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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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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
Hogwarts Psychologist
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
Witch
Points: 971
IceQueen. says:
She looks like a frog to me..
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 778
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
Muggle
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
Muggle
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
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
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
Professor
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
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
I think she'll make a great Umbridge.
Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 1:01 AM EST
Head Girl
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
Head Girl
Points: 468
Laura_Granger says:
I think she'll make a great Umbridge.
Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 1:37 AM EST
Head Girl
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
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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
Auror
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
Auror
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
Muggle
Points: 49
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
Head Girl
Points: 418
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
Student
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
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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
canon
Points: 2575
gaea says:
She seems like she would make a great Umbridge. hem...hem
Posted Oct 20, 2005 at 6:48 AM EST
Witch
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
Witch
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
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
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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