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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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Prefect
Points: 366
HP&StarW says:
This is cool....I didn't know that he played with Johnny Depp in Sleepy Hollow....He should portray a good giant!!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 8:46 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4399
ILoveHP! says:
I think he's gonna be great, because he's worked with great actors like Johnny Depp and Reese Witherspoon! So, is this also a confirmation the Hagrid's gonna be there?
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 8:53 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 301
Pearl says:
He looks good for the part though I must say that Grawp was not my favorite part of the book. It was actually one of my least favorite parts.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 9:17 AM EST
Squib
Points: 137
SnApE iS mY hErO says:
This is great news! I am glad that Grawp won't be completely computer generated. It adds more appeal to the movie. I can't wait for OotP! It is going to be brilliant!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 9:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1307
Catfish on the table says:
I think he would be good, especaiily if they use computers to make him much, much bigger. I'm looking forward to seeing how they're going to do that...
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 9:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1570
aWeasley Angel says:
Yep, He is the rigth person for the job. Can't wait til next year for the movie.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 10:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1550
the_girl_who_lived89 says:
I don't know anything about this man, but it sounds good that he would be playing the part of Grawp, even if it's only the vocie and movement! =P
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 11:01 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
Cornelia Welsh Green says:
Wow I had always assumed that Grawp would have been a cgi character like the troll. Well I have seen him in both of those movies I think he will be a good Grawp.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 11:15 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 711
Crookshanks the Auror says:
I think they should computer generate Grawp. But Tony would still be good for the role.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 11:18 AM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
Cool... not that I really mind who plays Grawp, since they'll probably computer-generate him and the voice should be good anyway.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 11:32 AM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
From what it says above,i think he is perfect for the role,i can't wait to see what he is going to look like in the film.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 11:32 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1018
ILuvHarryDiggoryKrum says:
Im quite exited about all the order of the pheonix...im exited about grawp...i dont really mind if he only does the voice it all should be good..YAYAYAYAY
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 11:54 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5162
Weesa says:
That's cool. It'd be great if they use him instead of cgi, he looks so much like Robbie Coltrane that you could definitely make the a family connection between Hagrid and Grawp.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 12:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
KATWINDSOR says:
Hope he is committed to HBP movie.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 12:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 801
HoggyWartyHogwarts, says:
Oh cool i was hoping grawp would be in OOTP :D
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 1:06 PM EST
Azkaban's Most Wanted
(Moderator)
Points: 13597
Lord Zimkel says:
Nevre heard of 'im.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 1:49 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 616
Ganriki says:
Okey, I think he sounds good. :) He'll be just fine for the role...
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 2:08 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
It will rule out the fun if Grawp is to be computer generated. Look at Ang Lee's Hulk, it may seem realistic but I miss Lou Ferrigno's version (TV Hulk).
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 2:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1819
zues says:
yep, He looks like he could do the job.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 2:14 PM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
I hope hes good for the roll, but then again he won't have too many lines, and will just have to stamp around pulling up trees.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 2:39 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
*~Lily~* says:
That's great!! I'm glad they did't leave Grawp out of the movie! I'm sure he'll be perfect for the part!!!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 3:57 PM EST
Squib
Points: 167
Miss Eeylop says:
YAY!! I bet he's gonna need alot of make-up and special effects to be Grawp.
BTW..this is off topic...but SEE VANITY FAIR!!! it's awesome!!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 3:59 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 503
Zauber says:
I almost forgot about Grawp.It will probably be his voice in the movie.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 4:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
He looks like a Grawp. I wonder how they're going to make him look big? They have Hagrid and Mad. Maxine but Grawp is what-15ft high or something like that. It's should be interesting. Can't wait to see.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 4:09 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
Well done, not sure if I have seen him any films before. Hope he has a good time on the film. It will be interesting to hear from an actor who portrays an entirely CG character, especially that of a Giant.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 4:16 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
He kinda looks like Robbie Coltrane in costume...I can't wait until the trailer at the end of the year! But what about a teaser one?...
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 4:20 PM EST
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