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FEBRUARY 4, 2005 at 6:40 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Dark Horizons
Rumors are abound on the Internet today because of a small report on Dark Horizons stating that Elizabeth Hurley has been offered the role of an ‘evil witch’ in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix.
According to Dark Horizons
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During CNBC News last night, it was apparently revealed that Elizabeth Hurley has been offered a part in the fifth Harry Potter movie The Order of the Phoenix with the character described only as an "evil witch", best guess for now is the role of Bellatrix. She apparently hasn't signed yet, but is thinking about it. Filming begins sometime next year.
We are currently trying to find out if there is any truth to this, but I decided to post the story since so many other Harry Potter sites are doing so. As with all unconfirmed casting news, please treat this as a rumor. As soon as we hear official news we will post it.
UPDATE: We have just received word from Warner Bros.:
There is absolutely no truth in that rumor whatsoever.
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Professor
Points: 1024
OtterPotter says:
Wow, so she's going to probably get the role of Bellatrix Lastrange. Hmm, I never imagined her to look like elizabeth Hurley....
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
Hmmm....I am not really sure if I could picture Elizabeth Hurley as Bellatrix Lestrange! It might be a little wierd for me, but who knows! With a lot of make-up they could probably make it work well!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 790
The Flying Ford Anglia says:
She's too pretty and youthful looking to be Bellatrix. It's a shame such a pretty woman has to be so evil haha. I'm sure she'll do a good job with whatever role she is.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:46 PM EST
Student
Points: 216
Zhenya says:
I doubt this, but if it is true, she's going to have to get off her pretty behind and act. Bellatrix is a lunatic, and she'll have to do her justice.
I hope they get an unknown though. We won't get distracted by the fact that it's Elizabeth Hurley.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:47 PM EST
Student
Points: 232
EmmaLuva says:
Ditto my harry potter friend.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:51 PM EST
Squib
Points: 150
k j says:
I can't really see Elizabeth Hurley acting Bellatrix. But hey who knows maybe she'll be great.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 982
~Kathy~Evans~ says:
It's so great the are already preparing for Order of the Phoenix!!! I can't wait to see the movies...I just hope that Mrs. Weasly shows up in this one!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
Hmm... I don't know if she will be good in that role. I guess we will have to see. I can't really see her in that role.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Lily's Eyes says:
Bellatrix was a little hard for my imagination to get a 'lock' on, but I can definitely see Elizabeth Hurley in the role. I hope she says yes! She's be a perfect female counterpart to Ralph Fiennes as Lord Voldemort!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:09 PM EST
Prof. of Muggle Studies
Points: 4236
Elishka says:
I think she'd be great for the part! I hope she takes it because it would be a good stretch for her. I can't remember who said it (maybe it was Alan Rickman?), but it said something like, "If you can't play the leading man, play the villain -- you get nearly as many lines!" Well, if you can't play the woman everyone is in love with, play the villain!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 279
beatrizM says:
You know, she would be a good Bellatrix, coz i actually pictures Bellatrix a rather cute woman not a horrible witch like the bad witch in snow white...
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
It would be very wierd to see Elizabeth Hurly in the HP movie, I am used to seeing her in Austin Powers. That would be cool though, it would be fun. Can't Wait for OoTP!!!!!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:18 PM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3013
Extendable Ears says:
Hmmm...Elizabeth Hurley, hmmm? Well seems like a lot of folks have pointed to Bellatrix Lestrange and that was my first guess, as well. I would hope that they'd go with someone a little less, well...beautiful! Bellatrix isn't known for her beauty, but instead her cruelty. If she does end up with this part I would hope they'd try to make her ugly, but I doubt that would happen. I think this will come out wrong, but she just doesn't seem cool enough to play Bellatrix or any other HP character. I'll continue to treat this as a rumour until it's been confirmed.
Sidenote: Yikes! Casting OotP already?!?!?
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:32 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1191
mrsmad says:
Cool! But I don't think She will play Umbridge ;She is too tall and pretty. She could possibly be Bellatrix LeStrange.
Only time will tell. It could also only be a rumor. We will have to wait and see. Only I really can't wait to see! Come on July 16, 2005! ACCIO! Harry Potter & the Half Blood Prince!! Darn it is not working. My wand must be broken I guess I better take it to Olivander's for a tune up. Hee Hee! :)
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
I never really heard of her but...Oh my god! She looks so pretty! She would totally make it as Bellatrix! She's supposed to be beautiful remember? Can't wait for OotP!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 570
ginnypotter2004 says:
That sounds really good because if she is Bellatrix actually how ever she play she will make it seem so real just like the rest of the actors (actresses) in
HP. Can't wait
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:53 PM EST
Points: 3723
emma'shockeyplayer says:
Coool... they need someone really talented to play her, no doubt she should appear in movie/book 6... should be interesting... muhuhahaha!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:55 PM EST
Squib
Points: 110
soccerpotterfan10 says:
Cool, I can't wait to see the 4th movie and DEFINETLY the 5th movie! She looks sort of like I pictured Bellatrix, but with make-up I'm sure she will look a lot like Bellatrix.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:57 PM EST
Astro Zombie
Points: 2577
Fallen Bomb says:
I don't know if I can see her as Lestrange. I guess they described her a pretty in the old pictures but after azkaban Hurley can't play her. But I guess make up can do the trick.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:06 PM EST
You Know Who
Points: 3006
Hurry Patter says:
If she is going to be in Order of the Phoenix, it is got to be a big part. She couldn't play the part of for sure, she's too sexy for Umbridge :) If it were not for the mention of the evil witch I thought she might play the part of Tonks. I can't think of any evil witch in OotP.
If she's just in for a cameo role, she could be one of Fudge's stooges in the hearing.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:09 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
b34n13 g1rl says:
HMMM! I don't think i can see her as a witch but ususally directors see something that others don't and they are usually right.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:11 PM EST
You Know Who
Points: 3006
Hurry Patter says:
I simply forgot about Bellatrix Lestrange. Well, Elizabeth Hurley could sure be Bellatrix. That would be cool if she plays the part of Bellatrix. I hope the news is for real.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:16 PM EST
Student
Points: 205
Neville Rocks! says:
I always imagined Bella as one of those beautiful evil witches so i think that elizabeth hurley would be perfect for the role! Maybe she should dye her hair darker though!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 654
Millennia says:
She definitely wouldn't be in the running for Umbridge. I could see her as Narcissa or Bellatrix though.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1626
bubblenut21 says:
Well good for her! I really don't know who she is...but she better play a good Bellatrix if she does get that part!
*bubblenut21*
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:21 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 356
aussie_auror says:
That would be soo cool!! In a weird way she reminds my of Bellatrix.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:23 PM EST
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