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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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Auror
Points: 2480
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: 2514
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
Head Girl
Points: 466
Claire Bear luvs Potter says:
Aww I was kind of hoping they would leave Grawp out... I don't know why, really. I guess I just think that Grawp would be better left in the books.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 700
Phoenixfeather3 says:
He was awesome in both Vanity Fair and Sleepy Hollow. I think he will do a perfectly wonderful job as Grawo. I think it would definitely be a challenge to play him though.
~L
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 4:40 PM EST
Squib
Points: 186
FobeeOne says:
He looks like a good Gwarp - nice square face! It will be interesting to see him once they add the special effects that will make him look like a giant compared to the other actors - even bigger then Robbie (Hagrid).
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 4:51 PM EST
Points: 2721
Tri Wizard Champion says:
Awesome. THat picture of him looks fantastic. And yeah i think he will be ace, because they always pick good actors! I cant wait to see him in action!
TWC
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 5:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 237
EMBak says:
Another complete CGI character. It was amazing watching the special features on Gollum and his character in CGI-I bet this one will be just as amazing!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 5:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1631
Hermione's younger sister says:
I didn't realize that they would have an actor for Grawp, I just assumed that he would be done on computer or something, fine by me though.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 5:29 PM EST
Witch
Points: 570
AvalonKarma says:
OOOOOOH, this is promising!!! I am really looking forward to this movie. I hope it stays closer to the book than Goblet!!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 5:41 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 571
Sibyll Trelawney says:
I thought grawp was going to be computer animated.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 5:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 869
kat_snowyowl says:
I don't think I've heard of him anywhere, though he looks familiar. I checked IMDb and I really don't know what he's been in that I could've seen him. Hmmm...
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 522
HPotters_Girl says:
Cool, I think they should us him and just make him look really big on the computer!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 6:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
nejicanspin says:
It has to be computer generated otherwise he looks nothing like Gwamp.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 6:41 PM EST
Squib
Points: 183
voldys_ex says:
i HOPE HE IS AS GOOD AS dOBBY!!!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 6:47 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 51
GryffindorGirl22 says:
That cool. Cant wait 4 the moive come out
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 6:56 PM EST
LV Most Loyal DE
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Sinjin Of Montecore says:
Ok I remember this guy from Sleepy Hollow........
There was a movie called Vanity Fair??????????
Must be a chick Flick........
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 7:23 PM EST
Ravenclaw Ambassador
Points: 3123
Nevar says:
He sounds like a relatively established actor, and I think he'll be burly enough to do the movements and actions of Graup...you couldn't have a scrawny little man playing a giant, you know?
N
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 7:27 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Lily Evans/Potter says:
I think he looks a lot like Hagrid. I wonder what he'll really look like in the movie, with all his makeup on, and with all the computer graphics. I think they'll do a great job!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 7:44 PM EST
Squib
Points: 102
Fleur D. says:
I agree, Lily Evans/Potter! He looks a lot like Hagrad!
I think he'll look awesome in the movie!! I can't wait to see it!!!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 8:10 PM EST
Singularly Gifted Witch
Points: 5156
Medea says:
Thus, it's likely Mr. Maudsley may be the voice (or movement) actor for the character.
I would hope that's the case. Otherwise I'd really have to question why they cast someone who stomps around but don't bother with Pansy, Rita, Mundungus?
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 8:19 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 303
Harry's Echo says:
Welcome! I think he looks like a great Grawp (is that a compliment??) in the picture, so once the makeup artists and costumers and probably the special effects guys get a hold of him, I think he'll be brilliant!
I can't wait for OotP, it seems like such a long time until July '07.
I think the casting people are continuing to out-do themselves, and they've done a great job so far..good work!
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 8:39 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 64
Amya says:
I sort of imagined Grawp to be a mix of Hagrid and the troll in the first film. I would like to see more human characteristics, however. If he is just the voice I could deal with it. But I remember really liking Tony Maudsley in Vanity Fair. This should be good. . . .
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 9:28 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1022
Magical Teapot says:
Good pick. they may just use his face and voice for on screen and possibly have his movements loaded onto a computer and made so he is bigger
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 9:50 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
yeah i was wondering how they were going to make him seem more uhhhh "giant-er" but i guess DUH its got to be CGI (as with everything else to make the HP movies more real).
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 10:40 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1841
Remmy4193 says:
I hope that the computer animated Grawp looks good, they will probably have Grawp resemble the actor portraying it, most likely.
Posted Apr 27, 2006 at 10:48 PM EST
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