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AUGUST 1, 2005 at 9:44 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Mirror via Wizard News
Tabloid British paper, The Mirror, is reporting that Helen McCrory
, has signed on to play Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Ms. McCrory recently appeared in Charlotte Gray, and The Count of Monte Cristo.
According to the article:
The producers are trying to keep the cast a secret until it's all sealed. But they are really keen on Helen. They think she has the gravitas and looks to pull off the part of Bellatrix.
The article also reports that Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson are signed on again in to play Harry, Ron and Hermione.
We are trying to confirm this report with Warner Bros. and as soon as we hear anything we will let you know.
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Student
Points: 212
theultimatemuggle says:
Oh i think that she will be good. Her hair looks great and I think she will give a good evil eye and be the Bellatrix i thought from the books.
Posted Aug 22, 2005 at 9:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 713
umbridgehater_DanielLover says:
I'm really glad that the directors are adding in Bellatrix. she plays such an important part in the fith book.
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 2:42 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1314
Lemon Drop says:
I think Helen McCrory will make a good Bellatrix. Not quite like I pictured her to be but I am sure she will be good it she gets the part.
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 2:47 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
I've never heard of this woman. Oh well. I guess we won't know who will be the real person when WB announces it. But she definitely looks the part!
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 6:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 829
HPMommy says:
ooooo! with the right make up and costuming she could be the very picture of what I imagined her looking like...I hope they hurry up with the movies so that they are ready to start filming not long after book 7 comes out...
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 10:32 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
I never heard of her, but she looks like she'll play the part perfectly. In character she will probably be like the most perfect Bellatrix. I don't want to see her kill Sirius though. :-( It will make me sad!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 8:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
Hmm never heard of her. I think she fits the part pretty well even though in that picture shes smiling & wearing a dress..
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
If she was cast, then she would look great!! Much better than Elizabeth Hurley. I just wouldn't be able to watch the movie if she was in it without thinking of Austin Powers.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 3:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Ive never heard of this lady but im sure if they cast her then she is the best one for the job.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 12:22 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
They better do a good job with bellatrix.. not just anybody can play a woman so eliv... so dint dissapoint me:)
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 1:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1338
Toms_Girl13 says:
She would be an o Bellatrix, but I think Bellatrix is a little bit younger....or at least that's how I imagine her. But she is an important character so whoever they cast it better be good.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 8:06 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
From that picture, she could fit nicely in the role of Bellatrix.
It's also great news that Dan, Rupert and Emma have signed on.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 9:45 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
Thats not what I thought she would look like but that doesn't look bad at all! I can't wait to see what she looks like in character.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 9:53 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Hehe....
Scary. She'd make a really creepy Bellatrix. I guess she fits the part - I could see her killing - . *sob*
Uhmm, wasn't there another person they were thinking of for Bellatrix. Uhh, the girl from the first Austin Powers movie?
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 9:51 AM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
I will have to wait till the movie comes out but I can't wait to see how she plays Bella.
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 3:41 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
She's made alot of movies, but I have never heard of her before. From the pic she looks pretty much exactly how I pictured Bellatrix. Looks like she'd be a good pick for the role.
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 3:45 PM EST
Squib
Points: 148
RonLovesMe! says:
She seems like she would be good for the role. With a the right makeup and wardrobe it might just be perfect. Oh yeah, by the way, I HATE BELLATRIX! Long Live Sirius Black!
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 10:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
Yeah i think she'll be awesome as bellatrix, if she looked a bit more evil, she looks to happy in that photo, but i think she'll be great
Posted Aug 27, 2005 at 12:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Woodfan says:
She looks like a very good bellatrix. Dark definetly
Posted Aug 27, 2005 at 4:28 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1191
mrsmad says:
I'm not sure about this lady. I have never seen her in anything shes been in and I could not get a proper look at her; so I really can't say. Some of the other people said they may cast Elizabeth Hurley that I can't see.We will just have to wait and see what happens ...I hope they pick someone good.
Posted Sep 19, 2005 at 8:57 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 11
karen96 says:
Although thats not really how I imagined bell it seems like Helen would do the part justice.....im not really sure if she could be evil enough for bella, she looks kind of nice in that picture but maybe with the right make up and in costume she would fit the part better. who ever they cast I hope the actress does a good job. The only part I think no one is lookin forward to is bellatrix killing sirus ....that parts gonna be sad:(
Posted Sep 19, 2005 at 10:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
Well i have never heard of her!!!!!!!! but maybe she can play the bellatrix part!!!!!!!!!
Posted Sep 21, 2005 at 11:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 606
Slytheprincess says:
Hmm, she better pull off the killing part! I would prefer Nicole Kidman but Bellatrix should be british.. I hope she can meet our expectations.
Posted Sep 23, 2005 at 8:46 PM EST
Student
Points: 232
Em-Watson-4eva says:
She looks like she could play the part she looks quite evil, which i suppose is very good for the part of bellatrix.
Posted Oct 5, 2005 at 5:12 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
randomnessthoughts says:
Never heard of her, but she's pretty much what I imagined the character to be like.
Posted Nov 13, 2005 at 3:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Livia De Romanus says:
WOW! Thats exactly how I pictured her, if they havent picked her yet they should, but then again I cant comment on her acting because I've never seen her before.
Posted Dec 4, 2005 at 5:56 PM EST
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