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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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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
Too bad Andre the Giant wasn't avaliable.
kidding of course.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 12:03 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
Hmm..maybe they are using his face....and voice, i dunno but i hope he's good!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 12:20 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2327
Skitch says:
Aww, man, the less I see of Grawp in this movie, the better. I was really hoping he wouldn't play such a big role in the film. I really didn't like the character so much. Oh well.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 12:26 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1906
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
Thats cool. I can't wait for the Movie!!!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 12:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
sweet!!! I think he looks the part... *hehehe*... but hey good for him!!! <333
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 12:56 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
harrypewter07 says:
I wish they will let him act personally on this movie. I don't like characters that are computer-generated as said in old news. That's great. They found the Grawp!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 12:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 754
Griselda Marchbanks says:
Grawp should still be computer generated because he's supposed to be twice the size of Hagrid. But it's good that they didn't cut him out of the movie either.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 1:09 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
Mugglemagics says:
I suppose his appearance will be computer generated but his voice will be tom's voice and i suppose tom will model for the poses that Grawp will be in throughout the movie...
HE sounds ok to me!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 2:05 AM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3327
Devilish Katlyn says:
I'd prefer him playing the role than to have a computer generated Grawp anyway.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 2:12 AM EST
Student
Points: 277
becs_weasley_always says:
Cool, Grawp is quite a big part in the book. I am sure that he will be good!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 2:24 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 395
EbonyIvory says:
I've been wondering about that for a while, it seemed like they were going to cut that bit! Never mind thats fantastic news... one more person to the cast! He looks great for the part. Not exactly what i thought (but what do i I know!!)
i can't wait for September next year!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 2:59 AM EST
Student
Points: 255
half*blood*princess says:
He looks like the right kind of person to be a giant!!!- larger of course! haha
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 3:05 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
sneha_luvs_ron says:
wow! he looks a lot like grawp.. I think!!
LOVE U RON
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 3:13 AM EST
Student
Points: 249
Resha_Valentine says:
Cheers! I hope he'll be a fine Grawp. I mean. Being Grawp is the easiet! All you got to do is sort of grunt, pull out the trees, smacked Hagrids face...
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 3:14 AM EST
Witch
Points: 780
Jess the potter fan says:
He sounds good for the part im sure he'll do a great job!! im glad gawp will definately be in the movies!!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 3:32 AM EST
Witch
Points: 804
PadfootsGirl says:
Fine by me, Grawp won't be in it for very long anyway!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 3:53 AM EST
Student
Points: 294
lilly618 says:
I'm happy that they didn't cut out Grawp!!!This is because I always think that Grawp is the one who can really show that how much love of Hagrid towards the life which always neglect by wizards!!!No one think that Hagrid can change the Grawp,but finally Grawp really become better!!!
I'm didn't worry about the computer generated Grawp,remember the Gollum in the Lord Of The Ring!!!It is very very great!!!!The King Kong too!!!Hope that this Grawp will be great too!!!!!!!!!!I very like him!!!!!!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 3:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 915
Hermione-half&half says:
I don't mean this in a bad way, but he actually does look right for the part. It would be a shame if Grawp was completely animated, because sometimes when they overdo it it looks wrong.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 4:11 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 393
Polyjuice209 says:
Oh he looks perfect for the role! Brilliant!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 4:18 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4247
gryfgirl says:
I can't comment much since this guy isn't familiar to me. I saw Sleepy Hollow but it's been a long time and I don't remember him from that.. haven't seen Vanity Fair at all.
I wonder if he will be in costume, just provide a voice for a CG character, or if it will be some kind of Andy Serkis-type motion capture acting. Hmm...
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 5:10 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1916
nik-Knak says:
hmm well i dont realli know who he is, so yeah. But im just realli happy that GRAWP is going to be in the movie, i mean he doesnt realli have big role, but im still happy i loved thatr little sub plot thingy =P
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 5:45 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 313
Kritika_21 says:
I have no idea aboput this guy ! Let's hope for the best and I hope he plays his part well !!!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 5:49 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
The_Spectra says:
SLEEPY HOLLOW!!! *dies*
I am DYING to see that! I LOVE Johnny Depp!*SQUEE* And Tim Burton too!
Anyway, He'll be fine. I am completely assured that he'll be fine. Good to see that they're including Grawp in the movie.
^o^
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 6:48 AM EST
Princess of Cleverness
Points: 5207
unicorn_purple says:
He is [b]fine.
I think he'll do it properly.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 6:50 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
I'll reserve my judgement untill i see some film ottage on him. Hopefully he'll do great
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 7:25 AM EST
Student
Points: 216
Chris 4 Emma 4 eva says:
He seems to look a like grawp i think he is perfect for the role of grawp.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 7:27 AM EST
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