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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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Head Girl
Points: 470
Lavender_Brown says:
She could be good, yes, but I do hope they'll make her better looking(not beautiful but very Umbridge-ish).
Posted Oct 22, 2005 at 11:06 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 329
Potter-Addict says:
I think she can do really good! Hope she will...
Posted Oct 22, 2005 at 12:06 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 359
Fred Is Up To No Good says:
oh my Goodness! she is perfict! just like i pictured Umbridge!! she has that sort of toad like mouth and that evil-sweetness to her! yeah!
Posted Oct 22, 2005 at 12:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 234
Ron rocks my socks! says:
I think she needs to be plumper...I always pictured her fatter in the book. She looks ggood other than that for the part. I hope she can be as mean as she was in the book.
Posted Oct 22, 2005 at 12:43 PM EST
Seeker of the Wands
Points: 18200
SunbeamVi says:
Staunton does look like the Umbridge I pictured while reading the books. It is going to be interesting to see how she plays the role as Umbridge in the next movie.
Posted Oct 22, 2005 at 1:16 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Well, maybe she's a bit too young for the part... but she can act, that's for sure!!... so why not?...
I can't be sure, but I think she might be OK...
Posted Oct 22, 2005 at 9:35 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 31
I Love Cedric says:
OKay, ya, no, she does not work.
Posted Oct 23, 2005 at 12:17 AM EST
Squib
Points: 197
Dobby's Aunt says:
I hope she sincerely enjoys to part. I have read that actors like to play the "bad guy" because you get to do and say things they usually do not get to.
Congrats and Best Wishes
Posted Oct 23, 2005 at 12:43 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4080
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Well...Not what I expected. I expected someone more umbridge like, someone who looks like a frog, and weighs more. There is one actress I saw on TV but I can't remember the name, she looks like the perfect umbridge.
Posted Oct 23, 2005 at 12:52 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Oooohh... With some makeup and changes here and there on her face I think she may look like Umbridge... She doesnt look like a toad now... And she have to wear a ribbon on her head... Pity.
~MP~
Posted Oct 23, 2005 at 1:52 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Angel Of Music <3 says:
Looks like another winning cast to come. Now they're going to get me all excited about the OoP movie, and GoF hasn't even come out!
Posted Oct 23, 2005 at 12:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 790
The Flying Ford Anglia says:
That's cool. I'm sure she'll make a very good Umbridge.
Posted Oct 23, 2005 at 1:53 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 20
Elbereth Ancalime says:
She is fantastic and She´ll make a good Umbridge
Posted Oct 23, 2005 at 3:54 PM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
I think she'd make a perfect Umbridge. Why on Earth anyone would want to play that character I'll never understand, though.
Posted Oct 24, 2005 at 4:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1208
danradcliffelovr says:
Visually, she looks like she'd be a good Umbridge. I can even imagine her with the phony, girly voice. All she needs is to dye her hair. ^_^
Posted Oct 24, 2005 at 6:22 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2913
Pema says:
Hmm... She doesn't look likemuch of an Umbrige in that Photo, but with hair and makeup, you'd be amazed how different she looks. I just only hope that the director's vision is more accurate. I think the illustrator for the US HP books (I think her name is something like Madame Prixe) really gets the characters right. If only casters went by that.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 2:19 AM EST
Divine Intervention
Points: 2619
PhantomFingers says:
I might just go and see Nanny McPhee to see her acting skills! Plus there may be a Harry Potter trailer on that film a well!!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 5:23 AM EST
Witch
Points: 595
master_HP_Mugwump says:
Right now from the picture posted, she looks about 25 years younger than I had imagined her. I hope they give her wrinkles and stuff.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 7:26 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 91
HufflepuffHunny02 says:
I can see her as Umbridge! Another good casting!
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 8:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1314
Lemon Drop says:
She has the perfedt face for that old bat, I look forward to seeing her in the movie. I hope she does a good job, crossing fingers.
Posted Oct 25, 2005 at 9:49 PM EST
Points: 220
Nutty89 says:
She'll be great I think. When all the make-up is sorted and she has chosen her type of voice she'll be really good. Hopefully she'll be jsut as delisiously evil as Rita Skeeter-(Miranda Richardson). Good Luck IMELDA
Posted Oct 27, 2005 at 11:23 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 90
Belgrath says:
great Ithing she will do a great job as UMBRIDGE! Can't wait for the film
Posted Nov 7, 2005 at 5:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1370
hellothere says:
Wow! I can't believe they already casted someone!
Posted Nov 16, 2005 at 12:12 AM EST
Squib
Points: 154
Evans says:
i dont think shes evil enough for umbridge!!!!! she Looks to sweet for umbridge...!!
Posted Nov 20, 2005 at 10:55 AM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Livia De Romanus says:
It is a little early. I think she will make a good Umbridge though. I wonder when they are going to start filming. She does look a little to sweet to be Umbridge though, perhaps when I see her in action I will think differently.
Posted Nov 27, 2005 at 10:26 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1079
GluexXxEater says:
She looks so much like Umbridge, I never thought it was possible without makeup or something.
Posted Jan 1, 2006 at 8:17 PM EST
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