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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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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1894
Hermione5 says:
I love Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort, just a perfect choice!!
Phoenix starts shooting in January!!! GREAT!!!!!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 5:45 AM EST
Weasley Garden Faerie
Points: 4481
Tamlynn says:
Look at that lovely smile. It is hard for me to imagine him playing VD, but seeing him in his makeup he really seems to pull it off well.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 6:20 AM EST
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
I have never seen any of his other movies, but I am sure we won't be dissapointed.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 12:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 813
harrypotterfan4eva says:
Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort, PERFECT.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 1:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
I love Ralph Fiennes and I'm sure he did a great job as Voldemort!! I'm glad he's looking forward to doing the next one...hopefully everyone will be back.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 1:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 619
dance_girl says:
Hah! I think Ralph Fiennes is quite cool. But im not sure how he will be voldemort. But i bet he will do a great job playing the bad guy. I hope he and all the other actors who will be needed in the 5th movie will come back to it.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 4:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
Deepti says:
Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort, PERFECT.
You said it!
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 4:05 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
I can't wait to see what he looks like when he is all made up to look like Voldemort, i bet he looks brill.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 4:24 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
I wonder how voldemort will look like in the movie. I think it will probably be good. Ralph Fiennes did a good job playing Schindler in Schlinder's List.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 6:01 PM EST
Slytherin's G Unit
Points: 6727
Billie Loves Adie says:
Old Ralphy doesnt look like Voldemort now does he? I hope he'll do a good job as Voldemort though.
Posted Aug 20, 2005 at 7:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
People who can be so nice and act so aweful (or the other way around) just amaze me. I couldn't act like that. I am glad someone can though, otherwise the movies would be aweful!
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 12:22 AM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Yay Ralph Fiennes will be staying in OotP!! And they're already thinking about the fifth movie?!
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 9:02 AM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
Wow, he better stay for all the movies!!! I hate when they have to replace a character right in the middle of a series like that. It just changes the movies for me--makes them lame. In real life someone wouldn't all of a sudden say "I don't want to be John Smith anymore. I'll let him do it." It just takes away from the reality of the film, which I don't like.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 1:44 PM EST
Minister of Modest
Points: 6090
harryandhermioneforeva says:
yeah well I can't wait to see if he is a good Voldemort because Voldemort seems to be a very vital character in the movies and books.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 1:51 PM EST
Squib
Points: 175
Kreacher_elf says:
Wow...pretty much just like I pictured him.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 3:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1357
swiffy says:
I dont really see him as the one and only Lord Voldemort but I guess he'll have like a ton of make up on. We'll just have to see I guess.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 4:26 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 443
headmaster tsclose says:
I'm so happy about this
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.
This is sooooo great for us..and the HP mania.
Posted Aug 21, 2005 at 10:01 PM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
I love ralph fiennes...
i think he makes a perfect dumbledore... after seeing him in red dragon...
Posted Aug 22, 2005 at 2:02 AM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
I'm very glad to hear the Ralph will be in OotP. He's such a great actor. I really can't wait to see him in GoF.
Posted Aug 22, 2005 at 11:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 537
Head Dementor says:
I saw him on Live with Regis and Kelly the day of or the day after this came out. There he talked about being Lord Voldemort too. It was great! Looking at him when he isn't in costume you would think he wasn't a very good choice because he's so good looking, but really he is the perfect choice.
Posted Aug 22, 2005 at 4:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
Chadick says:
Ahh, I hope he works. I'm really anxious about him. Well, I guess I'll just have to wait, see, and be swayed.
Posted Aug 22, 2005 at 7:40 PM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
I am a huge fan of Ralph Fiennes and now that he's part of Harry Potter, i'm even loving him more! So excited to see him portray LV..=)
Posted Aug 22, 2005 at 8:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 212
theultimatemuggle says:
Thats always good to have the same people for all the movies or eles it is not the same. At least thats what i think.
Posted Aug 22, 2005 at 9:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 713
umbridgehater_DanielLover says:
I really hope ralph is good at playing Voldemort! he must look really evil to scare people! i've only seen him as a good guy so i really cant imagine him evil, but i hope he is good.
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 2:22 AM EST
Student
Points: 219
Jack Rabbit Slim says:
First thing everyone...PLEASE STOP CALLING HIM 'Ralphy'!!!
I mean Jeez Louise, its almost as bad as calling Voldermort Voldy or Dumbledore Albo.
But anyway, I thing 'Ralphy' will make an excellent Voldermort, if you have seen him in Schindler's list or in particular Red Dragon, you'll know what to expect.
Posted Aug 23, 2005 at 9:34 AM EST
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
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