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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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Magical Sanitary Supplier
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5225 says:
Mrs. Tom Felton, according to the site mentioned above, GOF will be released November 2005. And the site lists the almost-complete cast list. You will see new names and old names there. Enjoy the site.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 11:24 AM EST
Auror
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Since the Start says:
I'm glad so many great actors/actresses are going to be in the future HP movies, but don't you think Voldemort should look a bit more frightening? Well who knows, the makeup and prop people will propbably be able to make him look a lot different.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 12:18 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 353
Ms. White17 says:
He's too handsome to be Lord Voldemort!! Although he does have the peircing look about him, i guess with red eyes, make up and a little special effects he will look quite frightening. I just want Rita Skeeter to be how i envisioned, being a reporter myself she's one of my favorite characters, even if she is evil.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 1:27 PM EST
Prefect
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Jessicka says:
Wow,I'm sure they will be great! I think the cast for goblet of fire is very well choosen.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 2:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 246
Pandora82000 says:
So far I'm liking all the actors that have signed on to play the new characters for this next movie. Expically the mad eye moody character. Anyone that hasn't seen the village should go see it. Very cool movie.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 3:09 PM EST
Student
Points: 230
Ammie says:
Oh, that's great! I didn't know (or didn't probably remember) Miranda Richardson before HPANA's post about her, but since I read it, watched her pictures and gathered info about her I wanted her passionately to be Rita Skeeter!
Ralph is a brilliant actor. Not one of my favourites, though, but I really respect him and believe he will be perfect.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 3:56 PM EST
Muggle
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LaurenHarrington says:
I'm really excited for Fiennes... he is so cool and all of that, so it will be really exciting to see him play Voldemort... And also didn't we already know about the casting of Rita Skeeter?
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 4:39 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 68
LibatiusBorage says:
Fiennes would be good as voldemort. He has proven himself that he could be an evil person in red dragon. Once he is in character, everything will fit.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 5:13 PM EST
Witch
Points: 532
Obsessed-Harry-N-Dan-Fan says:
I can't wait to see how they act out their characters. GOF will be a really good movie. I'm glad that Ralph Fiennes is playing Voldemort and not anyone else who was rumoured to be! I wonder how well they will look like Voldemort and Rita.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 5:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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MelancholyMarie says:
Very cool. I was bit skeptical of Ralph Fiennes at first - I didn't think someone who'd played J. Lo's love interest would make a very good Voldemort. But I've seen him in Schindler's List, and I hear he played a villian in Red Dragon, so I'm warming up to him. And though I've never seen Miranda in anything, I think she looks the part. Overall, I'm satisfied. I can't wait for this movie!
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 6:14 PM EST
Student
Points: 283
LunaDea says:
I hope they do a good job. Miranda Richardson and Ralph Fiennes look like they will do a great job.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 8:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2303
padfoot5312 says:
I think he's the best for the part look at the movies he's been in. Not sure on the other actor, but they picked they right one for Lord Voldemort. Can't wait to see him in it!
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 9:11 PM EST
Muggle
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Briseis says:
They ought to be pretty good. I think I remember seeing Miranda in "The Hours", and Ralph is good in whatever movie he's in.
Posted Aug 6, 2004 at 9:27 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
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JaDa Radcliffe says:
Thank goodness!!! It's now confirmed.. Somehow, Fiennes is a great actor but he's really way good looking.. I hope as the Voldemort, we wouldn't drool on him.. Hehe..
Posted Aug 7, 2004 at 3:33 AM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
He is actually kind of cute to be Voldemort....but I am okay with that. I think that he is a good actor and I am glad that he will be joining the Harry Cast.
Good Luck!!!
Posted Aug 7, 2004 at 9:49 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 391
sliver_arrows_~.^ says:
Shoot, Ralph Fiennes is hot i thought they'd pick someone that has an evil face or when he smiles he has an evil grin. Anyway he will do a good job and I can bet on it.
And again he is HOT!!!!!!!HOT!HOT!HOT!HOT!
Posted Aug 7, 2004 at 11:32 AM EST
Witch
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bewitched_gal says:
Ohhhhhh.He exactly looks like VOLDEMORT,same snake like face.And miranda richardson,hmmmmmmmmmm she doesnt looks
at all like rita skeeter.I thought they would take some mad and fat lady.
Posted Aug 7, 2004 at 12:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1894
Hermione5 says:
Now, at last it is confirmed.
I think John Malkovich would have been a better choice to play We-Know-Who. He looks meaner and ruder. He looks much more Voldyish than Ralf.
Posted Aug 7, 2004 at 2:44 PM EST
Professor
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Petronilla says:
Good choice, I am sure that they are going to do a great job...
Posted Aug 7, 2004 at 4:38 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Well, he doesn't really look like a Voldemort, but they can do amazing things with those special effects.
She'll make a good Skeeter, though!
Posted Aug 7, 2004 at 6:04 PM EST
Student
Points: 225
Magical Angel says:
That is so awesome! I bet Ralph Fiennes will do really good, I thought he did well in Maid in Manhattan. It will be interesting to see him do a character like Voldemort. Miranda Richardson looks like she is going to fit the part of Miss Rita very well. I have never seen her act before, but I bet she will do awesome!
Posted Aug 7, 2004 at 10:44 PM EST
Slytherin Green Fairy
Points: 3210
The Slytherin says:
Cool! yeah great! I will wait for the best!!!
I too long not visit this website, so,,, I lost some news!!! Hikz,,,
Posted Aug 8, 2004 at 2:42 AM EST
Student
Points: 220
Albus Dumbledore says:
Great! They'll do very good I'm sure. Especially Ralph Fiennes. I'm very excited! We'll se Lord Voldemort! Wow!
Posted Aug 8, 2004 at 9:31 AM EST
Veela
Points: 3399
*venus* says:
AHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Excitement! Ralph Fiennes is AWESOME! I can't wait to see him as Lord Voldemort! He did an excellent job in Red Dragon, so I'm sure he'll be fantastic as Voldemort. I agree though...it will be strange that Voldemort will be...sexy. Not complaining though ;) I mean, if you think about it, "Tom Riddle" was hawt, so it makes sense ;)
I saw Miranda in Sleepy Hollow and she was quite good. I can already picture her as Rita :)
Posted Aug 8, 2004 at 6:09 PM EST
Auror
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PunkyDunky says:
That's really cool. Ralph Fiennes is really good at playing the villan and so now I'm finally being convinced that this movie is going to be awesome. The screenplay is cool and now the cast is amazing, so we're all set. I can't wait until is actually comes out!!
Posted Aug 8, 2004 at 7:26 PM EST
Student
Points: 208
Bellezza says:
I'm new at this but all I have to say is that I'm really excited about the GoF movie and these actors will make it even better
Posted Aug 8, 2004 at 9:00 PM EST
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