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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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Head Girl
Points: 486
Sirius151 says:
He was good enough in Sleepy Hollow, I'm sure he'll be great in the role.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:54 PM EST
The Golden Snidget
Points: 3148
Mrs. Phineas Nigellus says:
I think that's probably true...he'd have to wear a hundred tons of makeup if they wanted him to actually be Grawp, not to mention stilts. Come to think of it, how do they do Hagrid? I know Robbie Coltrane is tall, but he isn't that tall. Does anyone know what they do with him?
*The MRS*
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:55 PM EST
Emma's Darkest Secret
Points: 4260
Firestrike212 says:
Thats cool. I thought they would be doing a digital image of Grawp.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:56 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 422
Padfoots Escape says:
That's so cool, i would like to play a giant!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 427
Draco Malfoy_Lover says:
Thats cool i mean its ok if hes just the movement and the vocie of him. i mean look at the guy in the Lord of the Rings thats all that he did for the character Gollum i think thats how you spell it but yeah thats what he did and even though nobody saw his really face in the movies he said that he was really happy that he got to be apart of all the movies and i think that it would just be so cool to work in the behind the secnes of the movies and that to be in it just by the movement and the vocie is really cool!!! ;) ;P ;O
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 646
~!*Gryffindor Rules*!~ says:
I am slpendid that we are using a real person instead of a computer animated one and he does somewhat look like Hagrid in a way so I am so happy to hear he will being Grawp! Congards!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 777
Barbarian Black says:
It seems the cast is filling in nicely. Good to see they haven't cut out the important Grawp story line.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:04 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5051
juliebug04 says:
Well, I haven't seen either of those, so I will have to check them out. In Van Helsing, Robbie Coltrane was the voice of Mr. Hyde, and Mr. Hyde was a CG figure, so it should be fairly common place to do.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:07 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 321
Snufflebeak says:
I'm just glad that they didn't cut Grawp out. I can't wait...but I'll have to (sigh).
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:07 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 508
GRAWP_1579 says:
Wow I was wondering when they were going to cast Grawp I think they should not computer generate Grawp I think he will be perfect. Well it's not my decision so I'll just hope.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:08 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Death Curse says:
Cool iam sure that he will be good for the part but i wander how big he will be with the computer though.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 792
Zoe Hurley says:
Wow, that sounds really cool, im so looking forward see some photos of the film....... i always say the same, but its the truth.... XD
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:11 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 462
DJan says:
Hey thas good , well he will good for that role. Congratulations.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
x-Adorkable-x says:
Oooh, yay! Well, I don't think I could mind if he actually was the person to play, because giants are suppose to kinda looks like humans. But oh well, I', happy either way, I'm sure they'll make a good desicion. =D
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:18 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 308
Eklypse says:
=D I'm really happy to see Tony Maudsley in on Harry Potter5. Sleepy Hollow was a great movie, so I'm sure this guy's gonna be good, too! I hope Grawp will be computer-generated, though. Like Kong was.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1714
Bethanie Hart says:
Thats awesome. I cannot wait for the movie to come out!! so excited!! wicked!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1783
Veela~Girl says:
Hmm from what it sounds like this will be kinda of like Andy Serkis' work in LotR, but likely less extensive. Can't wait until some pics of the filiming start coming in!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
I can't bring to mindany of his previous film performances, but that's not a bad thing - it means that I don't have any expectations for him to disappoint! I thought, and I don't know why, that, Grawp would be a CG creation, but it's far cooler that they've got an actor. I wonder if there are any roles left to be cast now . . .
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:21 PM EST
Guardian of the Realms
Points: 5601
A&Agang says:
Its good if he'll only be the voice or the movement because he is npot what I picture Grawp to be. He looks to be too human. A drunken human. Hope that he is good.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 679
Seeker04 says:
Sounds good, I was wondering who was going to play Grawp. To be honest I hope it's not a computer generated deal, I would like to see a real person portray Hagrid's brother.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Hey I thought Grawp would be computer generated?? Maybe hell be the voice,(or provide the grunting sounds, rather) should be cool to see on the screen.
"Hermy..." =)
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:27 PM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7598
dominor says:
This is my last post in HPANA for about 1.5 month..Exams are on their way.. :(
Well i just want to know if he is going to be just the voice or Grawp himslef in the movie..
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
I'm surprised that grawp didn't get cut from the movie...i mean, when thinking of everythin from the book that could be put in the movie...but it's all good.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 78
xo_rupertlover_ox says:
I must be stupid or something ... I never imagined that they would get someone to play Grawp. I just thought that they would, you know, do it with the computer..ahh well can't wait for the movie!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:34 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1562
lbaylor says:
I loved the parts with Grawp in the book and am looking forward to seeing it on screen.
I'm sure he will do great as the giant either way.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 627
~DetailedDragon~ says:
Oh i thought that they would put him in a large suit or something! Ha ha it would be realy hard to move! Ah i'm glad Grawp will be computer animated though! I think he will look better that way.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 4:35 PM EST
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