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JANUARY 6, 2005 at 11:13 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Planet Magrathea
, a web site run by Adams' official biographer MJ Simpson.
Director Garth Jennings reportedly told BBC Radio 1 just a few days ago that Rickman was to be the voice of Marvin the Android. Davis was confirmed earlier as the actor who will operate Marvin's robotic costume.
In the books, Marvin is a paranoid, terribly sarcastic character who is woefully unconcerned with the world around him. Rickman's casting has not been officially confirmed or announced (we'll keep you posted).
Thanks to Kate for the tip.
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Head Girl
Points: 465
Kathy_Riddle says:
If hes gonna do it...
Rickman will just be perfectly like Snape..
paranoid,and terribly sarcastic...
I wonder how hes gonna look like hahaha!
Posted Jan 6, 2005 at 11:21 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
Very intriguing. I had heard Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was on its way to the big screen. You can't go wrong casting Alan Rickman in anything, in my opinion. I'm not sure I understand what Warwick Davis' role will be, but he's quite good too.
Posted Jan 6, 2005 at 11:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1266
AsiaLovesHP says:
Cool...I am going to be able to see Rickman as somebody (no I have not seen him act in oter movies before except for Love Actually) other than Snape even though,like Kathy_Riddle,said both characters are some what similar... hehehe
Posted Jan 6, 2005 at 11:33 PM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
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darrrrkwind says:
Awesome!! Congrats to Warwick Davis, and here's to hoping that Alan Rickman gets the part. I could listen to him speak allllll day!! ;-)
Posted Jan 6, 2005 at 11:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2976
Apollyon Pringle says:
Cool! I hope they have fun with this! I might actually go out and see this film when it comes out. Sounds interesting!
Posted Jan 6, 2005 at 11:46 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
Sounds like very good casting. Alan Rickman is good in everything he does. He would be a great choice for that part. Glad to see some new news after the holiday drought!
Posted Jan 6, 2005 at 11:46 PM EST
Student
Points: 219
SolemnDove says:
I LOVE The Hitch Hikers Guide books................I hope the movie lives up to them......WOW I'm soo excited.
Posted Jan 6, 2005 at 11:47 PM EST
Dark Arts Professor
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Ivy St.Claire says:
That would be the perfect role for Alan Rickman. I'm uneasy about the idea of a new Hitchhiker's movie, but, if they're casting him, maybe it won't be so bad.
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 12:01 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
Thats pretty cool, ive never heard of those books before, im sure they must be good to get rickman to have a part of it. :)
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 12:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 704
Half Blood Veela says:
Well I wonder if this is going to be a must see film or not? Probably not but i don't know.. In this film Alan Rickman is paranoid and sarcastic like he is in mostly all the films he does.... he is wicked good at it?
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 12:05 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
RMG says:
Ooooh thats a wicked book and going to be an even wickeder movie. Plus Rickman and Davis will be in it!!! Just keeps getting better and better! All right!!!
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 12:28 AM EST
Ginny's Twin
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~Marie Antoinette~ says:
I think the casting is very good. It should be good seeing the two actors in non Potter roles.
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 12:30 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
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Jencameby says:
I think this will be the perfect role for Rickman, He's wonderful at playing those types of characters. I think it's great they will be working togather in another project. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 12:35 AM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Hmmm ... interesting. I might just have to go out and see this movie, because my aunt is obessed with Alan Rickman ... so she is going to make me go with her! AH!
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 12:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 733
PotterHoney says:
That's one book I haven't managed to read yet and everyone keeps bugging me to. I guess I can watch the movie now...it sounds like a good role for Alan Rickman. I'm not sure what Davis is doing, but I think he's the one people will actually see, but Rickman's voice will be used. I think...?
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 12:44 AM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
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Patronus_Potter says:
BLOODY BRILLIANT!!!
Rickman will be fantastic as Marvin!! I can't wait! I'm gonna have to tell my friends about this as soo nas they wake up!!!
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 12:55 AM EST
Student
Points: 267
silverpixie27 says:
Rickman will do fabulous work in this, I just know it. I can't wait for Hitchhiker to come out!
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 12:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Buxtehude says:
Oy my gosh! THis is going to make the movie so much better. I was thinking that Rickman would make a good marvin, and Boom, he is. Brilliant.
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 1:00 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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DurmStrang says:
Wow, I really love Alan Rickman. I will watch/listen to anything he is in.
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 1:07 AM EST
Squib
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WeaSley iS OuR KiNg says:
doesnt Alan Rickman always play the bad guy in a movie?
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 1:20 AM EST
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hermy-ninny712 says:
Well that sounds like fun. Nice to see they are staying busy in between filming the HP series...
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 1:58 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
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hermionefan1 says:
Thats cool that they are involved on this movie. I think its gonna be a great movie when it comes out.
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 2:07 AM EST
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-Alf- says:
It's good to see Rickman and Davis doing a movie together. The only movies I saw Rickman act were in Robin Hood and Die Hard, he acted as a bad guy in both movies.
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 2:31 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
Kirathena says:
Sounds awesome. I can't wait for the movie. Alan Rickman is great in everything! Plus, I've liked Warwick Davis since he was Willow. :)
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 3:02 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1206
*Jinxed* says:
That's fantastic! I love that book, and I could listen to Rickman's voice for hours... I'm sure JKR will be pleased!
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 3:07 AM EST
Witch
Points: 569
HP_Nutter says:
Paranoid and sarcastic?
It totally applies to his style of performing, innit?
Posted Jan 7, 2005 at 3:26 AM EST
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