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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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Squib
Points: 110
Cheladina says:
Is this the guy from Blazing Saddles (if anyones seen it)?
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 5:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
Well Im glad that they've found someone to portray Grawp...and I think that he probably willl be just doing the voice and movements, cause to make his image so big wouldnt look as good.
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 5:41 PM EST
Student
Points: 291
blackpearl says:
Oh cool! Grawp or as in Spain is known Grep won't be all computer generated so is a great notice.
Anyway, I don't know anything of Tom Maudsley is the first time that I hear this name.
so I don't know how to say about him!
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 5:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 817
PadmaPatilPassion says:
They chose a good person. But isn't Grawp supposed to be a bit pudgy (and humongous but that's a hard trait to come by)? This guy is kind of thin!
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 7:09 PM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
How cool! I'm glad theyre adding Grawp. Too bad Andre the Giant isn't alive. He would be great!
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 7:16 PM EST
High Inquisitor
Points: 23477
KT Lady says:
Oooooh, very cool! I can't wait to start seeing pictures of Grawp...they'll probably do something similar to King Kong with Andy Serkis doing the movements.
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 7:42 PM EST
Squib
Points: 103
Fleur D. says:
I think he looks great for the role of Grawp in the Harry Potter movies! I can't wait to see him with all the graphics and the make-up!!!
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 7:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
Great! I am happy they chose a person to portray the role of Grawp.
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 8:18 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 42
stefelton says:
I kind of hope its more computer- generated, and not mostly the actor. i dont no why. hm.
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 9:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 914
hp-luver says:
Wow! That's awesome! Is that it for the cast? I hope the movie's great! Can't wait!
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 10:01 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
Points: 5155
Friendly Deaf Angel says:
That is good that they have someone to play or the voice for the half-brother of hagid. that is cool. congratulation too Tony Maudsley.
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 10:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
padfootblack15 says:
Yay, I'm pretty glad that he is being cast, meaning he will be in the movie. thats awesome.
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 10:45 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 476
MRS_BRENDON_URIE says:
He sounds pretty good im just glad that they didnt cut gwarp out of the movie like they cut winky.
Posted Apr 28, 2006 at 10:55 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Ðigital Jesus [І] says:
Awesome...I seriously don't think I can wait a year and 3 months for the book and the movie to come out.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 1:38 AM EST
Princess of Fantasy
Points: 2538
magiclover13 says:
Grawp was a really cool character! I'm glad they're still putting him in the movie! He looks the part...
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 2:15 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
Chahat says:
Well the giant had to be computer generated ofcourse. We havent got a Hagrid tall enough then how a person to play a giant?
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 3:01 AM EST
Dragon Rider
Points: 4437
~MalfoyPotter~ says:
Hagrids brother Grawp! Woooopeeee! Yahoo! They didnt cute that off... Whew. I hope this movie will be great!
~MP~
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 3:34 AM EST
Points: 160
Lightning Magic says:
Well, that voice and movement stuff wouldn't need an extra actor. Nearly everybody could do such a job...
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 4:58 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 320
ElectricRoses says:
Hahahaha cool! I didn't know if they would even include him in this, but it's going to be so cool to see Grawp! Can't wait, it should be good.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 5:45 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
I loved the parts with Grawp in the book. I am looking forward to seeing it on screen. Computer Generated or real actor it will fun.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 8:26 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1596
alastor_moody says:
Well im surprised that grawp made it in because his role isnt huge as he is!
Iunctum tam unus, apud Severum stamus
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 9:37 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
Oh my!
I thouht he would be animated! ha ha, well they defently has to make him bigger and taller.
I'm waiting exited!
Christina
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 9:58 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 19
AlbinoMonkeyC says:
Hey, he looks like he could play the part!
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 10:27 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1830
AurorLupin says:
Well, at least thats one character we know that will not be cut out. I hope Grawp is as described like in the book......
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 11:23 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 851
Mr. Unknown says:
He is a good grawp for order of the phoenix.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 11:59 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 34
Auror Harry Potter says:
Thats cool.....he was really good in Sleepy Hollow......maybe they might use blue screen or something like they did in Lord of the Rings....that is how they did most of the finishing touches on the first movie.....they made the actors renact the scenes on blue screen and they made some characters bigger or smaller than the others.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 12:47 PM EST
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