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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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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
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
Rowan Atkinson as Voldemort! Had they gone barking mad to even consider him??!! I frankly can't see him doing anything else other than comedy! He could've made a good Gilderoy though!
Voldemort indeed! *faints*
Posted Mar 28, 2008 at 10:52 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
God,i laughed so hard after reading this!Rowan Atkinson as Voldemort!He would have made a good Sir Cadagon in my opinion!
Posted Jul 22, 2008 at 4:00 AM EST
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