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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: 807
Arfalaswen says:
Okey, I think he sounds good. :) He'll be just fine for the role...
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 2:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1554
salutatem dicit says:
That's cool =D I'm glad they didn't cut Grawp out of the movie!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:01 PM EST
Student
Points: 243
May Evans says:
As long as he can say "Ermy" even a little bit like Jim Dale, I think he'll be just fine. I'm so excited!!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:01 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
GeeMessy 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 26, 2006 at 3:04 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1394
Bullwinkle says:
Oh thats good.He looks good for the role of Grawp.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:06 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1090
Octavian Petronius says:
I can't wait to see what they do with his character. I think he looks enough like HAgrid to physically play the part. But, if he's just doing a voice-over, that would be great too.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
I am gld that they are ging to use a person and mot a computer generated one!!
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:08 PM EST
Parselmouth
Points: 29083
Thestral Eyes says:
He looks alright to me, but like the note says ithought he would be computer generated...mind you i suppose giants look like humans and so would not have to be completely Computer generated like the troll was *shrugs* Ahah i can just see him in a gollum like motion sensor suit acting out tantrums in a green/blue room...fun job to have, all you have to do is make a fool of yourself and gruns aha. Good luck to the guy :)
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:09 PM EST
Editor of the Squibbler
(Moderator)
Points: 2031
eudaemonia says:
Gaahhh... it's also likely that they changed their minds like they did with the "down to the last 5" Luna-casting. So confusing.... :(
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:12 PM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
Oh thats soo cool! they found him YAYA *Does happy dance* sorry, i just ate alot of candy, any whos, im soo happy they found one, and i cant wait for the movie to comeout!
Love,
Deema,
xxxxxxx.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:13 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 379
Kingsley is the King says:
Why do they need an actor for Grawp? Couldn't they have just computer animated it like the troll in SS? Oh well, the guy seems good for the role, anyway.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:17 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 42
Neville4minister says:
I kinda hope they use his face coz it looks almost exactly how I had imagined grawp. He was good in sleepy hollow so we know he can act but even though hes tall hes still a bit shy of 16 feet..
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:21 PM EST
Witch
Points: 863
Winky:) says:
wow! he looks a lot like grawp.. I think?:)
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:29 PM EST
Charmed One
(Moderator)
Points: 4838
Ginnyw says:
This is interesting to know. It is indeed confusing considering what the producer has said before, but like eudaemonia said, one never knows what change of mind (or circumstances, for that matter), hence change in decisions the movie creators have had. Confusing, yet I hope and believe it will turn out great :)
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:33 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 4613
marauderette says:
It's nice to know that they aren't cutting Gwarp out completely. I didn't know if it was a big enough story line to do. I hope that if they do computer animate it, that they do better than they did with Fireze in PS
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
Ohhhh interesting!!
I dont think they will do a Hagrid with this one. Maybe it will be like Smeagol from LOTR.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:36 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Well, that's good to hear that they found somebody. I wonder if he'll actually be Grawp or just the voice. It's not like Grawp talks much... and he'd definitely have to be gigantic for the part.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:38 PM EST
Sarcastic Sally
Points: 5088
Lucius's Luscious Lady says:
Intense. He looks very Grawp-ey.
I saw him in Vanity Fair. He was quite lovely. I'm looking forward to it.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:39 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1347
Ripley Turner says:
What I think they would do is have Grawp computer generated, but have set up like they did Gollum. Because in that case they still need both the actor and the voice.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:40 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 46
Horcrux_10 says:
Thats definetly not what i imagined Grawp to look like... i imagined him more troll-ish...dont ya think?
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:40 PM EST
Student
Points: 299
remember_c says:
Seems fine to me. I wonder how the finished product of Grawp will look. Good, I hope-- not TOO fake or anything, even if he IS a fictional character.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:42 PM EST
Yoda's love child
Points: 3562
Dementywhatsit says:
I agree with Ripley Turner
They will use Tony Maudsley in much the same capacity as Peter Jackson used Andy Serkis for Gollum in LOTR.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:45 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3041
ThePhoenix'sSong says:
That sounds great once they put makeup on him he should look pretty convincing.
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:47 PM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4279
Juicybit says:
Oh I really hope they have changed their minds and Grawp will not be all computer generated after all. Actually most CGI characters look alright in the HP movies (especially in GoF) but still...
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:51 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1012
Enchanting Fairy says:
Cool... I am sure they would have picked the right person for the part so im sure he'll be great
Posted Apr 26, 2006 at 3:53 PM EST
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
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