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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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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
Witch
Points: 742
TigerEyez says:
EW!!!! I hate him! he's so ugly!!! im ok with him bein in a minor role...but not as VOLDEMORT!!!!!!
Posted Jan 10, 2004 at 12:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 733
drummermoe says:
I can say I'm not surprised by the fact that he isn't really in the movie. He's cool and all but I just think he really doesn't fit any of the characters in Harry Potter.
Posted Jan 10, 2004 at 6:34 PM EST
Student
Points: 295
Astarte says:
Thank god, I could not see him as Dumbledore!
Posted Jan 10, 2004 at 7:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2303
padfoot5312 says:
I agree! Cant picture him being evil or scary enough
Posted Jan 10, 2004 at 9:22 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 84
Lalita says:
He would be awful as Voldemort!!!! People would be waiting for him to say or do something funny and wouldn't take him seriously if he was Voldemort. I agree that Sir Cadogen Bagman or Karkaroff would be perfect, or maybe just a small cameo like a wizard trying to be a muggle at the world cup! He needs to be a funny character!
Posted Jan 10, 2004 at 10:14 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 954
DaUltimateHP&SportsWiz says:
Rowan Atkinson is hilarious as Mr. Bean, but I would not want to see him as Lord Voldemort. I mean everyone would just laugh even if he's not saying anything because of his prerequisites. No one will be able to take him seriously.
Posted Jan 11, 2004 at 1:03 AM EST
Points: 1248
CalimaCala says:
Professor Lupin, you're right on with Christopher Lee. I swear, just looking at his eyes when he's not acting (like, giving an interview, say) scares me.... And then when he's actually playing a role, it's beyond measure. But I wonder, shouldn't Voldie have slit-like eyes?
Posted Jan 11, 2004 at 2:04 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 454
crazy4hp says:
Like everyone else, who is he going to play I love Mr. Bean. I think he is quite ok for Mr. Bagman.
Posted Jan 11, 2004 at 1:19 PM EST
Sirius Black's Widow
Points: 2476
DanielleG says:
Whew! Not Voldemort! Isn't Voldemort supposed to have a flat nose? This guy's wouldn't work.
Posted Jan 11, 2004 at 4:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 955
kab240 says:
I'm glad we found out he's not going to play Voldemort!
Posted Jan 12, 2004 at 3:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 321
Isis says:
hmm if he is going to be a chatrater maybe Nott. oh he could be sir cadogan. probably most likely
Posted Jan 14, 2004 at 7:48 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
MissMaryPotter says:
Oh thank god!!!! I'm so glad that this rumor has been squashed he would of been too hoaky to play Volde!
Posted Jan 27, 2004 at 3:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 660
Draco's little secrete says:
I love hearing any rumors. Some can be very close. But this one as this guy being Voldermort And i think he wouldn't be good as him.
Posted Feb 28, 2004 at 11:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
Thank goodness! I was so scared when I saw that rumor. That has got to be the worst rumor I've ever read. I would not be able to look at Voldy without feeling the urge to laugh...or puke.
Posted Mar 8, 2004 at 10:05 AM EST
Brightest Star in the Sky
Points: 3762
Siriusly Black says:
Thank the dear Lord Mr. Bean is not Voldemort. That would have completely ruined the movie plus I would have been laughing the whole time because he would look so stupid.
Posted Apr 5, 2004 at 7:52 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
REALLY??? I like Mr. Beans shows they are really, really, really funny, I hope he is casting as Voldemort. I like it!
Posted Apr 20, 2004 at 2:13 AM EST
Ron's Robe Designer
Points: 5793
meganwood89 says:
If Rowan Atkinson did star in it how could you believe him to be Voldemort unless it was a comedy? I can't think of Atkinson as a serious actor, more of a comic one.
Posted Jun 6, 2004 at 3:10 AM EST
Student
Points: 217
Dreyven says:
Whatever he plays, you can sure bet it will be a comic relief part. His personality would suit Ludo, but not the looks...I dont really see him in one of the films.
Posted Jul 8, 2004 at 1:57 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 29
Hermione1333 says:
Hee hee. My mom freaked when she heard he might play Voldemort.She's all"He can't be evil!" I love Mr.Bean
Posted Jul 14, 2004 at 3:16 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 18
harrypotter_obsesser says:
I'm not gonna be able to think Voldermort is evil if Mr. Bean is playin him!!!!!!!!! Mr. Bean's stupid not evil.
Posted Aug 12, 2004 at 1:26 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 2
monkey with a hat says:
I think that would be a total disaster! He is way too funny to be Lord Voldemort. Unless he happens to become a comidian in the middle of the movie, I don't think that's a very apropriate role.
Posted Aug 26, 2004 at 8:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1247
Matt12 says:
I really hope that Rowan Atkinson isnt in Harry Potter. Dont get me wrong, he is a fantastic actor, i just dont think that this is his thing...
Posted Sep 8, 2004 at 4:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 509
Accio Pineapple says:
Rowan Atkinson is great (I love him in Mr Bean), but I just do not see him playing in Harry Potter. Especially *if he* gets the role for Voldemort, I would never be able to take the character in the movie seriously.
Posted Feb 10, 2005 at 7:24 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 31
draco_rulz says:
Oh My God! I sincerly hope that is just a rumor, if not I will never be able to watch a movie with Rowan inside and not laugh. Its just too hilarious thinking he is insige it. If he is really in, he should be playing Bagman.
Posted Mar 16, 2005 at 1:57 AM EST
Emma's Soulmate
Points: 3393
I_Love_Emma_Watson says:
Rowan Atkinson would make a good Bagman, although he looks more like Barty Crouch Senior of whom I hope will be played by Eric Braeden. I will not believe the information given by Variety until a spokesperson for Warner Bros. confirms it.
Posted Nov 25, 2005 at 7:17 AM EST
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