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New name attached to Voldemort 
JUNE 25, 2004 at 8:03 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Daily Mail
Let the rumors continue. In yet another article that will surely have fans talking, the Daily Mail from the UK is reporting
that Ralph Fiennes is in talks to play Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire which is currently filming.
This of course follows previous reports that Rowan Atkinson and John Malkovich had also been in negotiations for the role, both of which have been denied by the powers that be.
Please note that this is a rumor and I'm sure won't be the last, and as with all rumors has to be confirmed by Warner Bros. We will update if we hear anything.
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Squib
Points: 116
RomanticMind says:
First comment? Cool!
Voldemort in the body of Ralph Fiennes is, to me ay least, hard to imagine. I mean, the guy was in a movie with Jenniffer S**** Lopez!! But we have seen actors rise to the occasion before, lets just hope this actor will. Voldemort is one of the most important characters, it is so important that he is presented in a believable way.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 8:13 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 374
grrr_sirius* says:
ohhhhhh how kool.....but its ONLY a rumour
who is he im from aust.
sirius rocks
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 8:17 AM EST
Honeydukes Sweetie Pie
(Moderator)
Points: 4696
Keng says:
Humm... I'm not sure who that is.
I think John Malkovich would make a good Voldie, though. He kinda looks the part.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 8:18 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 339
Mimbulus Mimbletonia says:
2nd to comment?? COOOOOOOLLL! HI EVERYBODY. I THINK HE'S TO "SOFT" TO PLAY VOLDEMORT... I MEAN I DON'T SEE HIM BECOMING VERY EVIL ON SCREEN.... LET'S SEE.....
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 8:34 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2339
oysteinsevag says:
No Ralph Fines would be PERFECT, in the Role of Voldemort. My goodness he is creepy and a powerful presence. If he is cast and this is true that is excellent news.
~R
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 8:41 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 93
Artemis Depp says:
Yes...he is very very very very evil!!!
If you've seen Schindler's List you will understand why!
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 8:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
Oh cool! Finally we know who is playing the part!
Hope he is good!
I just been on here not long!!!
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 8:55 AM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6149
Alex Seeker says:
Ooooooo that's interesting! I think that would be a great choice myself and all the better for being british!
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 8:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Dobbygirl says:
I won't make a comment either way because afterall it is just a rumor.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:06 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 308
duckumu says:
I agree that Ralph Fiennes is super creepy and scary. Did you see Red Dragon? God he freaked me out in that.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:07 AM EST
Veela
Points: 3399
*venus* says:
I think John Malkovich would make a sensational Voldemort. He just plays such an amazing "bad guy". Out of the three men mentioned here, I think he would be the best by far.
I do enjoy Raplh Fiennes so very much though ;) Let us not forget that he was in Red Dragon and was incredible in it! He may not make a bad Voldemort. Just my opinion ;) I love that movie.
Anywho, it's all still just a rumour. Hopefully we'll find out for sure in the very near future.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:11 AM EST
Points: 6760
Zarry Sotter says:
Well, he’s the first one I could actually visualize as Voldemort… It would be great if this rumor was confirmed. However, I don’t think it will be. If you’d look at his Filmography, he’s already filming 3 films and 2 are in pre-production. He doesn’t seem to have the time to film another film!
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:16 AM EST
Witch
Points: 658
ladywillow says:
Mimbulus Mimbletonia says: I MEAN I DON'T SEE HIM BECOMING VERY EVIL ON SCREEN
Depending on your age, you might want to check out a movie he did called Red Dragon. It was a thriller film in which he played a murderous psychopath along the lines of Hannibal Lecter (the film was actually it was a prequel to Silence of the Lambs). Granted, the character he portrayed was a different sort of evil than Voldemort -- but he was chillingly played by Fiennes. This guy would make deliciously evil Voldemort.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:21 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 400
Bren77 says:
I have seen this
guy in that movie...
Oh yeah! Maid in
Manhatten! Its a pretty
good movie and I think he
would make a good voldemort!
But I still think
John Malkovich would do better...
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:25 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8283
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
It is almost as hard to predict Voldemort as it is for the MOM in the books to admit that he was back in book 5. This is an important role that really gains momentum in books 4 and 5. I hope they pick a good actor.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 658
ladywillow says:
Jeez - every posted about Red Dragon at the same time. I have to learn to type faster!!
Zarry Sotter: Perhaps he could still do it. Voldemort only becomes an actual body in the graveyard scene. The rest would be voice-over acting for any scenes with the mutant baby Voldie. It might be the whole Gary Oldman thing where the actor chosen would only be on screen around 15 minutes total. 'Course I have no idea how many filming days it takes to achieve 15 minutes usable film. ;)
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:30 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 468
siriushp says:
That would be cool..... i think he has a good build to play voldemort and then from there you can go with make-up. I think they could really just cast anyone and with make-up and computers make them look however they want to so it will be cool.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:32 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
Marvolo Dumbledore says:
Awesome! He he can pull of the character, which i am sure he can, he will have everyone screaming in the movie theater.... i hope it is true!!!
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:36 AM EST
Squib
Points: 178
Pansy_Malfoy says:
When will these rumors ever end???? I just want to find out who really is going to be Voldemort. Maybe if we're lucky this will be him, and all other rumors can stop!
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:36 AM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
I think that he could make a good Voldemort. He has definitely played some sinister roles in the past and he could settle into this one. I am sure some make-up, different hair, and different clothes would make him look mw like the part.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:40 AM EST
Squib
Points: 100
Lonely Boggart says:
I would have loved to see John Malkovich as Voldemort. Still, Ralph Fiennes is a GREAT actor, despite being in a movie with J. Lo (which was kinda cute). I think he'd be awesome as Voldemort. Besides, some of Voldemort will be CGI anyways.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 9:41 AM EST
Ravenclaw Ghost
Points: 9469
Pearlescent says:
Hmmm...not how I imagined Voldy, but it is just a rumor. I wish they'd stop with the rumors and give us some real info, WB!
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 10:02 AM EST
Witch
Points: 587
Kathy Weezly says:
I havent seen a movie with him as long as i remember...
And by the way... How can you put those banners in the comment board??
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 10:12 AM EST
Mad Cow Breeder
Points: 8481
Lord Of The Cows says:
OH WELL HE BETTER DO A GOOD JOB, i think that Rowan Atkinson should have got it, oh well i hope he does well.........
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 10:13 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 463
Lamo the Mel says:
I'm not sure about Ralph Fiennes, I mean...isn't he just a bit too...pretty for the roll? He's a good actor but just not what I pictured Voldemort to be. That's a royal bummer that it's not Malkovich though *sigh* AT least we know it's NOT Rowan Atkinson.
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 10:16 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort? Wow. I remember him from Maid in Manhattan. I wonder if he's british, maybe. But I'm sure he'll do a great job if he is going to play Voldemort because he's a great actor. ^_^
Posted Jun 25, 2004 at 10:22 AM EST
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