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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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Witch
Points: 701
Kelly Ann Snape says:
Interesting, I was kind of under the impression too that he would most likely have to be a cgi character when I read the books but it should be interesting to see a person play the role whether he is in cotum or is like Andy Circus was for Gollum in the Lord of the Rings movies.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1280
MRC says:
Oh wow! I was so sure that they'd be doing Grawp with special effects... I can't wait to see how they're going to pull off a 16-foot version of this actor that doesn't make him look like he's on stilts!
MRC
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 712
i brake for thestrals says:
I am so excited to see how they portray Grawp.. He lends so much sadness to this book but at the same time such hilarity and incredulity.
I don't really mind if he's only a computer rendering as long as they do it well.. I have utmost faith in the CG guys haha :D
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:23 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
AAR4EVER says:
If anyone complained about the blue font. i'm so sorry i just want it to be a different color.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:23 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 54
gryffindor_lion says:
I think Grawp looks great for the role its just that i dont know how they will do it because in the forth movie they didnt talk a lot about hargid being a half giant. THere were just subtle hints with madame maxime.
Well, he looks great and they will probably use a computer on some parts. I agree with Horcrux_10 i think that he should be more trollish too. But, maybe with hair and make-up he will look different???? I donk know what do you gys think?
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:25 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
I'm actually supprised that they didn't cut this role, but I'm glad all the same.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:25 PM EST
Squib
Points: 107
OMEN_OF_DEATH says:
That is cool.But i wonder how tall he is.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:28 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
That is awesome!! If he had the honor of working next to Johnny Depp.....He is definitly welcome to Harry Potter!!!!
Cool!!!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:36 PM EST
Student
Points: 204
Paper Doll says:
He looks excellent for the part.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Sweet the scenes with Grawp should be really good, I'm excited.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:44 PM EST
Lupin's Furry Girlfriend
Points: 6941
theslugclub says:
He looks alright, his face looks sort of how I picture Grawp's to look like *shrugs*
Arfalaswen: Hey Marjukka, first to post :)
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1372
lorrin_angel says:
That is so awesome im sure he will do a good job. Although anjary the giant would have done an awesome job. You know he played in the princess bride.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
That's cool. I am glad that Grawp isn't out of the movie!!! I hope He has a deep voice if they are only using his voice!!!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:57 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
That's great!!..I'm sure he would be great but I hope he is the voice or movement because I want to see how Grawp would look computer-generated!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 5:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 226
Yanela says:
I wonder how will it look... because perhaps Tony Maudsley will only do the voice.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:01 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1234
Krum says:
Hmmmmmm, that should goood i suppose. He was always very odd looking so it fits!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:13 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
:D :D :D :D I can't wait to see Grawp!!!!!!
Actually, Tony is a little too handsome for this part, but if they say Grawp will be in fact computer-generated.... :D
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
cool....I'm really excited, how are they gonna make him so big?
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
'Arry + Hermy says:
Wow, they are going to have a fun time making him look tal! he is going to have to be huge! Looks good, but will he act good??
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:23 PM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
Yeah, I'm pretty sure his appearance will be mostlyy be created by special effects. I can't wait to hear him try to "speak."
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:23 PM EST
Harry's Lost Brother
Points: 10058
American Harry Potter says:
I completely forgot about Grawp and never gave thought as to who was going to play him! Oh, how exciting! This is getting right along well!!!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:27 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 452
I heart HP92 says:
That's cool, I think he'll make a good Grawp although I've never heard of him.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:32 PM EST
Squib
Points: 131
choco523 says:
In that picture he looks as dumb/simple as Grawp is, but I wonder how they're going to blow him up to look giant size without making him look distorted, if in fact they are going to use him, and not just his voice.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Jealz says:
Cool! he looks sorda like a giant.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:38 PM EST
Squib
Points: 128
chudley cannons says:
I've seen him in Vanity Fair and I think he'll do a fine job playing Grawp. He seems to be a very talented actor.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:40 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
I assume he'll just be the voice.
I can't imagine them being able to make an actual human look the part. I mean, he's supposed to make Hagrid and Madame Maxine look small and petite.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 6:42 PM EST
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