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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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Prime Hunter
Points: 4332
Orbster says:
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeha!..it will be as wicked as the last 3 HP movies!!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:25 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 308
duckumu says:
O-M-G am I 5398893th to post??! this is so exciting!
but seriously
this is freaking awesome. ralph fiennes is super creepy and i'm glad they picked a young guy to play voldemort. it only makes sense -- if you were returning to human form, would you pick some old scraggly weak guy? no! you'd pick a form that's youthful and presents a powerful image.
also miranda richardson is awesome. she is sexy and smart and has a lot of attitude and that's what rita skeeter should be.
way to go, casting directors!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:28 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Wowie. Cool. I am so excited for Goblet of Fire! I thik that these two people will do an awesome job! I can't wait to see them in action!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 688
hpgirl0701 says:
I think he looks like the Voldemort I pictured. Both of them are great actors. Glad that they are going to be in Gof.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 977
Butterbeer says:
NO!!!! THey cant have Ralph do volemort! Hes hott! Voldemort is supposta be old and ugly, not middle aged and hot. there is something wrong with the p.p.l in casting this time around.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:34 PM EST
Witch
Points: 554
Theodora says:
Oh my goodness. I just read that article and spent five minutes screaming praises around my room. I've had a disgusting sexual obsession with Ralph Fiennes for a long time, and this is TERRIFIC! But, like other people are saying, how are they gonna make him look old n' gross and Voldemorty enough? He's... he's just so hot.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:35 PM EST
Points: 218
Rodevon says:
They both look great for the parts. I can't wait to see them in full costume. I don't recall any of their past movie rolls, but I did see Fiennes in 'Maid in Manhattan'.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:35 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
dans_gurl says:
Oh, wow, they look perfect. cant wait till it comes out. ooooooooooo, is it nov. of 2005 yet?
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:41 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 69
Dark_Havern16 says:
They will play as awsome parts for the GOF... cannot wait to see it... i hope that Voldie will be the best part and hope that he can do it very well.....
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:44 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 93
EnglishRose4133 says:
Oh my goodness I love Miranda Richerdson she was the evil stepmother in a snow white movie with that chick from smallville. And Ralph Finnes is in that movie the english pat. or something he is steamy. He is going to be the hottest bad guy, like, ever. (I just don't like his teeth). [i]coolio to the max[i] hehehe But I dont think that Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph look that much allike, they are supposed to, shame on Warner Bros!
p.s. They should've used Orlando Bloom he is way hotter and looks more like Dan that Ralphy
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:49 PM EST
Student
Points: 273
sourapplekicker says:
OHMIGOSH! Yes! I'm glad she's playing Rita Skeeter, but that guy for Voldermort? He's cuteee! Though, he does look like he could look evil...
♥
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:50 PM EST
Student
Points: 239
D.A.and Dobby says:
Yes i cant wait for the film.
They both fit my PIcture of the characters.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:54 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
I am excited! I can't wait for the film to come out! I will be there on opening day! I will be ready for the thing on MTV, too... :-)
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
WOOOOHHHOOOOOO! I had only heard about Ralph (as an actor) but i've seen some movies Miranda's been in. I think they'll both do great! I agree w/ Page. NO LUPIN?!?!? I think he's a bit too...you know....Voldemort's supposed to be scary...
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:55 PM EST
Student
Points: 217
Rectilinear Propagation says:
Not that I think Finnes do a bad job but why didn't they get the guy from the first movie to play Voldemort? He had a very good evil voice.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:56 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
LittleChocolateFrog says:
WOW! I didn't expect that...
Ralph Fiennes certainly is good actor, but I always imagined him to play Lupin... he looks too nice to be evil.
I always hoped that either John Malkovich or Christopher Walken would eventually end up playing Voldemort, since they look evil...
On the other hand, Ralph Fiennes also played that really evil guy in that sequel to "silence of the lambs", right?
Ah, well, I guess he does well in every role :)
I'm really looking forward to see him as Voldie!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 9:57 PM EST
He-Who-Must-Be-Emma's
Points: 7724
emma's#1fan&lover says:
Well that is pretty cool...I hope they are both good...especially the guy who is going to play Voldemort...
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 554
Theodora says:
LittleChocolateFrog, if you think Ralph Fiennes looks too nice to be evil, you should watch "Schindler's List". :: Shudder :: He's very good at being a bad guy. John Malkovich or Walken couldn't play Voldie because they're not British, but I know what you mean.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:03 PM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
Finally!
Lord Voldemort has been cast!
Excelent!
I dont think ive seen any of his movies, ill have to rent them!
Oh wow, i cant wait!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:05 PM EST
Points: 466
sillyxjuney says:
Wow, he's good looking. Man wait for the 4th movie!!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 93
EnglishRose4133 says:
Well i just hope that the 4th movie is as good as the 3rd. Those new cast members better be terrific and i hope they get more screen time thatn the other ones did in the 3rd one. I love Emma Thompson!! She was so not in it enough!!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:13 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3243
Nevar says:
The faster the get the cast, the faster they'll get the movie done, is what I say...
YES!!!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:20 PM EST
Head
Points: 428
FawkesFan68 says:
I am glad that they finally posted a confirmed actor for the part of Voldemort. I saw 'Schindler's List' so long ago, I don't remember Ralph's part--I hear he was evil...
I remember Miranda Richardson playing Morgana in 'Merlin'--wow, what an actress!
Can't wait for the movie...
P.S. Lupin wasn't in GOF--just mentioned briefly at the end when Sirius was directed by Dumbledore to reunite some of the members of what we now know as the Order of the Phoenix.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 660
Draco's little secrete says:
I have seen this guy act i think he would be really good as voldemort. i have no idea about this girl though never seen her before.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:25 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4812
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
What an impressive list of actors! I hope we see more than five seconds of the actors that aren't playing the main teenage parts. I don't see how "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" movie could go wrong with all of these world class actors!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:29 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
I must live in Siberia or something, 'cause I never heard of Ralph Fiennes. But he looks perfect for the job.
I can't wait for the GoF! Whee!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:43 PM EST
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