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Tony Maudsley as Grawp in 'Order of the Phoenix' 
APRIL 26, 2006 at 2:56 PM
Posted by EUDAEMONIA
Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Tony Maudsley
has been cast for the Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix film, according to The Leaky Cauldron. Representatives for the actor have confirmed that he will be portraying the character Grawp, Hagrid's half-brother, the site reported today.
Mr. Maudsley has had several roles in television and film, most notably in Vanity Fair (with Reese Witherspoon) and Sleepy Hollow (with Johnny Depp).
[Editor's Note: Previous reports have led us to believe that the giant would be completely computer-generated -- producer David Heyman first said so during the Goblet of Fire world premiere and he supported this claim during at the Empire Awards. Thus, it's likely Mr. Maudsley may be the voice (or movement) actor for the character.]
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Witch
Points: 504
Jealz says:
Cool! he looks sorda like a giant.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:38 PM EST
Squib
Points: 128
chudley cannons says:
I've seen him in Vanity Fair and I think he'll do a fine job playing Grawp. He seems to be a very talented actor.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5097
GodricsGirl says:
I assume he'll just be the voice.
I can't imagine them being able to make an actual human look the part. I mean, he's supposed to make Hagrid and Madame Maxine look small and petite.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:42 PM EST
rockstar
Points: 2856
Harry_J Potter says:
The Cast Directors seem to like Vanity Fair, dont they??
it's likely Mr. Maudsley may be the voice (or movement) actor for the character. Voice?? Grawp doesn't really do much besides grunt, does he?? so.....
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1444
RIP_Sirus_and_Dumbledore says:
Well thats nifityfied.. he's sounds good, worked with Reese Witherspoon and Johnny Depp.. I so can't wait for this movie!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 755
Sm7 says:
Awsome...I seriously don't think I can wait a year and 3 months for the book and the movie to come out.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:45 PM EST
Student
Points: 262
Dobby's_Cute says:
He looks good for the role, I think so far they have picked the new characters wonderfully!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
I don't know who that is but I'm glad they choose someone.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:53 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1031
HPfanatic10 says:
He looks like a good Grawp. I can't wait till OotP come out!!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:58 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 47
~Mia~ says:
I am a little worried about him playing the part but i will be nice and not judge because i do not judge...well goodluck.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 917
~PATD official stalker~ says:
Yeah Grawp i love grawpy!!!! I LOVE OOTP IT WILL BE SOOOO COOL!!!!!!!!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1356
hellothere says:
Computer-generated? You have be kidding me! That would be very difficult. Oh well, I am sure Tony Maudsley will make the perfect voice for him.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1994
PHOENIX5625 says:
He sounds good for the role. Can't wait to see how they will design Grawp.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 959
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Ummm, so is probably a Gollum thing...that's interesting as I thought it would be computer generated...
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 960
PhoenixThestral says:
I thought they were going digital for Grawp. Well, maybe they're just doing part digital and part with a real actor. Sounds good.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:09 PM EST
Student
Points: 218
Maponto says:
I invite you all to visit http://HarryAdictos.blogspot.com
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:22 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1055
Pomfrey's~Apprentice says:
It's so exciting to hear about actors, musicians, etc being hired for the movie. Makes it seem like it'll be here sooner :)
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:23 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 57
Cho_Seeker4Ravenclaw says:
That sounds great. Good luck to him..
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 581
berries&cream says:
Yesss!!! I'm sooo happy! CANT WAIT!!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:40 PM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3481
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Heh... he has a really cool filmography, Robert was in Vanity Fair too wasn't he? I traied watching that movie once, but I couldn't identify Robert and it got boring. In that picture above, he looks like the giant type... but if he's just doing the voice, then okay.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:40 PM EST
Wino Forever
Points: 8168
true half-blood prince says:
Wow, it's nice to know that they're keeping even the littlest of things. In GoF they barely stayed to the subplot, now they're keeping the story alive, I get the feeling I'm going to love this one the most.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:48 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 49
surferchick2555 says:
I am sure that they have picked a good one! You can always trust them!!
He sounds like a good pick too!!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:48 PM EST
Student
Points: 276
sexyjeans says:
WeLL, He could Be Bigger than HagriD... It`s nice ... He`s a gooD act0r....I`d already sees him in other MoviEs..!!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 956
harryluvsginny! says:
He looks nice and big and husky and all that good stuff, and ruthless! I think he will be perfect!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:50 PM EST
Points: 58
Hellion_Lord says:
He looks perfect for grawps part.....He may not look like grawp but grawp is hagrids half brother so he doesn't nessisarly have 2 look like him........
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 7:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 822
I love HP says:
Well atleast they will have grawp l.o.l i think that whole grawp scene in the book was hilarious i cant wait to see how he will look and sound
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 8:00 PM EST
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