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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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Witch
Points: 602
danebabe says:
I can't wait for the movie!! I hope *fingers crossed* that he'll play a great LV. In all of his other movies he plays the good guy...*thinking about all movies ever*
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:24 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
draco_ thomaslove says:
That would of been nice to get someone who like HP but ohwell, I think he'll do good, he is a very good actor, I can't wait for the film.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:25 PM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
I read somewhere that his nephews are thrilled he is playing the part, I'm sure he will be a perfect Voldemort even if he wasn't familar with the HP universe before now.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:26 PM EST
Witch
Points: 790
The Flying Ford Anglia says:
I have no doubt in my mind that Ralph Fiennes will be an amazing Lord Voldemort. He's such a brilliant actor that I'm sure he adapted very well to the evil role of LV. I can't wait to see his performance in both Harry Potter and the Constant Gardener.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:28 PM EST
Student
Points: 290
hairypawter90 says:
Im sure he will be good playing the part of VOldemort. He is a good actor Ive seen him before. I saw a picture of what he is going to look like as voldemort, and his eyes are too red. They are like totally red. They are supposed to be little slits of red. oh well. I cant wait for the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:28 PM EST
Squib
Points: 117
Azrael kyran says:
Not an HP fan!? Oh, great..!but Im sure he will be good in playing Voldemort.I've seen some of his movie and he is good.Gud luck to him
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:34 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1069
Xenatina says:
He seems like he really has a good idea of how to be Voldemort, he seems excited about it! I think he will be an excellent Lord Voldemort, He really wants to be Lord Voldemort! Thats awesome! I really can't wait to see how Raplh Fiennes does Voldemort! WoW! Not too far away!
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
He does look the part, but he should at lest read one of the books.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:46 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
He is a good voltmort. I cant want to see him in goblet of fire.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1801
FatMike says:
I don't much care for Ralph Fiennes as an actor but he comes across as a fairly intelligent adult in his interview. Though its hard to imagine that anyone could only have become familar with Harry Potter through a movie....
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 885
Rachyracho says:
I think he will make a great Lord Voldemort. He has the attitude, the look and he seems excited about the role.
I am looking forward to the movie so much. I can't wait to see it.
At least I have Half Blood Prince to read a few more times before then to keep myself entertained.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 7:57 PM EST
Remus's Werewolf Wife
Points: 7223
Professor Lexi Lupin says:
*She screams) Ahh! Here comes Lord Moldy Warts! Run! Heh, sorry, I so could not resist. But yeah, he doesn't look evil to me. But, then again, looks can be decieveing.
Messers Moony, Prongs and Padfoot.
Padfoot- Mr. Mold Warts does not scare me.
Prongs- Not me either.
Moony- Fear of a name only inceraes fear of the thing itself.
Prongs- Thanks Einstein.
Padfoot- Who's Einstein?
Prongs- Smart a*s muggle.
Padfoot- Sounds a bit like Moony.
Moony- Shut the f**k up.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 8:03 PM EST
Obsessive Genius
Points: 3175
FeeLinG_bLuE says:
I hope he makes a good Voldemort! The Constant Gardener looks like a good movie...
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 8:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 935
fizzingwhizbees says:
i am so excited i am in love with him i cant wait to see him play LV!
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 8:08 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1052
ginny_c29 says:
That's really great!, i'm glad he took the bother of research, otherwise he wouldn't do a cool(in the evil way) voldemort.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 8:14 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 498
Not_A_Muggle says:
it sounds like he'll be great for the part! it's surprising that he didn't know anything about Harry Potter before though
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 8:14 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Hmmm, did he say he wasn't an HP fan?!
Well anyways, he seems like a great actor, and I bet he'll be great at portraying Voldemort.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 8:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
I think he will be a great Voldemort. He is a great actor.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 8:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
I might be concerned, but I think he looks like an individual whom would do their homework and catch up on everything known about their characters...and look at his eyes! His eyes just scream of deep dark waters. Very intreguing!
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 8:31 PM EST
Witch
Points: 809
~Hermione <3's Ron~ says:
Ah, Ralph is an amazing actor. I cannot wait to see him in GoF. He will be amazing. Its true though, it must be hared to play pure evil...what is pure evil?
mwa
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 8:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
I think he'll do a good job as Voldemort. If anyone saw Red dragon you know he'll do a good job.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 8:53 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1585
BB_Sectumsempra says:
I think it is better that he did not know much about HP, I think he may play the part better because of it.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 9:02 PM EST
Student
Points: 221
flrt_311 says:
I think he'll be ok. He's a good actor. While I don't approve that he wasn't a HP freak....he is kinda old so I understand...Not many adults read books that are labeled "childrens"...oh well.
*Amanda*
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 9:03 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1013
hpotter_gweasley says:
I'm sure he'll be a terrific LV, he's an amazing (not to mention good-looking!) actor and plus he's done his research, so he'll definitely be a good LV. He also sounded like quite an amusing person!
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 9:07 PM EST
Student
Points: 236
Tonks! says:
He's a brilliant actor; I'm certain he could pull it off.
Hopefully he'll do a good job, look forward to the movie.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 9:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1302
¤`·MadameSweetness·´¤ says:
Alright he's starting to scare me and i haven't even seen him as voldermort Yet........Make him go away please. Can he just go, go , please go...........please.
Posted Aug 30, 2005 at 9:11 PM EST
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