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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, 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: 713
Mr. Harry James Potter 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
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1249
Angelina blu Johnson says:
Wow that sounds so cool! i hope he does Grawp justice!!!
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 1:02 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9722
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
That'll be an interesting thing to say he will have done. I guess he does look a bit Grawp-like (oh dear, is that a good or bad thing?!?).
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 1:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 638
Harry(the 4th champion) says:
Cool!! I'm glad they have picked someone who they think would be perfect for the role of Grawp.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 1:46 PM EST
The Bulgarian Seeker
Points: 9782
~KrUmS_gUrL~ says:
Wow, he looks like the guy "Mongo" off Blazing Saddles, lma0, that movie was pretty funny. I hope he does agreat job with grawp and he loooks like a giant.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 2:09 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1216
hermygrangergirl says:
wow! a rather uncanny resemblance to Hagrid! ^^
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 2:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1216
hermygrangergirl says:
wow- a rather uncanny resemblance to Hagrid!
good choice
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 2:57 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 34
oneradchick says:
I can't wait to see what he's going to look like on the big screen
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 3:52 PM EST
My Destiny Awaits
Points: 10267
Goddess of Love and Evil says:
I thought the giant would just be computer generated, its going to be a bit weird with an actually human playing the part, I wonder how big they are going to make him look...
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 4:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2071
kermittounette says:
Wow i'm happy to see that they'll add Graup! I loved that part in the book, and I was (I am now but not as much as before) a pumpkin pie fan, that moment was great between Harry and Hermione...
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 5:02 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hufflepuff_babe says:
It'll be interesting and exciting to see Gwamp onscreen. I am glad that they did not cut him out of the film and can not wait to see it!
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 5:03 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
.- LexiBabi -. says:
Cool...I think he sounds great...looking forward to see him in the film...and looking forward to see how the film is also...I can hardly wait...:D:D:D
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 5:13 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3027
Xystus says:
Giants will be completely CG??? Hope they do a good job out of it. I've never heard of this actor, hope he sounds good. And if the Grawp character would NOT be CG, I think he looks fine.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 5:18 PM EST
Student
Points: 286
h.p. says:
I guess they'll show his head and just use his voice or something. That's cool because I don't think they could make Tony stand on stilts and apply stuff to make him fat. He'll just fall right down.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 5:33 PM EST
Student
Points: 271
Moyra says:
Wow! I'll have to research him because iv never heard of him *blushes* sorry!
But I'm sure that by the end of the book I'll think he's great!!
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 6:48 PM EST
Dark-Lance Writer
Points: 2628
Remus Mirkwood says:
I cant wait to see how he is when he plays Grawp. I hope it isnt entirely computer-generated though.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 6:51 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 55
Mrs. Radcliffe<3 says:
I wonder why they casted him so late..anyway im so excited to see how they make Grawp, if it is only CG and such...
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 8:04 PM EST
Princess of Nargles
Points: 4137
hp_fan206 says:
Awesome. I'd thought, as noted, that Grawp would be totally computer generated, but it would be awesome to see him looking realistic as well. I can't wait to see his performance!
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 8:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 642
Fairy Foozle says:
He looks a lot like Hagrid! I can't wait to see the performance! (although a lot of his apperance might change through special effects)
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 8:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2299
mad_eye muggle says:
Wicked!That sounds cool.He looks kinda perfect for the role.At least he looks like Grawp as I imagine Grawp to be.I know it will turn out great in the movie,alot of movie magic will totally help.So that it will look more convincing.HP RULES!
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 11:17 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 470
eater says:
Well, that's good to hear that they found somebody. I wonder what they to him and hagrid to make them so big.
Posted Apr 29, 2006 at 11:57 PM EST
Beauty Princess
Points: 6008
H.R.H Queen of Gossip says:
That's nice. The news that is... Grawp... not so nice l0l!
Posted Apr 30, 2006 at 3:59 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1380
gandalfthegray 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 30, 2006 at 4:40 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 69
**Wacky Wand** says:
I reckon that Grawp is a gun, (meaning really great)
and that i was so hoping he wouldn't be cut out of the film.
So im not panicing now. (breathes slowly)
Posted Apr 30, 2006 at 7:14 AM EST
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