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 4:50 PM EST
Werewolf
(Moderator)
Points: 5479
MoonyDawn says:
Im so glad he wont be playing Voldemort!
I like qwatnee's idea of him playing Peeves, that would be perfect! Although so far we haven't seen Peeves in any of the movies but I would like to.
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 5:06 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1092
quidditch_queen says:
I agree with Choralee. I like him as Mr. Bean. He is great doing that but not as Voldemort.
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 5:45 PM EST
Student
Points: 254
potter says:
MR. Bean as Lord Voldemort.. thank God that rumor is not true, it would be very weird.
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 9:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 979
Butterbeer says:
He'd be great as a Voldemort. He could totally pull of the part. May i point out that he also did a great job in Love Actually, hes perfect for those parts.
Posted Jan 8, 2004 at 11:23 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 361
LaDonna says:
Mr. Bean cannot be Voldemort!!!! He's not nearly as evil enough. Get someone like say Ralph Fiennes. He's wicked evil in Wuthering Heights. Though he may need some make up to look snakish.
Posted Jan 9, 2004 at 2:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 576
lac87 says:
I am so glad that he is not going to be in the Harry Potter movie, because he is too goofy for this movie, and I can't really see him anywhere in the movie, unless he was an extra, thats it. But other than that, nope!
Posted Jan 9, 2004 at 7:18 PM EST
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