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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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Squib
Points: 144
Harriet Potty says:
Atkinson would make a very good Professor Moody. He can get behind any role. Blackadder meets Harry Potter - excellent!
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 9:15 AM EST
Witch
Points: 676
Madame Rosmerta says:
I can't picture him in GOF... I just hope he is not mad'eye moody!
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 9:54 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1283
harryp123, bar keep says:
Cool. An interesting twist on the charators. We will have to see who he plays. It is also nice that the originals are playing their parts.
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 10:53 AM EST
Editor of the Squibbler
(Moderator)
Points: 2031
eudaemonia says:
:D I think Rowan Atkinson would make a great addition to Goblet of Fire! But I agree with those who think he may be Mad Eye Moody. He looks the part to me. Just look at his eyes, man. Look at his eyes.
However since that character isn't very comical (compared to most of the stuff I've seen Rowan do) it'll be a new view of him, for me, and I've no doubt that he can pull it off.
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 11:24 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
I sure this is just a rumor..I think Geoffrey Rush(pirates of the carribean) should be mad eye, and that Karkaroff should be played by the dude from jurassic park..
-sirius-ella-
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 11:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4247
gryfgirl says:
Karkaroff should be played by the dude from jurassic park..
Did you mean Sam Neill or Richard Attenborough? (left off Jeff Goldblum since he's not from the UK!)
Rowan Atkinson would be an interesting addition to HP at any rate. I think I'd have a hard time seeing him as Moody or Voldemort (he doesn't seem old quite enough?) but some of these other suggestions -- Karkaroff & so on -- I can definitely see him taking on.
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 1:15 PM EST
Points: 141
siriusbusiness says:
Random rumors have been flying for some time that he's in talks to play Voldemort.
http://www.thezreview.co.uk/news/news868.htm
http://movies.go.com/movies/H/harrypotterandthegobletoffire_2004/
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 1:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2229
Ms.MikhailBlack says:
i really doubt this. The only person he could play would be Mad eye moody
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 2:55 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2119
hpchik898 says:
I HIGHLY doubt it. He just doesn't seem like the mad-eye type. I still would think of him as Mr. Beens ?Beans?
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 5:55 PM EST
Student
Points: 283
LunaDea says:
That would be so funny! I love Rowan Atkinson! He was great in Mr. Bean!
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 7:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1220
Rowena Ravenclaw says:
I think he will play Bagman.
I just saw Mona Lisa Smile, and I thought Newell did a great job with it. I hope he does as good with GoF.
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 8:35 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
qwatnee says:
WOW, it's Mr. Bean! He's an awesome actor, I wonder if he'd be playing mad eye moody, he'd need a SERIOUS costume, but, it would be totally great to see him as moody, OR maybe they are finally putting peaves in the movie and the other guy got sick of being peaves? Who knows (shrug). BUT, I'm still really bummed about Ian McKellan, he's a fabulous actor. I'd love to see him play moody, that would be great! And I have just one thought, who's playing Voldemort?
who's playing bill and charlie? I think Bill should be played by...wait for it...Orlando Bloom! That would be great, well, for those of us who are serious bloom fanatics, and I know I'm not alone in that category! ;) (hopefully we'll finally get to see them in the movie, even if it's not orlando)
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 11:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2474
Leina D. says:
That would be really cool! Rowan is such an amazing actor he could pull off anything.
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 11:32 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
I really hope Rowan is not in the movie, I do not like him! He also reminds me of Mr. Beans and that would take away from the Harry Potter look!
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 11:33 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2391
HPN4eveRon says:
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I do not want him being Voldie! He doesn't deserve to be! I really dont like Mr.Bean i thought he was so weird!!! I totally agree with feltonluver13! how can he be voldemort? I mean he is mr.bean!!!!
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 11:39 PM EST
Student
Points: 257
Hellodoggy says:
I wonder if he could be good in that role. I mean i see him as a comedic guy and i would like to see someone serious in the role of voldemort. Hopefully he will play the part well or I would be disapointed. I think Voldemort is a big part in the plot, and hopefully they made the right choice.
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 11:48 PM EST
Student
Points: 257
Hellodoggy says:
In my last post, I didnt mean to degrade him as an actor. I actually meant that some people dont seem good for some parts??
:/
Well I will see everyone in the posts.
Posted Jan 6, 2004 at 11:55 PM EST
Points: 1248
CalimaCala says:
Wow! He seems to be a great and versatile actor, so I don't doubt his ability to play the role of Voldemort. I do have one issue with his voice though. He's most famous for Mr. Bean, but what stands out in my mind is his role as the voice of Zazu in The Lion King. (Great movie, by the way, quite possibly the best movie of the previous century!) That voice was definitely appropriate for the part of Zazu, but... Voldemort talking like a little annoying bird!?!?
How does Rowling describe his voice, exactly? Check out these excerpts from "Chapter 33: The Death Eaters" in The Goblet of Fire:
"Robe me," said the high, cold voice from behind the steam, and Wormtail, sobbing and moaning, ....
"You stand, Harry Potter, upon the remains of my late father," he hissed softly.
"And I answer myself," whispered Voldemort, ...
High, cold, hissing softly, whispering... sounds nothing like Zazu's voice. Well, maybe Zazu's voice is high, but it's... an annoying kind of high, not a cold, cruel kind of high. But again, I trust his voice is versatile enough as well to tackle this role. Only time will tell. Meanwhile, let's just wait for Prisoner of Azkaban, which is coming out in 148 and a half days!
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 12:25 AM EST
Patronus
Points: 3704
Expecto Patronum says:
Wow..I'm not sure about him playing such an intense role as V but I guess I've underestimated him..that will take some getting used to for sure..hmm..Rowan as V..just can't picture it.
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 12:49 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2034
Professor Snape says:
I duno, out of all of the new characters that need casted i see him being a voldemort. he could probably pull it off pretty good. don't know about a mad eye moody though. can't wait to find out though.
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 12:51 AM EST
Half-Blood Prince
(Moderator)
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Professor Scoots says:
WOW! I don't see Mr. Bean as menacing Voldie at all! Maybe Volide has turned over a new leaf and is now a fun loving, mad-cap hooligan?? Got to love rumors! If it turns out to be true we all need to be very afraid! They can ruin a movie with the wrong casting and this guy as Volide, puts them well on their way...
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 1:06 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1092
quidditch_queen says:
Noooooo! Please! I like him but not as Lord Voldemort.
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 1:45 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
Ok i love "Mr. Bean" in all other movies, like Rat Race and The Lion King, but as Voldemort? Come on he just doesn't fit the part, now maybe he could be Ludo Bagman. I can see him playing that part VERY well, but not Voldemort.
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 2:58 AM EST
Pesky Pixie Presidente
Points: 4359
Firebolt_909 says:
Voldy? well, if he does do voldemort, i might never take the movie seriously!
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 5:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 611
Mdm Rosmerta says:
I can see that. He has done more than Mr Bean, the Blackadder series are wonderful and he had some little parts in other films.
The man is quite a genious - he has co-written several comedy series.
But I do agree with Firebolt_909. I am not sure how seriously I can take him as Voldermort, I'd be expecting him to come out with a joke at the most opportuun moments.
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 5:43 AM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
I seriously doubt that he'll be Voldemort! IF he gets cast for a role in the GOF, I think it would be Barty or Karkaroff. We have seen a Voldemort in the first film and I think they are gonna try to choose an actor who resembles that image, with the same evil face features.
Posted Jan 7, 2004 at 5:48 AM EST
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