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OCTOBER 19, 2005 at 9:11 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip
A little over two weeks ago we told you
that it was being reported that Imelda Staunton had been cast as Prof. Umbridge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, we are now getting reports that she has confirmed this on British TV show This Morning on ITV.
According to our tip:
Imelda Staunton was interviewed on ITV's This Morning talking about her current role in Nanny McPhee but also confirmed her upcoming role as Dolores Umbridge in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. She said that she would be starting filming next year, and is unsure how her 11-year-old daughter will feel about her playing Professor Umbridge; she is looking forward to playing a nasty character! She even gave us an inkling of the voice she may use while playing the part!
We are still waiting to receive official word from Warner Bros., but as soon as we do we will let you know.
Thanks to Daniel for the tip.
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Squib
Points: 108
XxX-hp superfan-XxX says:
She isn't like I thought! but anyway she is going to be a good umbrigde
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 7:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 737
Morgan Evans says:
OOO!! That excites me!! She looks like she will be able to pull off the look quite nicely!! I want to hear the voice!!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 7:43 PM EST
The Chosen One
Points: 9942
Gryffindor Dude says:
Wow just looking at her makes me half hate her already..shes really good for the part. Hmm *hates Umbridge hehe*
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 7:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
lik3_wh0a says:
I'm sure she'll make a good Umbridge. Just a little makeup, a pink cardigan, and that little black bow and she's good to go =D
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 7:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 549
zoppieus says:
Well she is pretty, but those beady eyes is freaking prefect for Umbridge. Just add a bow and she's there.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 8:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
I've never heard of her before but she got the look! I hope she can portray her correctly because Umbridge has high standards!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 8:08 PM EST
Princess of Erised
Points: 3635
Chrystalball says:
I am sure that she is going to love to play such a loathesome creature, but I don't envy her! Umbridge is terrible!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 8:22 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
I thought Umbridge was suppose to be short and fat??? Oh well i'm sure she will make a great Umbridge.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 8:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1465
Moon Dragon says:
I think she looks perfect! I just hope she's good at voices!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 8:30 PM EST
Singularly Gifted Witch
Points: 5157
Medea says:
Well she certainly looks the part, hopefully she can pull off the character too. Order of the Phoenix movie will be awesome, love that book.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 8:47 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
Oh my god! I think that she'll make a great Umbridge picture!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 8:48 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
Oh, yes, she's definitely good enough an actress to be evil enough to be Umbridge! They will have to ugly her up significantly, but I have no doubts about Imelda Staunton. I hope WB can confirm soon.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:21 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1090
Octavian Petronius says:
Good for her I think she'll make a good character. I don't think anyone will mind that she's playing Umbridge. No one is really who they pretend to be.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1780
TheOtherMinister says:
She will have a big job, to make us hate her a lot! She needs to be fatter and have black hair.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:39 PM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
She's so brave taking on that role, all the fankids will hate her! Haha. I hope the scene with Umbridge getting attacked by the centaurs makes it in the movie, how funny will that be?
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 956
harryluvsginny! says:
She looks like an absolutely perfect umbrige!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 978
Jaclyn Potter says:
She looks just as I had imagined when I was readin the book! It;s scary how all the cast members they chose look exactly how they should! I am so excited for the 5th movie!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1448
Wulfric_Brian says:
I bet she'll make a great Umbridge! I'm a little hesitant to say that she's just perfect for Umbridge because I don't want to insult her by implying she looks like a toad. Great, now I'm excited for the fifth movie and the fourth one hasn't even come out yet!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:10 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1126
Dumbledore's girl 4 ever says:
I think that she will be a great professor Umbridge!!! She kind of looks like I thought that Umbridge looks but with make up she would be just perfect!!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
Wow, that was fast! She doesn't look like an Umbridge to me, she's not ugly enough and she doesn't have the right features.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:12 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
Hmmm i have no idea who she is though but just from looking at her i guess she could pull it off.
anyone can act like a mean ol'....witch if they want to.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:22 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
Hmm... I think with some adjustments and things she can play the part pretty well. ^-^
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:35 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 787
Beyondfreedom3 says:
I could see her, with the right makeup, as Delores Umbridge. I have never seen her in anything else, though. Is she a good actress?
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:06 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 38
Zanzi says:
This is great. I guess we are still waiting for the official word from WB. I agree, interesting that she is able to announce before them? Hoorah! They are going to make OoTP into a movie as well.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:22 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 389
AngelOfMusic860 says:
Wow! She looks spooky! That is great, but she still needs to dye her hair. But I'm sure she will. She will be just fine as Professor Umbridge, but I am still wondering if she really is. Warner Bros. hasn't confirmed it so how should we know?!?
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:22 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
Cool! I think she will make a great Umbridge! She looks like she could pull it off! I wish I could hear her voice as Umbridge, that would be neat! I can't wait to see who they cast as Luna, but that will be a while from now!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:31 PM EST
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