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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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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
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
Cool. I hope that they make Ralph Fiennes look really evil for Voldemort's part. I mean, his eyes are already kinda intense, so he ought to make a good Voldemort...we hope.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 1:12 PM EST
Squib
Points: 180
potterAnonymous says:
Ralph is soooo good looking and after "The Red Dragon" we definitely know he can do "evil"! I'm just relieved that the rumors that Mr. Bean was playing Voldemort having been squished for sure!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 1:44 PM EST
Head Auror
Points: 6993
Nimbus Girl says:
Cool. They'll be great for the parts!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 1:45 PM EST
Points: 3723
emma'shockeyplayer says:
Thats really cool...
I can't wait to see them acting the part...
I bet it will be wonderful.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 1:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1217
shadowlife says:
Well Ralph Fiennes looks like a good choice for Voldemort, and with a bit of make-up Miranda Richardson should do well as Rita Skeeter.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 1:51 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 439
mrs_r.weasley says:
That's so great! They both look perfect for their roles!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 1:57 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
How wonderful! After I first read Goblet of Fire I wondered what actor could pull off such an evil character. Believe it or not, when a friend and I were talking about it I said that I thought Ralph Fiennes would be perfect. That was 4 years ago and I can't believe he's actually the one! He can play evil so convincingly and can transform his handsome face into a demonic visage with just a look out of his eyes. I can't wait!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 2:27 PM EST
Witch
Points: 913
Molly the Destroyer says:
Yay! I think they will be good for their roles. How exciting!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 2:44 PM EST
Mrs. Percy Weasley
Points: 2762
FairyPrincess says:
Ok, I literally screamed when I saw this. Ralph Fienes is awesome!!!! I am so happy that this rumor is true! I think he will do an amazing job and yet again the casting people have not let me down. This makes me even more excited for this movie.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 3:08 PM EST
Blink182's New Member
Points: 2876
Da_BombWiz says:
This should be cool... I can't wait for teh release of teh movie.... These actors sound way too cool and the experience they have...
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 3:37 PM EST
Weird Sisters Lead Singer
Points: 5747
Annie Potter says:
YAY!!! I was hoping Ralph Fiennes was going to get to play Lord Voldemort!!! I think he'll be so good at it!! Not too sure about Miranda Richardson though. Don't know why!!!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 3:55 PM EST
Pesky Pixie Presidente
Points: 4359
Firebolt_909 says:
OH cool!
another confirmation!
hahha...
he looks good to play Lord Voldy.
just add a little make-up there and some
bloodstains here....
he's all set!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 4:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2856
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
Damn, I didn't want to know who V was, at least it's not someone I know any better, someone well known wouldn't have been so scary. Oooh, anticipation for this film is building already, and it's perhaps not even out till after HBP!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 4:10 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2856
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
Swimangel57 - no, Lupin isn't in GOF, you're right! Harry doesn't see him again until he collects him from the Dursleys in OOTP. He doesn't feature much in that book either, but perhaps he will more now that Sirius is gone.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 4:13 PM EST
Sugarquill Queen
Points: 2511
Irish Phoenix says:
Kewl!
a voldey and a rita!
i hope that rita does a good
job in acting all prissy
and nose-snoopy!
something we need!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 4:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 685
DANADDICT89 says:
Cool! So we finally know which are the actors to play the most interesting people in the series! AWESOME!I dunno too much about the guy playing Voldemort, never heard of him. I'll try and see the Village to see who it is. I've heard he is a very good actor though. With the special effects, it will look really cool.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 5:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 911
bethysmalls says:
Holy Crap! that is so awesome!!!! Ralph is the best and now He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is going to be well played!!! whoopie! I think he is going to be such a good Voldemort.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 5:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Woodfan says:
Wow! Richardson will make the perfect Skeeter, but I didn't know that Voldemort was actually kinda handsome :)
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 5:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1269
Leira the Hobbit says:
Well that's cool to finally know what is going on in the cast list.
I'm not really familiar with any of the actors but I'm quite sure that they will do a remarkable job!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 5:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 794
*Celandine* says:
OH no, why didnt they just use CGI? Voldy has a white snake like face with red slit eyes????? Yea theres make up but.....
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 5:59 PM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
I was hoping Ralph would get the part! He has the perfect face for the role! Perfect!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 6:34 PM EST
Squib
Points: 177
loony luna look-a-like says:
Neeto!....i've seen a bit of ralph fiennes.....i just hope he will do a good job in the duel in OotP....YOU ALL KNOW THE ONE!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 6:39 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 487
RickyRicardo says:
I hope Goblet of Fire is a really good movie! I bet it will be. Too bad Alfonso Cuaron didn't come back for this one. And I bet Fiennes will be a good Voldemort. The same for Richardson being Rita Skeeter, but I had thought it was Rosamund Pike who was going to be Rita Skeeter. Oh well.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 6:40 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 51
PnutPotter437 says:
Well, that is sooo coolio!!!!! I love Harry Potter *giggles on-stop, mother thinks I have the hiccups*
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 6:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
Awesome! Yay! We know who's playing Voldemort. I was worried they weren't going to find someone suitable for the part, but I think they have. Yay! I'm so excited to see how he portrays Voldemort. I can't wait!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 7:00 PM EST
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