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AUGUST 8, 2005 at 5:30 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: ComingSoon.net
In discussing his upcoming movie The Constant Gardener, Ralph Fiennes
, who portrays Lord Voldemort in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, told reporters that he will be playing the same character in Order of the Phoenix which is scheduled to start filming early next year.
From ComingSoon.net:
Fiennes says that he's already committed to appear in the fifth film Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which starts shooting in January. He knows that he'll have a big fight with Michael Gambon's Dumbledore in that. He hadn't read the sixth book yet, but he didn't believe Voldemort was in it very much, so he didn't know how large a part he would play in the resulting film.
Of course, the question is whether Fiennes will stick around for the last movie, assuming that Voldemort will play an even bigger role in the finale. Considering that J.K. Rowling hasn't finished writing it yet and no one knows who might end up directing it, would Fiennes be interested in returning as Voldemort? "I guess it's always going to be like that," Fiennes told ComingSoon.net "I have to say that I never know who's going to direct me, but I think they've chosen [well]. Certainly Alfonso Cuarón lifted the whole filmmaking onto another level, and I think that Mike Newell is going to make a really strong film. I think as long as the producers are smart. I think probably the first two films were a little too saccharine and glib, even for Harry Potter fans."
Fiennes said that some effects will be used to embellish Voldemort's dramatic first appearance on the screen, and that he'll have his own action figure. He's also already dubbed his voice for the related computer game for Goblet of Fire.
Goblet of Fire is rated PG-13 for sequences of fantasy violence and frightening images, opens November 18th.
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Witch
Points: 968
Jesyka Gronewg says:
My goodness he's the perfect Voldemort. I'm not sure he should be insulting what's paying for his bread and butter, however. I mean, come on, don't insult the first two movies, it could offend people (me).
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 11:32 AM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4643
Hoots says:
Ralph Fiennes is a great choice for Voldemort. I can't wait to see how he looks in the movie. I didn't think SS or COS was saccharine or glib. They were just closer to the books and those books didn't have as much action as GOF. They were probably just not his type of movies ie: Schindler's List.......
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 11:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 739
Morgan Evans says:
I've seen most of Ralph's movies and I think he is really good!! I'm sure he is up to the task of Voldemort!! From what everyone is saying in the set reports and whatnot, he is going to be amazing!!
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 1:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1314
Lemon Drop says:
Ralph Fiennes is such a perfect pick for Lord Voldemort. I sure hope he sticks around until the seventh movie. I hope all the actors stay till the end.
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 3:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 829
HPMommy says:
I can't wait to see what he's going to look like...this I think will be one of the major make or breakers about this movie...and it will reflect on the director as well.
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 10:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 206
Deeann Black says:
That is so wonderful. I think he is a great actor, I have seen a few of his movies and have really enjoyed his roles. I am so excited to hear that they will start filming OotP so soon, and I CAN'T WAIT until GoF comes out in Nov.
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 11:14 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
He is absolutely perfect for this role! I can't wait to see him in action in the movie. Actually, I can't wait for the Goblet of Fire to come out in November.
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
Yay! I think he is a great fit for voldemort! YES!! In January!!
Posted Aug 24, 2005 at 1:25 PM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
AFter I've seen him in GoF I will then see if he would be suitable to return in book 7.
But everyone likes seeing the same face in all the movies so I think it would be a good idea if he came back.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 10:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1338
Toms_Girl13 says:
Wow, Ralph Fienness looks like he's going to be a great Voldemort, from the pics I've seen. He is th perfect guy, and I hope he enjoys it and returns to play Voldemort in OoTP.
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 10:38 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Well I am praying that this Ralph dude is really good at play LV becaus I don't really think he seems like the LV type.
Daniel's #1 Love
Posted Aug 25, 2005 at 11:36 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
Glad to hear that they are plugging away with the filming of these movies. Glad to see they are trying to keep the same cast, too. I hope they can for all of them.
Posted Aug 26, 2005 at 4:01 PM EST
Princess of Anime
Points: 7539
Allenoray Mozart says:
YAYNESS! I also love Ralph Fiennes as Tom Riddle/Lord Voldemort! I have a feeling he'll do are brilliant job in the Grave yard scene! I wonder how his make up will be!!
WOOT!
Posted Aug 27, 2005 at 7:07 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2256
Harry Houdini says:
I think that Ralph Fiennes is going to make a Great Voldermort. I hope not only him but the whole cast stays to the end.
Posted Aug 27, 2005 at 8:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
I havent seen any of his films, i dont think, but im sure he'll be great as voldemort
Posted Aug 28, 2005 at 5:49 AM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Cool...
Glad to hear it! I think he's really great as Voldemort. He even has that evil glaring look in his eye. *shudder* I saw the picture with him as Voldemort, and I was terrified - very disturbing...
And by the way, Jack Rabbit Slim, you don't have to be like that about it. People can call him "Ralphy" if they like, call Voldemort "Voldy" if they want. They just do it for a laugh...
Posted Aug 28, 2005 at 7:54 PM EST
canon
Points: 2575
gaea says:
I've watched him do evil before (especially Red Dragon) and can't wait to see him as Voldemort.
Posted Aug 29, 2005 at 3:35 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
He seems like a good actor and from what I hear he is so I can't wait to see how good he is going to be in this movie. Yay.
Posted Aug 29, 2005 at 4:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 868
Bianca_Delacour says:
i think Ralph Fiennes is the perfect voldemort is an excellent actor, and in the paper and magizne (well, in the Journal de montréal) they say he's a really good actor!!!
Posted Aug 29, 2005 at 6:05 PM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3018
Veronica Smethley says:
Voldemort's supposed to be ugly and foul, but this guy is way too sexy to play Voldemort. Anyway, all I care about is watching the movie SOON.
-Vittoria Vetra
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:10 AM EST
Student
Points: 230
we are anti says:
he is an excellent actor and i am proud to see movies he plays in! that and he's got the perfect touch for scary... just go see red dragon.
//ANTI
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 2:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1418
Wanta House Elf says:
It is interesting to think about the various ages of all these actors. They certainly aren't being cast according to their ages in the books.
but I'm not complaining because Alan Rickman is just perfect for Snape, and I wouldn't want to see the part played by anyone else even though some people think he is a little older than the Snape in the books!
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 5:26 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 352
Inannalia says:
I really think Fiennes is a great choice for Voldemort. He's such a great actor. I'm sure he'll do great.
Posted Sep 5, 2005 at 9:13 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
cckeimig says:
He's such a great bad-guy actor that I think he'll do a fantastic job as Voldemort. I hope they keep him around for film #7 as well!
Posted Sep 20, 2005 at 11:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 606
Slytheprincess says:
I deffy know he will do good job, he was scary in Red Dragon.. with that evil smile, aiies! :(
Posted Sep 23, 2005 at 8:48 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 8
Tom wasserman says:
I agree, Ralph finnes makes a god Dark Lord, I didnt think so at first, but after seeing him in the trailer he looks really good, he is a greate actor, along with liam neson, who playd schindler in schindlers list, (that wasnt ralph finnes)
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 6:44 AM EST
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