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AUGUST 4, 2004 at 7:36 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Business Wire
First scooped by fan site The Leaky Cauldron
, Warner Bros. today confirmed that Miranda Richardson and Ralph Fiennes have been cast as Rita Skeeter and Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
Ralph Fiennes (Red Dragon, Maid in Manhattan, Schindler's List) and Miranda Richardson (The Hours, Sleepy Hollow, The Crying Game) have joined the all-star cast of Warner Bros. Pictures' Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's popular Harry Potter novel series. Fiennes will play Harry Potter's nemesis, the evil Lord Voldemort, and Richardson takes on the role of muckraking journalist Rita Skeeter.
Previously cast as Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher Mad-Eye Moody is Irish actor Brendan Gleeson, who can currently be seen in M. Night Shyamalan's latest film, The Village. CBBC Newsround also points out that Richardson played Hermione for Comic Relief.
For a full list of the cast, please read the press release.
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Night Elf
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diamond dust says:
that's really cool. i haven't seen Miranda acting but i think they'll do it well. but they'll have to make fiennes look older, won't they?
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 5:41 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1140
dan's girl says:
Im not so sure about Voldemort but the Rita they've chosen is really good for the role....
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 5:51 AM EST
Hogwarts Matron
Points: 6285
potterpotty says:
Yey!!!! More actors confirmed!!!
I can kinda see Ralph Fiennes playing Voldemort actually...something about the eyes and mouth on that photo.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 6:46 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
Ralph Fiennes is perfect for lord voldemort. I still can't get him out of my mind from the stairway scene in red dragon. HEHE!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 6:57 AM EST
Celebrity Stalker
Points: 5612
Roni <3 says:
More actors confirmed. That's great! I don't know about Ralph Fiennes playing Voldemort because he seems a bit to young but that's ok I suppose. Anyway, that's very good news.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 6:59 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 401
munnii says:
YES! Great news! Wonderful news, this film looks like a big hit already!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 7:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1990
HarrysGran says:
I bet they will be great! All actors were well choosen by so far, I'm quite satistied.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 7:32 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Dobbygirl says:
Oh, that is so cool. I have no complaints.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 7:37 AM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
OH, THIS IS NOT GOOD NEWS FOR ME TO FIND OUT WHEN I COME BACK FROM MY HOLIDAYS!!!!!!
Miranda Richardson will be great, I have no doubts about it, but RALPH FIENNES........-"the young Sexy Dark Lord"???!
And Frances De La Tour is just TOO OLD for Madame Maxine, oh, come on...!!!
:(((
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 7:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 741
Auror Tonks says:
Kool. I just hope they play their characters flawlessly.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 8:21 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
THAT IS SO AWESOME! I absolutely love ralph fiennes! His is a great actor and hot! I wonder how they are going to make him ugly! THIS IS GOING TO BE A GREAT MOVIE!!!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 8:24 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
ThelostWeasley13 says:
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! That is so cool. I can just feel the movie getting closer and closer to the theaters! The more that they say the more excited I get.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 9:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 838
jade19357 says:
Wow we now know who will star in those two important parts. I think they will be great I can not wait for the movie!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 9:46 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 398
Crumple-Horned Snorkack says:
OH MY GOD!!!! I knew Ralph Fiennes would make an awesome Vodemort the moment the rumor hit! But I have to wonder if Jo doesn't feel things are starting to get too Hollywood?
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 9:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 945
The World Is My Own says:
This is so so so so cool! I can't believe it! I saw it on newsround first and couldn't believe my eyes! Woohoo!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 9:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 969
Tirinwe says:
That's cool. What character was Gleeson in the VIllage?
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 10:10 AM EST
Witch
Points: 578
Neville'sBestFriend says:
I cannot be happier! I'm absolutelly excited about Fiennes being Voldemort!
Life is Beautiful, isn't it?
Last night I was watching "Strange days" and I was thinking how excellent actor Ralph Fiennes is.
So, I'm in ecstasy!
Last week I saw Richardson and Fiennes in Spider, and they both gave a brillian performance in that film. Is great to know they will be together again.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 10:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 878
Grayline says:
YES!!! Ralph Fiennes looks so evil and sinister, and he's a very good actor! I won't even mind if they leave his nose! =) I've never heard of Miranda Richardson, but I'm sure she'll be good, too.
And what are you all talking about with Lupin? His name was mentioned once, and he didn't even appear in the entire book. You silly things.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 10:45 AM EST
Witch
Points: 761
MrsKatzz says:
Thats awesome, he does great work. I'm very much looking forward to seeing how he portrays He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. =) I mean if he plays it sort of the way Tom Riddle was portrayed it may not be quite as original, but we shall see.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 11:01 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1916
Rita Marvolo says:
Wow! Thats great!!!
i realy think that Ralph Fiennes will make a great Lord Voldemort... he's made for the role!!!
as for Miranda Richardson i think she will make a good Rita Skeeter, i just pictured her to be a little more fat... but i guess she will do a great job
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 11:27 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 311
nightgoddess says:
Whoa... Ralph Fiennes confirmed as Lord Voldemort?
*bows*
I'm hands down to his acting. Hw will sure make a good Voldemort. After watching a number of his movies since I've been a lot younger, I know that he can do justice to the character. Really good work for the casting director!
Now, I've got another hottie to watch out for in the next movie. There's Ralph Fiennes and Alan Rickman for the older actor cuties! YAY!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 11:41 AM EST
Student
Points: 227
mister_moony says:
Wohay yey i'm so please. They've almost finished the casting for GOB!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 11:47 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
He's a great actor. I can't wait untill I see him in the movie. He'll play an excellent Voldemort!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 12:07 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1503
toffeegirl says:
Yay! I love it when castings are announced because it really means the filming is well underway!
Cant wait for the film!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 12:10 PM EST
Ravenclaw's Heiress
Points: 3926
PhoenixFire says:
Ok...it's great Warner Bros. finally confirmed the rumors...
Let's see how well both Richardson and Fiennes will do in Goblet of Fire...
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 12:29 PM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3013
Extendable Ears says:
I'm totally thrilled about Miranda Richardson! I hope they make her really gaudy and obnoxious. I'm still wondering how they're going to make LV human. I mean, he becomes human at the end, but in the Riddle House scene (which I'm sure has already been cut) he's like a little snake body and Wormtails carries him around. Even in the graveyard scene he's like a little baby Jesus or something when Wormtail places him in the cauldron. Oh but Ralph will be wonderful and scary, I'm sure. He better have red eyes.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 1:08 PM EST
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