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AUGUST 30, 2005 at 3:47 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Newsday
In a brief interview to discuss
his new movie opening this week, The Constant Gardener, Ralph Fiennes discusses not knowing any thing about Harry Potter and how he got into his evil character.
So you've been cast as Lord Voldemort. Are you a Harry Potter fan? I can't claim to be a Harry Potter fan, certainly before. Now, I guess I'm in the family a bit. But I didn't know much about who he was, so I had to do my research…. I wasn't really familiar with the whole world of Harry Potter. But I'm now very familiar with Lord Voldemort because [in low, evil voice] I am Lord Voldemort.
How do you prepare for a character that's pure evil? It's the hardest thing in the world to play pure, pure evil. I still don't know what it is.
Did you study other evil characters? We just talked about different levels of psychotic madness in people when you don't quite know what someone's gonna do. They could do anything -- they could slash your throat, they could put their arm around you and offer to be your best friend, and the next thing you know they turn really nasty. That sort of terrifying thing you see and read about.
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
Ralph Fiennes is a excellent actor but I hope I don't end up hating him because he plays Lord Voldemort wrong because he didn't even read the book.
Posted Aug 31, 2005 at 10:30 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
sarahpatrick says:
I think that this actor is very good in his role..
he made voldemort sounds evil
his cool
just cool
sarahpat
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 3:33 AM EST
Squib
Points: 130
the_dragon_reborn says:
I don't think he's hooked on HP like the rest of us. He sounds like he's just doing his job. I just hope he plays Voldemorts part well.
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 7:54 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
I think he'll be a good voldemort. obviously he's not an hp fan. well he at least did some research. he must be pretty dedicated if he went through that trouble to actually research.
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 9:09 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
Malster5 says:
If he doesn't know pure evil its going to be unpredictable, but as long as everybody knows the script its going to be great!
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 9:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 849
Konkskäpp says:
Wasn´t Hp fan before? Oh well, a least he is now.
I think, that he will play Voldemort very well, though it is very hard to play pure evil, but he is an good actor.
Sure, he is very familiar with Lord Voldemort, because he is now He-Who-Not-Must-Be-Named.
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 9:25 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1127
Elrond says:
Man this guy is a legend! They seriously couldn't have chosen anyone better!
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 10:15 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
I hope he will do a good job, because, If he can't, it's going to ruin the whole movie. Voldemort is a very important character in book 4...
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 10:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1937
Deepti says:
*gasps* Not a Potterfan?? He'd better play good to make up for it ^_^
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 12:16 PM EST
Official Mischief Maker
Points: 4317
T.M.W.C says:
He sounds very thoughtful quite clever, looks like he'll play his part good (thank god), we need soome one really good to play LV. Bit of a turn off that he aint a fan though.
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 12:28 PM EST
Student
Points: 292
Half Blood Prince's spy says:
He's got the right face (not in a horrible way... well yeah, cause there is no other way) i can see him as Voldemort, i dont think the actor playing voldemort should be evil looking, because he doesnt need to be. Just the prescence he brings should give him the impression of being evil.. if that makes any sence.
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 12:31 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 599
chameleon says:
I like'd Ralph Fiennes how he portrayd the role in Red Dragon! I hope he will portray good as Lord Voldemort in GOF!! Because if he don't I'm disapointed..
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 2:11 PM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
I think Ralph Fiennes will make a fabulous Voldemort! I can't wait to see how he looks in costume and everything!!!
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 7:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
Hedwig,express says:
Can't wait to see what he looks like!
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 8:16 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1159
princess165 says:
I really think he will be a good voldemort. I've seen him in other movies and he is a fantastic actor. i think he got an ocscar or at least a nomination for his role as a Nazi in Schindler's List. Fiennes will be one of the top things about the movie.
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 8:25 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 52
xxhpfreak9xx says:
He is definetly a good Voldemort. I can't wait to see him in the film!
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 8:25 PM EST
Points: 59
dumbledorestudent says:
[b] jeeze if he's going to play in a harry potter movie he needs to be a fan...and who couldnt be a fan...i mean honestly...harry potter rocks my socks...luagh out loud...yeah i wonder how well he'll do...but i do have to give him this....he does look sorta evil...=P
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 8:54 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 15
Cedric_Diggory139 says:
He better be good at the part. If not theres gunna be hell to pay. 0.o
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 9:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 725
Dobby Is My Master says:
He does seem to have that evil glint in his eye. I really hope that he is terrifying...
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 10:35 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
When I saw his image as LV, I thought it looked kind of strange... but I mean I sort of imagined it like that. Well, it will be neat to see him in the actual movie!
Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 11:30 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
I agree with Ryan..poster numbah 3 I think haha. I don't want to see a picture of him until its in the movies..I WILL BE LIKE MERLINS BEARD ITS VOLDEMORT!!!!!! and scream and stuff haha.
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Posted Sep 1, 2005 at 11:40 PM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
I love the part when he said "I am Lord Voldemort" in evil tone!
He surely did a great job in Schlinder's List. Love the movie. I'm sure he'll make a nearly perfect Voldemort
Posted Sep 2, 2005 at 6:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1353
Sabrina13 says:
Even if he's not a fan, the least he could do is read the books. He's in the movie after all.
Posted Sep 2, 2005 at 7:39 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
He seems to understand the character of Lord Voldemort very well. And that is promising:-)
Posted Sep 2, 2005 at 9:22 AM EST
Squib
Points: 198
Mariana_Fourleaf says:
Hope he gets the character right though, good to see that he's taking the evil thing to heart. Studying other evil characters is good, but I don't think that there's ever been anyone quite THAT evil!
Posted Sep 2, 2005 at 9:42 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1895
Woofer says:
I think he will be a very good lord voldemort. He is a good actor and he has features that can be made very very creepy....
Posted Sep 2, 2005 at 10:42 AM EST
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