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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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Lady of the Rings
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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
True Gryffie
Points: 2581
Harry_Potter_Lover says:
That is AWESOME! He looks perfect!!!!!! I cant wait till the movie!
*The Original Chocolate Violence Fan!*
(all of yaw are copycats!)
I wear a shirt that says *CHOCOLATE VIOLENCE ROCKS!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:48 PM EST
Squib
Points: 154
MrsGrint says:
Thats awesome. I though they announced the person playing Rita Skeeter a while ago but whatever. That guy does'nt look very voldemort-ish but i suppose with all the make up and wardrobe and stuff he will look good. At least I hope he does.....
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1397
Annacy says:
oh yha, I loved him in red dragon. He's going to be great!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:52 PM EST
Redhead at Heart
Points: 3121
Ms Weasley says:
Well, that'll spoil my attraction to Ralph Fiennes, but I'm sure he'll do a very fine job. Yay! Finally an actor I know and like!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Mommy of Hermione says:
Yippe! Go Ralph! Wasn't he in RedDragon? I'm happy to have a Voldemort and Rita! Eventhough they are two of the worst characters in the books. I love you Gary!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:55 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23483
KT Lady says:
AAAAH THAT IS AWESOME! You should see me, Im jumping up and down in my seat! Ralph Fiennes is one sexxy beast! ;) Im glad hes playing Voldemort!! *jumps for joy* And as for Miranda Richardson, shes gonna make a HILARIOUS Rita Skeeter...oh man....this movie is gonna be AMAZING!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:57 PM EST
Student
Points: 293
MissRiot says:
Ralph Fiennes is an awesome choice for Lord Voldermort!!! wow this movie is already shaping up to look awesome!!!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 905
Quibblerkid81 says:
I really don't think that he looks the part of Voldemort, but that's ok. I really don't know enough about him to make a judgement. Same with the woman playing Rita. Oh well, the casting directors haven't failed us before have they?
tee hee hee with <3s
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 10:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1392
SiriusFan says:
I'm very pleased with Warner Bros casting for GoF. I think Ralph Fiennes will make Voldemort as evil as we've all envisioned him. It will be interesting to see the make-up/costume work they do. Heck, it'll be interesting to see this entire movie. I can't wait!!!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:00 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
Peitouche says:
Woo! I was hoping he'd be Voldemort. He'll be great! I can't wait for this movie--it's my favourite book. And, the cast is looking superb!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 577
SiriusLupinGirl says:
Oh My GOODNESS!!! I cannot put into words how excited I am that Raplh Fiennes will be joining the already very wonderful cast of the Harry Potter world. As I said before, Miranda Richardson is exactly who I pictured as Rita Skeeter so now the cast is complete!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:07 PM EST
Student
Points: 287
CoRdUrOy_benji says:
That Fiennes guy looks like a good voldemort!i've seen the rita girl before she looks good to.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:09 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 315
Esmeralda says:
Oh my god. I am so happy that he's playing voldemort. What a hottie!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 227
Dark_side says:
great, they are both exactly what i imagined them to look like!!!! this is going to be awesome, they suit the job perfectly...
^Bianca^
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:24 PM EST
Witch
Points: 696
quidditch_seeker says:
That's awesome! I was hoping he would be the one to play Voldemort. I've never heard of her, but I'm sure she'll be good too.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:24 PM EST
Student
Points: 235
BertieBott says:
This is so cool!! Ralph Fiennes is really talented, he'll bring alot to the character. Miranda Richardson is also a great pick for the role. Alright, GOF is on it's way!!
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:30 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 393
MischievousMarauder says:
YAY! I swear, this cast just keep getting better and better, I have a feeling this movie is gonna rock our socks! ^_^
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:34 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
Excellent!!! Like Theodora said, if you don't think Ralph Fiennes can look (and act) evil, you haven't seen "Shindler's List." He will be perfect for Voldemort. I never really pictured Voldemort as very old, since he was at Hogwarts the same time as Hagrid, who may be sort of grizzled, but he's not super-old. Also, as Ginny Weasly and a few others said, look at the earlier casting choice for Tom Riddle! You'd think the character would age well on the screen if he was played earlier by Christian Coulson.
One thing I noticed in the press release is that Julie Walters' name is missing. No Molly Weasley? Is this a confirmation that the movie may start at the Quiddich World Cup, rather than at the Weasley's (since we already know the Dursleys aren't being featured)?
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:42 PM EST
Squib
Points: 137
Hocicos says:
WOW he did great in RED DRAGON...NICE
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:45 PM EST
Snape's Worst Memory
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Emma_is_a_goddess says:
That's cool. That guy really does look quite like what I imagined Lord Voldythingy to look like. ANd the chick...I just don't know. Make up people can do marvelous things.
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:49 PM EST
Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8468
Prof. Dish says:
I'm glad they finally came out and confirmed these things!! And I know people were hoping that the role of Voldemort wouldn't be released, but it would have eventually been spilled anyways, and you couldn't have avoided it for long...
Posted Aug 4, 2004 at 11:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 585
harryzbestgurl says:
COOOL!!! I'm sure they'll be great in those parts!!! It's good to see GOF starting to come together!!
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 12:04 AM EST
Squib
Points: 146
makemesmile says:
Wow. They already have an actor to play Voldemort, that's really cool, i hope he plays him well.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 12:04 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
Wow i wouldn't have imagined him playing that part, but i've never been let down by an actor in this series yet, so cool. I can't wait.
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 12:09 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
Wow, I'm glad that the rumors of Fiennes as Lord Voldemort are true. A pat on the back to the casting directors for adding another British male hottie to the HP cast! And Fiennes is perfect for playing the Dark Lord...he gave me shivers during "Schindler's List!"
Posted Aug 5, 2004 at 12:09 AM EST
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