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SEPTEMBER 22, 2005 at 8:02 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Sci-fi.com
According to Mike Newell, director of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Ralph Fiennes was cast
as Voldemort because he has the ability to play the character as a realistic and frightening villain and not as a simple caricature.
According to Newell:
You have to have the actor to do it. And Ralph was the actor to do it, because Ralph doesn't chew the scenery, and he isn't a sort of 19th-century melodrama figure. He's absolutely real and cold and chilling and absolutely dedicated to doing bad. And as soon as you have that, you can do it.
Newell and Fiennes had to ask some simply questions about Voldemort's motivation:
What does he want? Why does he want to come back? What sort of a person is he that he wants to come back? What sort of a person is it who wants to impose a reign of evil? Does somebody who wants to impose a reign of evil actually see that it's evil? Or is it in fact for them a kind of good? So there was a lot of that stuff, which is the sort of thing that you discuss with an actor when he's getting to really concentrate on the part. And that was all very, very profitable.
Newell also gives his reasoning as to why he hasn’t yet read Half-Blood Prince.
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The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
Wel, I think that if they had book 6, most of those questions would be answered. Sadly, it hadn't come out then.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 6:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
Well, only time will tell us if he has done a good job. We'll see. I can't wait for this movie to come out. Yay!! I'm super excited.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 6:42 PM EST
Squib
Points: 130
*Dan is mine* says:
I can't wait till the movie comes out!!!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 6:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 834
Lily's Husband101 says:
IT is a hard job to do-act as LV and it is the movie that he comes back!!!!! i can't wait for the movie!!!!!!!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 6:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 564
val_the_pyro07 says:
I would Really like to see how Ralph looks as Voldemort but i think that just like everyone else is gonna hafta wait to see how he looks in the theater.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 6:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 971
IceQueen. says:
I think he willl do good.. I hope! It must be hard being evil?
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 7:01 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3157
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
That's awesome! I'm really looking forward to seeing Fiennes in that role now that I've read that. I can't wait! I'll bet he'll make a great Voldemort. Any actor who would go to that depth to be in character is bound to be good.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 7:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
I think that's really funny how they used analyzing of Voldemort's character to act him out!! Why hasn't Mike read Half-Blood Prince yet? I love Ralph Fiennes as an actor, he's really great!!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 7:25 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1013
hpotter_gweasley says:
Ralph is a terrific actor, I'm sure his portraying LV will be spot-on. Can't wait to see him in GoF.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 7:35 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2682
hplovergurl says:
I love all of the other movies that Ralph has been in, so I'm sure we will be very happy with how he has done on this movie!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 7:40 PM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
Yeah he seems like he is someone that would play the part well and I hope that he does because it is vital for the movie!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 7:51 PM EST
Profesora de la Paz
Points: 2824
Sassafras says:
I'm thinking that Newell hasn't yet read HBP because he's waiting to see the reaction to this film. Of course, I could be completely off-base on that. I suppose that I should actually read the article rather than make guesses about it. :-)
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 8:05 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
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SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
That's so awesome. If you ask me he picked the right Voldemort! I'm positive that Ralph Fiennes is perfect for the part. When me and my friends saw his picture we thought that he had a dark side that Newell could portray. I guess we were right!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 8:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2175
Andromeda Meliflua says:
Fiennes'd better do Voldemort justice!! I won't stand for it if he belittles the character. But I don't think he will! Voldemort is so sexy...
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 8:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 544
hedwig1017 says:
I'm not suprised!! I mean Ralph Finnes played Hannibal Lecture's protege and a Nazi - I think he has the realistic/frightening thing down pat.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 8:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1664
Looooney says:
It's very interesting to see how they try and get into the mind of someone truly evil. I really think that Fiennes is such a great actor, especially when it comes to being horrible, that he'll play it to character.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 8:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 958
Ron+Hermione says:
I'm sure its going to be great!! But why hasnt he read HBP????
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 8:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 813
harrypotterfan4eva says:
I can't wait to see how he did in GoF!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 8:24 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 448
HellsBells says:
Ralph Fiennes, is a fantastic actor, and I am truely looking forward to seeing him in action. I hope they keep him on for the rest of the movies too. It's annoying seeing one actor play someone, then for someone else to come along and play them. (*cough*DD*cough* but that wasn't there fault really)
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 8:46 PM EST
Wizard
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fawkesfire says:
I didn't know he was playing VL... wish i knew this sooner i guess i'm out of it a little...
FAWKESFIRE
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 8:56 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 450
natural-born-weasley says:
This is gonna be the best movie yet.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 8:57 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Actually seekerfan I did contribute before that post and i dont really care if you think its nonsense, I wanted to wish everyone a happy birthday. So mind your business.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 9:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
I think Ralph will do good. Atleast I hope he does. I'm sure he will! 56 more days!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 9:07 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
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Nienna Narmolanya says:
Heh...
Well, he seemed more sweet that scary in Maid in Manhattan, don't you think? I still cannot forget about that! Yeah, I guess it won't be that bad as one film after all. How would Part I end anyway?
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 9:22 PM EST
Squib
Points: 184
Carlie04 says:
I think Ralph will portray Voldemort perfectly. I can't wait to see him, and the rest of the movie, of course ;)
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 9:31 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
cckeimig says:
Considering what a great villain the man has played in other films (e.g. Amon in Schindler's List, for one), I'd say he's marvelous at playing slimy, evil bad guys.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 9:52 PM EST
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