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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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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
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
Wow she looks like she will be a good umbridge.
Posted Jan 1, 2006 at 9:01 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
I think that (in my mind) she already looks somewhat like Prof. Umbridge. I hope I can hate her as much in the movie, in a good way!
Posted Jan 1, 2006 at 10:12 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 420
courtney_dibble says:
I think she will make a good umbrige as long as she can act as evil as Umbrige is. I think that it is almost impossible to act as evil as she is though.
Posted Jan 1, 2006 at 11:27 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 470
eater says:
She will probabley make a good umbrige she is short enough and she might have the high voice but is she evil enough i do not think anybody could be that evil.
Posted Jan 1, 2006 at 11:52 PM EST
Professor
(Moderator)
Points: 1180
Vermin Jerky says:
She's not nearly fat and ugly enough! I wonder if they're going to make her up and stuff her into a body suit? I also wonder how tall she is.
Posted Jan 2, 2006 at 8:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 542
ProfMM says:
Has Warner Brothers officially announced this yet?
If she is Umbridge, I'm sure they'll fatten & ugly her up- amazing what can be done with makeup- Look at Voldemort!
Posted Jan 2, 2006 at 11:12 AM EST
Squib
Points: 139
HermioneGranger* says:
Wow, she is is an awesome actor, but in my opinion a little too pretty to play ugly, stupid prof umbridge! i imagined her with tight gray hair, and a flabby face, but its amazing what makeup can do..
Posted Jan 2, 2006 at 3:13 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 85
ellie2024 says:
Hey, now we have an Umbridge! Also, now when the movie comes out, we probably have to start hating her. But, she's a pretty good actress from what I've seen, so I'm sure she'll do a great job!
Posted Jan 2, 2006 at 7:11 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 56
MissLongbottom says:
Well.. in the picture i saw she doesnt seem very evil! She looks pretty! I hope they can make her toad like and ugly like in the books.
Posted Jan 4, 2006 at 1:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 913
MaeMuffin[DOT] says:
I know this librairian at my school with black hair, but no velvet bow, sorry, maximum
But she fits the role, creepy-wise
;D
*rebel*
;P
Posted Jan 4, 2006 at 10:02 PM EST
The Loveable Emo
Points: 2834
x3.sarah says:
I hope shes good coz it will be a hard role.
Posted Jan 7, 2006 at 10:39 PM EST
The Loveable Emo
Points: 2834
x3.sarah says:
i wanA no who plays luner lovegood.
Posted Jan 7, 2006 at 10:44 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 5
xPsychoticx says:
Hmm... i dont know about HER... she doesnt look like a toad...
Posted Jan 15, 2006 at 11:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
ze_hp_love says:
yep she doesnt look 'Umbridgy'.. but hopfully they'll make her ugly and evil!!
Posted Jan 21, 2006 at 7:56 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
ze_hp_love says:
yep she doesnt look 'Umbridgy'.. but hopfully they'll make her ugly and evil!!
Posted Jan 21, 2006 at 7:58 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1086
DRU587 says:
Well, in that picture she kind of strikes me has having an Umbridge-like pose, but she definitely doesn't fit the role in the weight category. Hopefully they might do something to make her look more like Umbridge.
Posted Jan 24, 2006 at 1:43 PM EST
Squib
Points: 108
PuRpLe PrInCeSs says:
I reckon that it may work with make-up...make-up works like a miracle!!!
Posted Jan 26, 2006 at 11:23 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 15
Rynna Ravenclaw says:
I think she's perfect!!! I'm impressed!!
Posted Jan 30, 2006 at 9:12 AM EST
Witch
Points: 542
Tara Piglet says:
Oh my god!! She's going to fit the part perfectly, she's already got the look for the character. *laugh* She looks good. I'm sure she's going to do a great job.
Posted Feb 4, 2007 at 1:14 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2424
bonniewrightrulz says:
Yeah,and im glad she signed up for the role.No one could have performed better,that's fpr sure.I hope she comes back for DH.
Posted Jul 3, 2008 at 3:18 AM EST
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