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SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 at 9:22 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Chris Rankin Online
On his personal site, actor Chris Rankin revealed
today that he doesn't think his character Percy Weasley will be appearing in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
His latest contract included Prisoner of Azkaban "+ 1," meaning one more film, but not necessarily the next one:
Having been speaking to my agent about why I've not heard anything from Warner Brothers re: Goblet of Fire, they've been making some enquiries into the legal side of not being used on the film, when I've been contracted to it... Turns out that my contract states that I was contracted to appear in Prisoner of Azkaban +1 more HP film - it doesn't have to be the next in the series (as we'd all presumed) - what this basically means is that we're unlikely to be seeing Percy in Goblet of Fire, but that doesn't mean that he won't be in another film along the lines of the series...
Rankin added that he's content to work on his own projects for the time being. His twenty-first birthday is in October, and he's also coming to the U.S. next month.
Percy plays a much bigger role in Order of the Phoenix, the fifth in JK Rowling's book series.
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Squib
Points: 175
half_blood_royalty says:
Mmm... Well i get i don't get to see the scene where Percy is called "Weatherby" and teased by Geogre/Fred Wealsey... Haha...
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 9:35 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1022
Peitouche says:
Geez, Percy always gets the short end of the stick. I love his character! And Chris is wonderful at it. That's disappointing. At least Chris has a successful career outside of HP so we don't need to worry about him, but I look forward to him in the 5th! Nice to know at least one of them will be back.
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 9:38 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2133
orlandofan says:
Well that to bad for him, but at least he will be in another movie. So i guess it better for him to not be in GOF than to not be in OOTP which is I think a more importaint movie for him to be in. So than who will be the judge when crouch is gone cause it was supposed to be Percy?
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 9:40 AM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
I wish he was in GOF! He's there during the triwizard tournement and during the qidditch world cup. I hope Mike knows what he's doing. GOF is my favorite book so I hope the movie turns out to be brilliant. POA + 1, does that mean he can only appaer in one more movie?
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 9:42 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9047
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I could see where this could be frustrating for Chris (and the Dursleys in a similar manner), since this is a big role for him and a chance to be seen. Although Iwould like to see him in GOf, heis really not that important to the story. It would be a real shame if he were not in OOTP. That is the film, I would like to see him in.
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 9:45 AM EST
Mistress of Animagi
Points: 3712
Aunt Minerva says:
Wait, isn't Percy supposed to judge the Triwizard and attend the Yule Ball? How much are they changing in this movie?
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 9:48 AM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
I ponder on how the script will tell us of Barty Crouch Senior taking a departure from work at the command of Voldemort during the Yule Ball, if Chris Rankin as Percy doesn't appear. We'll just have to wait to see. Other than that, I find no disappointment with the omission of a minor detail in the story. As for the defense that he judges, do you really expect them to waste three minutes showing the judges scoring, a corny visual? As far as I know, they'll skip the scores altogether.
I eagerly anticipate his return in Order of the Phoenix. I just love how he portrays the character.
Excuse me -- I'm headboy!
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 9:58 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
Well, that will be a little odd, seeing as how Percy stands in for Crouch as a Triwizard judge, but I will withhold true comments until I see the finished product next year.
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 10:00 AM EST
Witch
Points: 838
jade19357 says:
I think that it kind of stupid not to have Percy in this film. But he does have a bigger part in OotP so I guess we will just have to trust WB and the director to make a great movie!
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 10:06 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
tall_loony_guy:) says:
although percy plays an important role in 'Order of the Phoenix', his character would seem incomplete without an appearance in the 4th movie. plus, percy's bossiness adds spice to the movies!
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 10:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 548
tinkerbel says:
I think that that kind of sucks because he is in the book quite a bit since he is suppose to be the fill in for Mr.Crouch. I mean it is sad enough that the Dursleys aren't suppose to be in this film and I thought the part that they play in the beginning of the book will be a bit disappointing.
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 10:15 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
I would think he would know this by now. I think percy needs to be in this movie though. It outlines his role in book 5! Unless he is not in the 5th movie either!
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 10:20 AM EST
Witch
Points: 945
The World Is My Own says:
Oh well, i don't think he is that great.
I think it will be cool to have him in OOTP, when she goes evil with Umbridge!
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 10:23 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
Its too bad that he won't be in GoF, but at least he will be in one more movie. More than likely it will be OOtP in my opinion. First the Dursleys, now Percy, i seriously hope they don't cut out too much more of this movie.
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 10:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 761
MrsKatzz says:
That kind of sucks, but I mean I guess some cuts were necessary and he is much more important in OoTp =\
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 10:38 AM EST
Slytherin's Ferret
Points: 11875
Miss Azn Malfoy says:
No Percy?!? That's EVIL! They need Percy in the 5th movie though. :( He should be in the 5th movie if he is cut...*grr*
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 10:59 AM EST
Mischief Manager
Points: 9188
judyqeen says:
I think Percy is only in one part of the Order of the Phoenix and that is at Harry's hearing. They talk about him a lot, but he is not really there. He was in the Goblet of Fire a lot more. I think he is important in that book too.
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 11:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 562
accio_rupert says:
I think even if he has a little part its a bit bad to just cut him of that!! they should have him in it! because after all he is a charcater!! they are cutting loads from the new film im starting to worry if there is going to be anything in it at all!!
xx
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 11:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 554
Theodora says:
Well, there's nothing we can do about it but boohoo and gain points by boohooing, right?
But seriously, Percy's main character development happens in GoF, his motivations change when he gets a job at the MoM. It seems silly to not have him on GoF... but, like I said...
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 11:07 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
Oh no! That's horrible! They just cant cut percy out of a movie! Even if its just a small appearance he should sitll be in there. Gah, I can't believe it.
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 11:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 657
siriusluv says:
That's too bad. I think seeing Percy in Goblet of Fire would make it easier to understand his behavior in Order of the Pheonix for those who have not read the books.
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 11:18 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2773
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I am with all the others. How can they film the scenes where Percy is a judge? It will be interesting to see how it works out.
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 11:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 680
Ilovesingingsc says:
Hmm but he will deffintly act in Order of the Phenoix.. man I wish he was i n GoF, because then you can kind of see why Perc turned the way he was! But anyways...
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 11:21 AM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
How are they going to do the Second Task without Percy? I just don't get it! Grrr... I'm sure there's some legitimate reason for cutting out his character. We'll just have to wait another year to see. Oh, and I still don't get why Percy never wore glasses in the movies (because I definitely remember it being mentioned that he had glasses in the books).
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 11:32 AM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
That is so stupid... are they going to have any characters left by the end of the films? It just seems like they're cutting everyone that they don't think has a big enough part?.... well hello! Percy took over for mr crouch at the judging and all of that, he was in the fourth book quite a bit in my opinion and even less seen in OotP... what are they thinking... they should have they're heads checked!!!
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 11:32 AM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Gawd, why don't you just cut ron to hmm? *sighs* I don't know if this movie will be that great if everyones cut *sighs again*
Posted Sep 22, 2004 at 11:39 AM EST
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