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Imelda Staunton

"I am Umbridge" so says Staunton Popular (15483)

OCTOBER 19, 2005 at 9:11 AM

Posted by GERI
Source: News Tip


A little over two weeks ago we told youopens in new window 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 Morningopens in new window on ITV.

According to our tip:

Imelda Stauntonopens in new window 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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hplover234
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
House: Gryffindor
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



Patronus Wiz
Hogwarts Psychologist
House: Gryffindor
Points: 4236

Patronus Wiz says:

Wow, she ISSSSS Dolores! Oh my gosh, she will be perfect in the role. I am so excited to hear that she was cast as Umbridge. The Toad.

Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:47 PM EST



IceQueen.
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 971

IceQueen. says:

She looks like a frog to me..

Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:49 PM EST



stillDUMBLEDORESgirl
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 778
AIM: gaelic1princess

stillDUMBLEDORESgirl says:

O my gosh she so looks like Umbridge. I can't wait to see her in character it would be great.

Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:59 PM EST



*GinevraW*
Muggle
House: Ravenclaw
Points: 92

*GinevraW* says:

They'll have to use a lot of make up to make her ugly enough...but I believe they can do it. Also, i feel like she needs to gain weight. She seems too skinny.

But I'll wait for official word...

Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:59 PM EST



dark lord's sons
Muggle
House: Gryffindor
Points: 24

dark lord's sons says:

she doesnt look ugly enough!she is not fat enough!whats wrong with the producers?but what is done is done..I just hope she will be mean enough so that I can hate her even more..

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 12:27 AM EST



Smileyradcliffe
Harry's Mental Advisor
House: Gryffindor
Points: 19432
Yahoo: smileyradcliffe

Smileyradcliffe says:

Well, I'm sure she's a fine actress. She should be able to pull Umbridge off. I just hope they get the make up and wardrobe right, so she'll appear frog-like and evil.

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 12:31 AM EST



heart_hArrY
Professor
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1004

heart_hArrY says:

I have mixed feelings about this announcement. I mean Whne i look at this photo here, she looks to happy, an i don't know if she'll b able to pull it of. BUT I also think with the right make-up artist and costume desginer it could be fantastic! I guess we'll have to wait and find out, won't we! oh ya, I CAN"T BELIVE THAT THERE ALREaDY TALKING ABOUT THE NEXT MOVIE when the 3rd still hasn't been relasesed!

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 12:35 AM EST



Wanta House Elf
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1418

Wanta House Elf says:

Wow her 11 year old really might be bothered by this!

Hopefully he or she can separate Mommy from the movies!

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 12:42 AM EST



Laura_Granger
Head Girl
House: Gryffindor
Points: 468

Laura_Granger says:

I think she'll make a great Umbridge.

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 1:01 AM EST



Laura_Granger
Head Girl
House: Gryffindor
Points: 468

Laura_Granger says:

Die her hair and put a black velvet bow in it and we'll talk.

--lau--

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 1:07 AM EST



Laura_Granger
Head Girl
House: Gryffindor
Points: 468

Laura_Granger says:

I think she'll make a great Umbridge.

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 1:37 AM EST



minerva1021
Head Girl
House: Gryffindor
Points: 415

minerva1021 says:

So far they've picked ok people to play the characters. But they have made some bad choices too:
Dan for Harry-sucks
Emma for Hermione-too pretty

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 2:29 AM EST



Opera Ghost
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1908

Opera Ghost says:

Oh, she was nice to Dan when they were in David Copperfield together, now she'll have to be horrible to him! That will be interesting to see. Funny how many people in Copperfield are ending up in HP movies, but I guess there are only so many British actors to choose from (not that they aren't all brilliant for HP, so far they are all excellent.) Just my opinion.

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 2:59 AM EST



PotterGirlThru&Thru
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1303

PotterGirlThru&Thru says:

Cool! I think she'll be a great Umbridge... With different hair, of course...

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 3:02 AM EST



Leina D.
Auror
House: Gryffindor
Points: 2474

Leina D. says:

Wow! i can't wait until her transformation...how she'd look as umbridge?? *shriek* Be prepared for the coming of Dolores!!

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 3:11 AM EST



Chahat
Auror
House: Gryffindor
Points: 2334

Chahat says:

Well I think she'll play a good part. Looks she's ready to be nasty. After all we need good nasty characters too.

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 3:32 AM EST



mr.albus dumbledore
Muggle
House: Gryffindor
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mr.albus dumbledore says:

She is perfect for the role, Now I am too excited to wait for the fifth movie!!!

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 4:43 AM EST



harry_rox11
Head Girl
House: Gryffindor
Points: 418
AIM: Hogwarts student

harry_rox11 says:

yeah she be so awesome playin umbrigde! Even though i hate her heeps and heeps in the books. cyaz

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 5:06 AM EST



Luna Fairchild
Student
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Points: 257

Luna Fairchild says:

she looks like she would fit perfectly for the part... Can't wait to see the movie

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 5:48 AM EST



HPLasts4Ever
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1412

HPLasts4Ever says:

I think she'll do an excellent job on playing Umbridge, haha i'd also feel unsure if my mom was playing umbridge :)

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 6:11 AM EST



Ivay
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
House: Gryffindor
Points: 1248

Ivay says:

I hope she is casted as unbridge she wasnt that old when i imagined umbridge but she looks like the old version of her!

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 6:30 AM EST



gaea
canon
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gaea says:

She seems like she would make a great Umbridge. hem...hem

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 6:48 AM EST



PadfootsGirl
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 804

PadfootsGirl says:

I think she'll be a fab Umbridge - she's very simular to how I pictured to to look like. Cant wait to see her in a minging pink cardi and velvet bow...!

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 7:28 AM EST



val_the_pyro07
Witch
House: Gryffindor
Points: 564

val_the_pyro07 says:

I really hope she'll play the part right, i'll be so disappointed if she doesnt do well.

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 8:07 AM EST



ILoveHP!
Delusional Army Soldier
House: Gryffindor
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ILoveHP! says:

Change her hair, make her look fatter... that's the Umbridge...I'm looking forward to this part...

Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 10:17 AM EST



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