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MAY 9, 2004 at 9:26 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
British newspapers the Sunday Mirror and The Express are reporting that the roles of Cho Chang and Madam Maxime have been cast for Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
The Sunday Mirror is reporting
that the part of Cho Chang will be played by Katie Leung, 16, who is from Scotland and who beat out more than 4,000 girls for the part and according to a movie insider:
"Harry develops a crush on Cho in the Goblet of Fire. It is fair to say that she becomes his first- ever girlfriend, so it's an important part.
"The film producers and author J. K. Rowling were keen to get a complete unknown for the part of Cho Chang and Katie's absolutely perfect. She's pretty, bright and one can see why Harry would have a crush on her. She has a glittering career ahead of her."
Thanks to The Harry Potter Fan Zone for the tip.
Mugglenet now have scans from the article which include some pictures of Katie:
Also, according to last week's British newspaper, The Express, the role of Madam Maxime is to be played by Audrey Tautou who is close to final negotiations with Warner Bros.
According to The Leaky Cauldron:
" Harry Potter giant Hagrid has found his mate - in Amelie actress Audrey Tautou. The French beauty is in final negotiations to star in Harry Potter and The Goblet Of Fire as school mistress Madame Maxine, an 8 ft giantess who steals the heart of Hagrid, played by Robbie Coltrane. My source says: "Madame Maxine is this huge ugly giant whom everyone else finds terrifying. But the gag is that when Hagrid looks at her, all he sees is the beautiful Audrey Tatou."
These rumors have still to be confirmed by Warner Bros. and we will update as soon as we can.
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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1645
morgana witch says:
The part about Cho Chang isn't a rumor. Mugglenet confirmed it I think.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 9:39 AM EST
Slytherin Goddess
Points: 5385
silvina says:
But this is only rumors for now,am I right?I think it must be fantastic if they realy found Cho and Madam Maxim.What a pity that don't have a pic.I ask so much to see that Katie.First Harry's love.Hehe joke.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 9:40 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hermionee says:
GREAT! I can't wait until Golblet of Fire...I was first post two times in a row but not this time! I am sure GOF will be great but the maze is so important to me that it better be amazing. The Hungarian Horntail will be good I'm sure. I can't wait for the preview tonight, YES!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 9:40 AM EST
Pixie Liaison
Points: 11797
carina says:
The rumor about Audrey Tautou being madame Maxime just doesn't seem possible.. has anyone seen her in movies before?? She played Amelie in the movie Amelie and she's VERY petite.. I know there's makeup and all of that.. but it just doesnt seem possible..
I want to see the picture of the girl who is being rumored to play Cho Chang!!! AHH I've been waiting so long to see who it is..
Posted May 9, 2004 at 9:44 AM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
It is nice to see some confirmations coming through about casting. Hopefully we'll get some of the other new characters confimed soon just so we know they haven't been cut from the story!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 9:45 AM EST
Points: 2593
Stella_ says:
I hope this is true, but I seriously can NOT see Audrey Tautou as Madame Maxime! She's so tiny and sweet! About this little quote: "Madame Maxine is this huge ugly giant whom everyone else finds terrifying."
What? That's not even REMOTELY true! Harry even thinks she's beautiful (I can't remember what exactly he says)!
Gah.
It'll be interesting to see what happens...
Posted May 9, 2004 at 9:51 AM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
The Cho part is clearly believable but not Madame Maxime. She has to be someone who is big boned, whether or not Hagrid sees her as a little petite model. Also Madame Maxime is not ugly like they said. I hope they find the right person for Madame Maxime.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 9:55 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1368
Danzer says:
Yes I just read both of them rumours a minute ago I hope they come true so we can see these actors I have never heard of them though.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 10:01 AM EST
Gryffindor Chaser
Points: 3637
Angelina Johnson says:
I want them to be true too, i want to see how Cho Chang looks like!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 10:04 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
Aw c'mon, they don't need a Cho Chang. Okay, I'm feeling kind of jealous right now. It's no fair that Harry likes that girl and not me! I'm being selfish right now, and I shouldn't. I feel happy for the girl who got the part, she must be really excited. I know if I ever got a part I would be freaking out. I hope Dan doesn't form a crush over this girl. Haha, very cute.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 10:08 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1645
morgana witch says:
Mugglenet just posted pics, if anyone's interested. They're kind of blury though.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 10:08 AM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
UGh...Cho...i REALLY dont like that person and GAH its going to be SO hard to watch DAN have a crush on someone!! GRRRRR.
eh i guess shes ok for the part...
GAH.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 10:17 AM EST
Ravenclaw Ghost
Points: 9469
Pearlescent says:
Congrats to her! She must be so excited! I think she'll do a great job.
Can't wait to see Madame Maxime in the movie and all. She looks great for the part!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 10:35 AM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
Katie looks perfect for the job! I can't wait for this movie! It's my favorite book. I only hope that they don't cut too much out. I wonder if they've chosen a Viktor yet.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 10:41 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
munnii says:
Are these rumours or are they true? I would've liked to have seen a clearer pic of Cho, but Audrey will be great! Can't wait! But where're Viktor and Cedric?
Posted May 9, 2004 at 10:56 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2391
HPN4eveRon says:
AWWW THAT girl is WAY WAY pretty! She'll be a great Cho Chang. Lucky her, gets to play Dan Radcliffes Girlfriend in a film!! WOO!!! I'd love that role.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 11:11 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
Our first look at whom they have casted to play Cho Chang in the fourth film, already amazes me with her beauty. No wonder she would attract Harry with such an attractive face that will look even better when stills from the fourth film begin to pop up on fan-sites in the newxt several months. Congrats to Katie for being selected to portray Cho Chang! I wish her the best of luk in expressing her character's emotions, especially in the fifth, if she decideds to return -- what girl would refuse such an offer if they were able to kiss Daniel? I predict that Steve Kloves will definitely expand the romance between Harry and Cho much further than it was in the book by having more scenes with them, as the only real romantic scene in the book between them had been the kiss. I want the fifth film to have the essence of a teen soap opera with a fantasy touch.
Although visual effects can always enlarge the size of Audrey, I hope the rumor of her playing Trelawney is false for some reason. Oops,
I meant to say that the rumor of her playing Madam Maxime is false...;)
Posted May 9, 2004 at 11:16 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1071
Ardoramor says:
Im realy glad that they are almost done with choosing actors. The sooner they are done, the sooner they can start filming. I am having trouble imagining Katie as Cho, from that picture she looks a bit chunky (I mean her face). I always imagined Cho to have a more pointy chin and skinier face. Oh well, I'll just have to deal with that.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 11:20 AM EST
Squib
Points: 177
lupinstonks says:
Nice choice for Cho. Very pretty girl. Though I have issues with calling her Harry's girlfriend, since Cho is Diggory's girlfriend in GoF!
I really can not see Audrey as Maxine. From the wording of the article(as posted on TLC) it sounds like Audrey will be Hagrid's vision of Maxine? In any case, it will be interesting to see how it looks on screen.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 11:34 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1503
liLchogurL says:
Too bad they aren't looking for actresses here...I'm asian!!! Haha...She looks pretty.
It's not Daniel having a crush on her at least!!!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 11:39 AM EST
Professor of Seanology
Points: 5283
Dr. Nicole says:
first of all, congrats to Katie on being chosen as Cho. She has a huge role to fill. secondly, from reading many interviews from Dan, he has not admitted to continuing his role as Harry Potter after GOF, so he might not be in the liplock. I don't think Steve Kloves will expand the romance because it doesn't need to be. When most girls see the kissing scenes, they aren't going to want to see anymore.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 11:55 AM EST
Half-Blood Prince
(Moderator)
Points: 945
Professor Scoots says:
Well these two seem as good a choice as any. I have not seen any of the movies that the actress who is slated to play Maxine has been in. And I am not sure if the actress hired to play Cho has done anything at all...
But they look the parts...
Posted May 9, 2004 at 12:06 PM EST
Points: 6760
Zarry Sotter says:
Well it's good to know they finally found a Cho! Even though her pictures blurry and faded Katie still looks like she fits the part! I wish her the best of luck if the rumor is confirmed!
What were they thinking when they considered Audrey Tautou for Madame Maxime? There's no way she fits their description! She's extremely petit and hardly ugly. Did any of you see her at the Dirty Pretty Things after party? Elle est extrêmement belle! There's no way they can make her ugly or 8 feet tall...It's just not possible.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 12:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 585
harryzbestgurl says:
COOL!!! im sooooooooooo excited for GOF now! HAHAHAHA!!
Posted May 9, 2004 at 12:13 PM EST
Points: 141
Amy_345123 says:
I think there probably could have been a better picture of katie but audrey iz gonna be well scud as madame.
Posted May 9, 2004 at 12:30 PM EST
Student
Points: 294
Moaning.Myrtle says:
If ever they need an older witch, about say between 20 and 25.... they know were to find me .... ;) and by the way, i would'nt mind doing scenes with daniel... not at all :)
Posted May 9, 2004 at 12:39 PM EST
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