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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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Head Girl
Points: 475
Vortex7 says:
That's the thing that keeps my anxiety at the top, seeing Voldemort. I bet he has done a terific job, he is a very good actor. Voldemort will definitely determine whether or not it is a good movie.
Posted Sep 23, 2005 at 10:48 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 389
AngelOfMusic860 says:
I can't wait to see He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named, that will be awesome!
Posted Sep 23, 2005 at 11:19 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 309
Wicked_06 says:
I am excited to see Ralph Fiennes as He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Name so, its all good in my little book!
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 12:21 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
I have now been reassured that Voldemort will be a lot scary...according to Mike Newell...Go Ralph Fiennes!
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 1:15 AM EST
Student
Points: 252
FoolofaTook says:
I hope he does a good job. It would be really hard to play one of the most villianous characters that I can remember and be able to pull it off.
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 1:25 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
ravenclawrox, there is no need to do that... 'I love Harry..' :) We all love him. 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. Glad to hear that.
~MP~
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 1:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 883
Bossy Boots says:
The part of Voldemort will basically make or break this film. I mean, don't get me wrong, everyone else is very very important. But if the villain isn't as villainous as he's supposed to be, you'll be disappointed. I have full faith in Mike Newell and everyone else that this will be a spectacular film!!!!
How long did it take you to type all that, Ravenclawrox? You know you're like the 200th post or something, right? Nobody is patient enough to read that far. Just kidding. I love Harry, too!!!!!
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 2:26 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1353
Sabrina13 says:
Well, if he doesn't portray him properly there will be a lot of angry fans...
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 3:01 AM EST
Witch
Points: 605
Sahara says:
It is going to be good to fianlly be able to put a face with all that we have read about this foul evil character. I sure he will be great.
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 9:17 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
brrr... I get chills just thinking about it. Voldemort is going to be so scary... I might have to bring a blanket to the theatre to hide behind during the graveyard scene... just kidding, I wouldn't miss a second!
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 9:24 AM EST
Squib
Points: 199
becs1 says:
It will be really hard for Ralph to do the voldemort part justice. I have seen him in other films and he's done a vgood job. It'll be difficult to make everyone satisfied but the director seems happy with his performance. Can't wait to see how he did!
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 12:26 PM EST
Seeker of the Wands
Points: 18200
SunbeamVi says:
I am sure that Ralph Fiennes did an amazing job playing the role as Voldemort. Voldemort is considered to be frightening and scary in the books. It will be great to see the graveyard scene in the movie.
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 1:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 971
Professor Granger says:
I guess Fiennes will do a good job. I didn't know what actor they would even pick to play Voldemort, I thought he might just be CGI. But I am glad they picked someone who people think will be good for the role.
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 1:16 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
Oliver_Wood_is_my_idol says:
I can't wait to see him play Voldemort in the movie it'll be soo cool!!
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 1:41 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1102
Fire Phoenix says:
Fines will do fine and the film will be great! That`s how I interpreat this speach.
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 2:32 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2559
TonksUSA says:
To me, he doesnt appear villiany enough. He just looks British.
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 3:17 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
I can't wait to see Ralph Fiennes. That is one of my reasons for seeing the movie. I'd loooooove to see what Voldemort looks like. *counts the days* There's only a little over a month left. Thank goodness..
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 5:14 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 352
Inannalia says:
Ralph Fiennes is a great actor. I'm sure he'll portray Voldemort perfectly.
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 7:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1629
Seijuro Hiko says:
I can't wait to see how Ralph Fiennes portrays Voldemort.
Too bad HBP wasnt out before they started working on this film, becuase it would help Fiennes a lot on how he portrays Voldemort. But I htink I read somewhere that he had asked about Volde's childhood.
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 8:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 132
funkymunky says:
I can't wait to see what he's like in the film. It should be good.
Posted Sep 24, 2005 at 11:03 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
I think he will do a really good job. Can't wait for the movie!!
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 12:29 AM EST
Student
Points: 252
FoolofaTook says:
I hope he does a good job. It would be really hard to play one of the most villianous characters that I can remember and be able to pull it off.
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 1:22 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
-Alf- says:
By reading the article, Ralph Fiennes and Mike Newell have been doing their job well. I'm sure they have used a lot of methods to make Voldemort's character more agressive and scarier.
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 1:33 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1100
fire and brimstone says:
To me. I believe they picked the best Voldemort in Ralf Fiennes. He is an unbelievable actor and one of the best in my opinion.
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 3:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 982
~Kathy~Evans~ says:
Every time he sounds more and more qualified to be Voldemort...I can'twait to see him in the movie..I want to get chills and the whole bit.
Can't wait!
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 3:29 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 13
prongs11090 says:
This movie will show that he is versatile, flexible in any given character.... i hope he had done a good job portraying HE-Who-Must-Not-be-named
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 4:30 AM EST
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