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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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feanor_fenwe says:
I'm not totally convinced on him being voldemort
ne way
thanks for the b-day wish
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 2:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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Krum says:
Ralph is so cool. he is gunna be awesome.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 2:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1615
Lord Neo says:
Yeah I really Think That Ralph Fieness will suit the part, I think That he will be Awesome in Movie 5 And 6, Wonder Who will Play The Young Voldemort,......, In the Orphanage...
Maybe Dakota Fanning...
HA AHA HAAAA
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 2:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 816
Y:h. says:
Hiya!
Woah. I can't wait to see the real Voldemort! But the first time I shall see him, shall be at the GRAVEYARD! I'm waiting for that moment!!!
I can't wait!
So long, Y:h.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 2:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
I hope he plays Voldemort well. If he doesn't, then his whole character is ruined. I hope he plays it evil enough. I bet he will.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 2:53 PM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
I very much agree with Mike Newell about Ralph Fiennes's ability to play characters that are "real and cold and chilling and absolutely dedicated to doing bad." I think he's going to make a fabulous Voldemort, and here's to hoping I'm not going to be disappointed. :-)
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 3:08 PM EST
Squib
Points: 118
Violet Feniikx says:
Well, then i hope the movie Voldemort.. errr.. i mean He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is well done.. well, you get what i mean :p
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 3:09 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
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fooch48 says:
The more realistic the better! I hope he does a wonderful job! I'm sure there are very few people who can play this role!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 3:19 PM EST
Student
Points: 208
decinaty says:
I hope that makes up for the fact that he left out the dursleys...
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 3:29 PM EST
Princess of the Heliopaths
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Ginny Weasly says:
I'm glad that he's asking himself all these questions. caus ethat would make the role more believeable.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 3:32 PM EST
Vader's Veela
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seekerfan says:
Well, I'm sure the Ralph Fiennes will do a fine job. And I'd hope that JKR was allowed to give some deeper insight into the character's motivation, etc. since she's the one who created him! Hopefully, she would be able to prevent them from making some stupid error or leap in judgement.
As for Mike Newell's comment on the Half Blood Prince being, "another huge, wacky novel, and, simply, I've been busy,". Wow, that's a really not a comment someone involved with this franchise should make. How can anyone call any of the HP books "huge" or "wacky"??? Not good press, in my opinion. Sounds like he really doesn't understand HP.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 3:46 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
Sorry for the double post, but undisputed760 - Come on! Really? Did you really need to post all that birthday nonsense??? If you don't have something to contribute, DON'T POST!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 3:48 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
I can't wait for GOF! It looks sooooo great! :@)
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 3:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 532
Ronald_Weasley says:
I really think that Fiennes is perfect for the role of Voldemort, am sure he'll do his best!
His a very talented actor & we'll see soon, how he does...
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Woodfan says:
What's kinda weird is that Fiennes is actually quite attractive in real life.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:02 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1023
hpff_#1 says:
Sounds like Fiennes is going to do a great job. I've only seen him in Maid in Manhattan(as far as I'm concerned) but that's pretty easy compared to Voldemort. I hope he does really good.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
I can understand why he hasn't read further than GOF as he only wants to portray Voldermort as he has been potrayed so far in the books. I think he's going to be fab...
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:07 PM EST
Vampire
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Dansgirl34 says:
I think ralph is going to do a great job!
I wish november was here already!
I can't wait to see the Gof!!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
LuNaWaNaBe says:
I think Ralph will make a good voldemort.I dont thnk peole should get on his case for not reading HBP, he is probaly very busy.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:14 PM EST
Head Girl
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Harry's Perfect Girl says:
I think he will be awesome at the part. i have faith in him!! He'll do fine..
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 292
Half Blood Prince's spy says:
He's going to do great, i really trust this film is going to be the best.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:27 PM EST
Student
Points: 289
Overlord Dobby says:
I really REALLY hope Ralph does a good job because I think that the overall mood of Goblet could possibly be hinging on exactly how evil, scary, and sinister Lord Voldemort is. It will also most likely set the tone of fear for the rest of the series.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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Hermione5 says:
Raloh was just soooooo a perfect choice for the role of Voldemort, I can't believe it!!! He really has the required abilities, I think, and Newel is right.
I can't wait to see Ralph as evil Lord Voldemort.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1449
~cunning devil~ says:
That is the seen I am looking foward to most, seeing Lord Voldemort having come back and him trying to kill Harry. I'm sure Ralph will be great.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:32 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1338
Toms_Girl13 says:
Cool, glad the reveiws are good because I heard that he wasn't taking this role to seriously. Sounds like he is though, I think he is going to be a great Voldemort.
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:35 PM EST
Professor
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heart_hArrY says:
well have no doubt that he wont do a grat job! BUT You know the pics of him in the trialer kinda sucked, i didn't even think he might even think about it. Well knowing ralph his performances will make up for lack of apperance!
Posted Sep 22, 2005 at 4:39 PM EST
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