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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: 112
Maximum says:
Die her hair and put a black velvet bow in it and we'll talk.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:04 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 378
Snuffles06 says:
I think that she could be a really good Umbridge. I love the smile that Imelda Staunton has in the above picture, I could definently see it being one of Umbridge's fake smiles.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:09 AM EST
Witch
Points: 564
nevada pooh says:
Maybe with hair dye and some serious make-up she could do it but I'm not too sure.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:11 AM EST
Yoda's love child
Points: 3562
Dementywhatsit says:
She even gave us an inkling of the voice she may use
If only we could get an audio clip of that interview. I'm dying to find out what Umbridge will sound like.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Dobbygirl says:
I've never seen her before, at least I can't remember seeing her before. If it's true, I hope that she does the part justice.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:16 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1042
MissusGamgee says:
I'm very excited that Staunton got this role. She is such a great actress, with a diverse background. I can't wait to see her blustering around Hogwarts hem-hemming... :)
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:25 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2469
Fat Lady Sings says:
I loved her in Sense & Sensibility, and she was also good in Shakespeare In Love. I think she will make a great Umbridge!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1272
Raveros says:
Great, i'm more interested about how she will carry off the 'hem hem'.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 631
filipipa says:
She is totaly like how i imagined Umbridge when I read the books! great!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:37 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1726
Hermionebrain says:
Okay..... If she says so. I know I would really be looking forward to playing Umbridge because so nasty! I love playing nasty people!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:39 AM EST
Cryptologist
Points: 3010
Veronica Smethley says:
Well, I had always thought that WB would find it difficult to cast someone for Umbridge, but they've got someone- and this is the first news we've got about the OotP cast! Cool!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:41 AM EST
Hogwart's Jedi Princess
Points: 3491
Darth Amanda says:
She seems a little too pretty for this part but I dont really know anything about this actress so I will just assume that she will do a great job.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:43 AM EST
Forest Spirit
Points: 3418
_kodama says:
Needs to look a bit more like a toad... add a bow and we'll see.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 926
godrick_gal says:
This is brillian. I seen her on This Morning and I was pleased she said she was Umbridge. She is perfect.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:55 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 314
~*Cedric Diggory*~ says:
She looks likes she'd make a great Umbridge. Exactly how I imagined her!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:56 AM EST
Student
Points: 232
Midnight_Amethyst says:
This ought to be interesting. She sure looks like she could be Umbridge...though we all have to remember that she was described, in the book, as a 'large, pale toad with a fluttery, girlish, high-pitched voice.' If the make-up artists can help her look like that and she can deal with the voice, then I'm all for it being her.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:58 AM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5088
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
She totally looks it. She totally, totally looks it.
I do hope she gets it. I think she'll wipe the board.
Wipe the board? No, I do not know what that means either.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1228
Hermy-ninny Granger says:
I don't know. I think she might be too pretty to be Umbridge. Umbridge is a bit like a nasty old toad. We'll see!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:00 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1483
DragonTattoo says:
She looks a great deal like how I imagined her...Though she's got such a pretty smile, that's throws me off...Great pic though!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:01 AM EST
Chief Auror
Points: 15502
auror_potter says:
WOW she looks like a frog! I think she would be perfect for the part.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:02 AM EST
Squib
Points: 114
Stabitha says:
Nahh! Now THIS is Umbridge http://www.hollywoodjesus.com/movie/monster_inc/30.jpg
heheehe!!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:05 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
She looks good. I'm excited to see the cast list for OoP.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:10 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1154
Natalia Flamel says:
Well, she looks great, she looks a little like I imagined Umbridge, yes, I think she is ok!
Imagine this, I can't wait to see the Goblet of Fire, imagine how excited I am with the 5th movie!!!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:10 AM EST
Bellatrix's daughter
Points: 2679
suiseiseki<3 says:
Imelda look just as Umbridge I imagen! I think she'll do good job thought I never saw her any of her film. With little make up, she'll be perfect!!!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:23 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 759
Aberforth12358 says:
She is a decent choice. She is a good actor. And that picture of her's is looking pretty much like Umbridge.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:26 AM EST
Student
Points: 231
amon says:
Well is not a big surpise , i just hope she will be a good Umbridge . This is a realy hard part for her
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 11:30 AM EST
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