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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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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
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
I can't wait to see ralph fiennes portray Voldemort in GoF.
It's going to be so exciting!
I can't wait for GoF.
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 10:38 AM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
Ohh, we haven't seen any pictures of Voldemort so i bet he is going to be really scary. I can't wait.
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 4:54 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
I think that Fiennes will do a pretty good job portraying LV, but I guess we will have to wait and see till the movie comes out to know for sure.
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 7:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
harrypotter equalslife says:
Well, thats good. Obviously, everyone wants an actor who actually can act the part!!
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 7:46 PM EST
Student
Points: 258
Brittany** says:
I cannot wait to see the movie.I think this one is going to be the best yet!
Posted Sep 25, 2005 at 7:48 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
HermionePotter17 says:
I think Newell is doing a fantastic job!!! :)
And I do believe that Ralph will be great as Voldy!! :)
I just hope it is as good as every one is
expecting it to be!!! :)
This movie is portraying my favorite book out of the
series!!! :) So it better TOE THE LINE!!! :)
Posted Sep 26, 2005 at 12:11 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
I am anxious to see what Ralph Fiennes does with that character. I know that it will be a difficult one to play. That scene promises to be very chilling.
Posted Sep 26, 2005 at 10:18 AM EST
Squib
Points: 117
Azrael kyran says:
I think ralph would do great in the movie YOu ROck!!
Posted Sep 26, 2005 at 5:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1918
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
He's a GREAT actor, one of my favs. He'll be a fantastic Voldemort!
Posted Sep 26, 2005 at 6:50 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
Yeah, sounds like Newell would not consider returning for another HP film, if asked. Is it just me or is he subtley complaining a lot about what it was like to make this film?
Anyway, it might have been interesting for Ralph Feinnes to have had a copy of HBP before embarking on his embodying of Voldemort, but the timing didn't work out for him to have the info we all now have about Voldemort's motivations. I think HBP will help him portray Voldemort in OotP though. Cannot wait to see his evilness come to life in GoF!
Posted Sep 26, 2005 at 9:19 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 458
#1:HarryPotterFan says:
Sounds like hes doing a good job, i cant wait to see him in the movie.
Posted Sep 26, 2005 at 10:29 PM EST
Gutter Girl Fabulous
Points: 8712
SamhainWitch7 says:
I have a feeling Ralph Finnes is the perfect guy to play Lord Voldemort. He's certainly eager enough. I still haven't gotten over his comment about not writing back to fans because he wants to be nasty like Lord Voldemort...
Posted Sep 27, 2005 at 2:31 PM EST
Squib
Points: 134
Ravenclaw_Princess says:
Sounds good. Hope he gets the part.
Posted Sep 28, 2005 at 4:52 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 33
andiegryffindorgrint says:
Mr. Fiennes sound like a heck of a good actor. I mean if he is able to make Voldemort come alive with every atom in his body. It's awesome!!! I think he'll make a good Voldemort from what I've read. Can't wait until the movie comes out. Should be totally awesome!!!
Posted Sep 29, 2005 at 2:43 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1050
Phoenix Lover says:
Ralph is going to be great. I just know it. Sure, he's playing a completly different character that in Maid in Manhatten, but I love him.
Posted Sep 29, 2005 at 5:09 PM EST
The Fifth Marauder
Points: 2771
Curious Werewolf says:
That was interesting to read, and it's true - you do have to have someone who can easily portray dark, evil characters for the best results!
I can't wait to see the film and see how Ralph does!
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 5:31 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 405
dtree1992 says:
I am sure he has done his best playing his part. I can not belive that he hasn't read the HP books.
Posted Oct 1, 2005 at 11:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 558
Padfoot Returns says:
Ummmmm how can you direct the movie and not have read the book? That can't be good....
I think Ralph would be awsome playing Voldemort! He's such a good actor> That would be awsome to be able to play Voldemort! (even though I hate him)
Posted Oct 2, 2005 at 6:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 558
Padfoot Returns says:
Sorry about that last one, *How can you direct a Harry Potter movie and not read the new book? What if he directs the HBP movie??
Posted Oct 2, 2005 at 7:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
ewfan123 says:
Thats good because Voldermort needs to be scary.
Posted Oct 2, 2005 at 7:34 PM EST
Emma's Soulmate
Points: 3393
I_Love_Emma_Watson says:
I hope Ralph Fiennes does a good job as Voldemort. It's the sort of role that if you don't do it well, it's completely ruined, but if you do well, it has an incredible impact. But at least if he does a rubbish job, we can have something funny to laugh at. Well, I will at least.
Posted Nov 25, 2005 at 7:13 AM EST
Honeydukes Eye Candy
Points: 3501
Pansyful says:
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.
Posted Sep 22, 2007 at 7:09 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
Ralph Fiennes was awesome as Voldemort.And his performance in OOTP was even better.I hope he comes back for filming Deathly Hallows.
Posted Jul 8, 2008 at 8:32 AM EST
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