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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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Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1688
Dumbledore's_Ghost says:
I think she'll make a great Umbridge.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:14 AM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
That is pretty cool.I just hope that she can play the role as nasty as the character is in the movie.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:15 AM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4643
Hoots says:
I think she could be good. It just depends on how short and froggy they make her!!!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:18 AM EST
Squib
Points: 133
MicaMica says:
Thats cool. But I wonder which part she played in Nanny McPhee, I ust saw the trailer during the corpse bride last night. Oh well just hope she can play an evil person.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:19 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 316
quidditch princess says:
I think she will be a good Umbridge.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:30 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2164
Prydwen says:
Well, I suppose she does kinda look like her. I just hope she plays the part effectively and has the right personality.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1976
AncientJoy says:
Wow... she'll be perfect. I hope that WB confirms the information soon. I would love to hear her vocal impersonation of Umbridge (arguably, the most hateful woman in all of the books... ok - in my opinion!)
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:32 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2252
cjoyath2o says:
Yes! Charlotte Palmer as Dolores Umbridge. I think she will do a good job. OotP is going to be awesome! At least I hope so. =)
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:35 AM EST
Vampire
Points: 2939
Dansgirl34 says:
Cool! She looks like she could pull off Umbridge! 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 9:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 816
Y:h. says:
Hiya!
She's going to be Dolores Jane Umbridge?! Brilliant! I hate her! That's good! No - I don't hate her. I don't even know her ... he eh ... but she's probably the right person to play Umbridge's role. Yeah!
So long, Y:h.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1824
Veela_gurl 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 19, 2005 at 9:39 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1521
Abby says:
Yeah, she looks pretty cool. GOF soon! AHHHHH :)
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:40 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1970
Jekca says:
I am surprised that she is allowed to say anything before Warner does. I think she will make a good Umbr., I can see it in her face. Would be curious what her daughter will think!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:44 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Mommy of Hermione says:
She looks like the perfect Umbridge! I'm really looking forward to OoP, however I really don't know how I will take the Ministry of Magic scene...
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:45 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 341
i_am_hermione says:
Hmmm...I'm not really sure what I think of her. There will be a lot of makeup to be done to make her look like a "wide mouth frog"- Dolores Umbridge CANNOT be attractive in the least for her charachter to be fully effective, at least in my opinion. I'd really like to hear what she talks like!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Not bad, i guess. I mean, I imagined umbridge to look much younger. But i'm sure she can pull it off. That's what acting's all about.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:47 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8934
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Awesome. It is a fine casting here. She should be good and have a lot of fun. It is also nice to get a little more of an indication on when the film will begin.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:47 AM EST
Witch
Points: 508
Trianna says:
Wow, she's a little too pretty to be toadlike. I can't wait for the make-up!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:49 AM EST
Points: 96
Dragon baby says:
Now this is going to to be fun.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:52 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 415
Ben_benny says:
Yeah,this is the umbridge that I imagened,looks great for the character.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:55 AM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Sionwitch says:
Wow! She is the perfect actress to play Umbridge. Wonderfull!
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 880
High Inquisitor says:
Well, if she is playing Umbridge, best of luck to her, I look forward to hating her, haha! She does look cool.
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 9:57 AM EST
Slytherin's Golden Locket
Points: 7863
Lady oF Shadows says:
Im sure she'll make a good Umbridge as long as she makes us REALLY HATE her then she'll do a good job heheh .. and also it depends on the make up to make her pale short and froggy :P~
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:02 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1106
Melissa MISERY says:
She looks a lot like I pictured Umbridge, I suppose. I think she is a little too skinny, though!
Daisy x
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:02 AM EST
Master of Mystery
Points: 3873
Major Threat says:
Well, I have never seen Staunton act, but I know that she'll make a great Umbridge. She even looks kind of like a toad, doesn't she? Hahaha...
Posted Oct 19, 2005 at 10:03 AM EST
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
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