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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: 657
Wotcher_Tonks says:
You have to love the rumours, if the Rowan Atkinson casting is true it will be interesting to see who he plays.
Winky the house elf???????????????
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 3:55 PM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed 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 Jan 5, 2004 at 4:04 PM EST
Points: 832
Heather Rose says:
NOOOOOOO!!
Please lord let this be a horrid rumour...
Mr. BEANS can't be in Harry Potter!! :/
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 4:08 PM EST
Headmaster
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Cheeser says:
Rowan Atkinson is a comic genius! I would love to see him in any role.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 4:12 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2773
Alessandra says:
So long as he isn't someone I like.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 4:13 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Another rumor to add to the Harry Potter movie rumor mill!! hmmm he is funny i guess but who would he play?? i kind of dont think he would be right for HP. that would ruin the books/movies!! please reconsider casting director!!
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 4:18 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 435
AvedisZildjians says:
When I got into a casting conversation with my sister, I immediately chose Rowan Atkinson as Karkaroff. He's a good Harry Potter character to me.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 4:40 PM EST
Student
Points: 254
potter says:
Wow!!! He is so funny. But I wonder in which character he will be?? :)
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 4:41 PM EST
Half-Blood Prince
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Points: 942
Professor Scoots says:
Very Interesting! I love that guy, but wonder who he will play. Can't see him as Mad-Eye Moody. Or Karkaroff. Maybe Barty Couch! Couch was a bit of a joker and didn't pay the twins. Althought that would mean he was hopefully signing up for more than one movie. He could be Cedric's Dad, or the muggle who rents the land at the Quiddach World Cup. But the buggle part is kind of small for such a big actor. Hmmm, it will be interesting to see what part he plays.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 4:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 630
LaLaLa says:
Cool! I love Rowan Atkinson! He always been my favorite actor.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 4:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 697
kaela987 says:
I think Rowan would be a GREAT Ludo Bagman. Atkinson is just so funny, and thats always how i've pictured bagman. It makes me laugh just thinking of that movie w/ 'Mr. BEaNS' in it ;)
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 4:58 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 354
LostMeWand says:
Ludo would be excellent--I agree kaela987!! But not a desperately serious role for him... his klutzy-like hilariousityness is too good to contain...who's Sir Cadogan? (Spelled wrong?) Hopefully a good funny role!
I'm very much very much, extremely excited...who's auditioning?
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 5:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1881
DarkPhoenixRising says:
PLEASE DONT LET THIS BE TRUE!!! Nothing against he guy, he's just waaayyy to much of a goon-ball to be in GoF. Europe is running out of people to put in these movies though....
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 5:12 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
Hmm...if he is cast, I wonder what role he would play? None of the characters seem to fit his personality...hmm o well, It would just make the movies all the more better!!
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 5:16 PM EST
Student
Points: 207
Serenity&Snape says:
Hmmm...Interesting. He's really a funny guy but who will he play in the movie???????? Guess we will have to wait and see.^_^
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 5:43 PM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
Oh that'll be cool actually I really like him! And for all those people who are just associating him with Mr. Bean DON'T!!!! Try watching the "Blackadder" series for a true reflection of this man's comic genius! My fingers are crossed for Ludo Bagman personally!
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 5:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 606
~*~Marauderette~*~ says:
I have no idea who he can play. It seems like this is really a rumour gone too far. But if it is true I think that he should play Bagman. Crouch is way to serious and uptight to be played by him.I wonder what other roles he could play?
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 5:56 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Er, am I the only one here who's never heard of the guy? What I like better is the rumor that the trio will still play their original roles :)
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 5:58 PM EST
Chief Magic Investigator
Points: 4910
EagleOwl says:
Hmmm...I like him, but I'm trying to picture him in any of the possible roles, and am just not getting there. He is definitly NOT how I would picture Ludo Bagman at all- I really would not like to see him in that role. He's too young to be Crouch Sr. and not blond so wouldn't make a good Crouch Jr. either (and besides, Crouch Jr. doesn't show up as himself for much of the book anyway). I don't see him as Karkaroff- besides, isn't Karkaroff supposed to be Bulgarian? Can he do that kind of accent? I admit I haven't seen him in much except for Love, Actually. I do like the suggestion above of Sir Cadogan- THAT I could see! But Sir Cadogan makes his first appearance in POA, and I can't even remember if he appears in GOF at all. Well, at this point it's all rumor anyway, so we'll just have to see.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 6:16 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
This is really great. It sounds more credible than most. Of course we will have to wait and see.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 6:24 PM EST
Gryffindor Chaser
Points: 3637
Angelina Johnson says:
Hum! He's really funny as M. Bean but i'm trying to picture him as a wizard in GOF (if it's true). I guess we just have to wait and see!
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 6:28 PM EST
Marauder
Points: 3954
jade says:
I wonder who is going to play maybe someone like Ludvic Bagman or someone like that maybe a comedy character in the book. Oh lots of speculation but since it has not been confirmed yet i guess we can't be too excited but if it is my mind will be buzzing with ideas of who he could play.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 6:38 PM EST
Points: 927
ChelCho says:
I kind of hope that this is just a rumor. Although I enjoy his humor, I don't think he's right for any of the characters.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 7:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 523
ProfessorMaffioli says:
When I read this I thought of him playing Karkaroff , but he is way to young. I hope they are able to talk Sean Connery in to playing Karkaroff. He fits JK's description!
I think Rowan Atkinson would make a good Bagman (not who I pictured but he'll do).
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 7:28 PM EST
Sirius Black's Widow
Points: 2476
DanielleG says:
I'm thinking Bagman, but I picture Bagman as blond....I could be wrong about that though...maybe Crouch Jr but only with A LOT of makeup...my money's on karkaroff.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 7:35 PM EST
Points: 230
cfsdimples says:
Ugh I HATE that guy. He's so annoying. I really don't want him in my Harry Potter movies. He doesn't DESERVE it.
My guess is that he's playing one of the Crouches. He can't possibly be playing Bagman- he looks absolutly nothing like the description in the book. I'm pretty sure the book says Bagman has blondish hair and blue eyes, he's also not in shape and has a nose that looks like it's been broken.
I would actually really like Owen Wilson to play Bagman (he's have to put on a few pounds); he's got the eyes, hair, nose, and he's has that young boyish thisng the book talks about. Too bad he's not British.
Posted Jan 5, 2004 at 7:38 PM EST
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