
DECEMBER 31, 2004 at 8:31 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
The current issue of Premiere magazine has published the first picture we’ve seen of Miranda Richardson
in costume as Rita Skeeter
from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire which is currently filming.
According to the article
courtesy of MuggleNet:
Another year at Hogwarts, another director charge. As the first Englishman to direct a Potter flick, Mike Newell brings his own school days to bear as Harry faces not only his own fire-breathing dragons in the Triwizard Tournament but also his greatest challenge yet - the resurrection of Voldemort.
"This story is about the return of the being of evil," says Newell. "Harry is the vital ingredient for the potion which will bring Voldemort back." Like He-Who-Must Not-Be-Named, Daily Prophet hack Rita Skeeter makes her first appearance in this fourth installment of the series.
"She's completely brash and completely hateful," says Richardson, who likens Skeeter to 1930s gossip queen Hedda Hopper. "She's written the deal before she even gets there, really."
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Hungarian Horntail Breeder
Points: 5456
^WatsonLover^ says:
She looks like how I pictured her....I think she fits the part..I wonder how this movie will come out.....I can't wait for it!!!
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 12:42 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1158
Moonbake says:
Very cool. I can't wait to see Mike adaptation of Voldermort!
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 12:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2119
hpchik898 says:
Oh, another picture from GoF! I'm actually happy with the way she looks. And belive me I'm SO picky. I hated PoA becuase it was so diffrent from the book. And i'm so nervous about GoF becuase it's my favriote book with the best story line and I really don't want them to mess this up :/
you know you love me,
Brooke
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 1:01 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ghost
Points: 9469
Pearlescent says:
FINALLY some new articles. Wow, I love that pic, she looks some much like the Rita Skeeter that I pictured! Yay for canon actors!
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 1:03 PM EST
Student
Points: 253
greeneyes says:
She looks okay, I guess. I don't know much about her, but I hope she plays the part well.
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 1:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1266
AsiaLovesHP says:
This is too cool, Ive always wondered how Rita would look in the new movie GoF ...and Im excited to see the resurrection of Voldemort... I really hope they do a good job on that but I have no doubts that the movie will turn out amazing....
ahhhhh can't wait....
P.S.- I hope shes does great as Rita... I woudl'nt know because Ive never seen her work ....sorry ...anyways great news ...ahhhh
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 2:15 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 353
lovethekeeper says:
Great pic! Can't wait for the movie!
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 2:43 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 55
anarchy_lotty says:
Excellent! She seems to fit the part. Can't wait for the film.
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 3:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1430
littlejoe72 says:
Wow she's perfect for that part! I'm glad they found a good person...
nat
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 3:16 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1159
Ron friend says:
WEll at first i was suprised by how they made her look, but now i think she looks really good in the part! Ahh i cant wait for the movie to come out.
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 3:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 897
yesimadork says:
Hey she played madame giry in phantom of the opera! Which is my favortie movie/musical. Sweeeeeeeeeeet.
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 4:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Woodfan says:
Not bad, not bad at all. I had thought that Rita Skeeter was much younger, but I guess she isn't after all.
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 4:35 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
I think that they chose her very well.
I think she looks pretty close to what I imagined her to be. I can't wait to see her evilness....ha ha ha. I know...I am a loser. I can't wait till the movie comes out!!!!
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 5:02 PM EST
Points: 15
Professer Quarrel says:
I cannot totally wait! I love Rita Skeeter's character in the book. It should be just as good in the movie!!
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 8:05 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3159
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
I didn't know who was playing Rita, this is great. Although, for some reason, I always pictured Rita Skeeter as having brown hair. Isn't that what it said in the book? I'll have to go reread GoF...or at least that chapter.
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 8:09 PM EST
Points: 4
Luna3120 says:
Well, in GoF, they have a picture of her, long nails, glasses, and you can't really tell what color her hair is.
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 8:26 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 36
shadow_z13 says:
WoW! Miranda really does look like Rita Skeeter! At least that's how I pictured her in my head. With the long nails, and the glasses! I absolutely love it!
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 8:29 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
peperheart says:
Wowie!! Those harsh-looking eyebrows, perfect! Always pictured her as a darker redhead though...her clothing is perfect!
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 8:53 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 36
Rubidium says:
Never has a better match been made! I'm dying to see her in action. GoF seems so far away...
*weeps*
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 9:09 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
Hermione_is_in_Ravenclaw says:
I never pictured her as a blonde, but I think she'll make a good Skeeter. I wonder if Rowling meant any significance behind Rita's last name- "skeeter" is slang for mosquito in the south east US.
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 10:50 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4497
PowerGranger says:
She doesn't really look the way I imagined, but she looks the way I expected. Does that make sense? A lot will depend on how Rita-ish she acts. I think Miranda Richardson will do very well.
Posted Jan 2, 2005 at 11:26 PM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
Oh My God! She looks FANTASTIC as Rita Skeeter. The only think different from how I imagined her is that I always pictured her with red hair. Don't know why either, ahaha.
Posted Jan 3, 2005 at 12:03 AM EST
Squib
Points: 155
harrypottersis says:
I can't wait! I can't wait! Just as i imagined with the evil grin!!!
Posted Jan 3, 2005 at 12:08 AM EST
Squib
Points: 151
LunyLunaJobberknoll says:
Exactly what I pictured great casting!!!
Posted Jan 3, 2005 at 12:09 AM EST
Student
Points: 291
mld2408 says:
i dont really know the women they cast but i think she will be great. there always do a good job of casting but i relly didnt like Lupin in POA. i cant wait.
Posted Jan 3, 2005 at 12:46 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 65
ponsy says:
Oh my gosh! I love it! Can't hardly wait!
Posted Jan 3, 2005 at 3:00 AM EST
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