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MAY 23, 2006 at 8:44 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Cannes Film Festival
Patrick Stewart, who plays Professor Charles Xavier in the X-Men movie series, lamented at a Cannes Film Festival press conference
recently that he hasn't been asked to be in the Harry Potter films.
"Every single actor over 60 in England is in the Harry Potter movies," he replied when asked if he wanted to continue doing fantasy films. "I am still smarting from the fact that Ian McKellen starred in Lord of the Rings and apparently there was no part in it for me."
Prior to the X-Men films, Stewart was best known for his role as Jean-Luc Picard in the television series Star Trek: The Next Generation.
X-Men: The Last Stand opens in theatres this weekend.
Thanks to Angie for the tip!
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Wizard
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Zauber says:
It would be so cool if he was on the Harry Potter movies.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 3:41 PM EST
Vampire
Points: 2939
Dansgirl34 says:
Awesome. It would be cool if they did ask him to be in one of the Harry Potter movies. What part? I dunno. I love him in X-men and I can't wait to see the 3 moive this friday. It is going to be so sweet!!!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 3:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 739
The 4th Champion says:
I don't know anything about X-men, but I would like to see him in a HP part.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 3:49 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
Maybe there will be a character he can portray in the remaining HP movies. I'm not sure which one he'd be though.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 3:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 874
Together Forever, H/Hr... says:
Awww. Sad that Harry Potter is better then X-Men... Not Me! :) They are great movies though!
*%* Susanna *%*
Posted May 23, 2006 at 3:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Oh thats sad, I would want ot be in Harry Potter too if I were him!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 3:56 PM EST
Witch
Points: 633
snakeeyes says:
Hee hee! He's right - all the cream of the over 60 British acting crop are in HP (and a lot of ones under 60)! He must consider the lack of invitation to join as a real slight. So, the casting of Patrick Stewart . . . can't think of any suitably bald role at present . . . seriously, though, who would he play?
Posted May 23, 2006 at 3:57 PM EST
Points: 3289
Crimson_Tears says:
Oh I just love him... he is a great actor too bad he isn't in the movies...
-Leigh
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1279
Elenwyn says:
I think Patrick Stewart would be an excellent addition to the Potter cast. I'm going to see him play Prospero in "The Tempest" in October for my birthday. I can't wait!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:13 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2874
Chogiiiirl says:
That's pretty funny! There are a lot of older brits in the films, but I didn't think it was all of them. What a great sense of humor!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
I think he should be allowed to be in it. He's a great actor. I can't think of any role for him, but someone NEEDS to replace Michael Gambdon, he's an aweful actor. But may Rufus Scrimdeger or something. Either way, what person wouldn't want to be in an HP movie?
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 357
RonlovesHermioneforever says:
Is he joking? I can't tell :)
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
I think he should be allowed to be in it. He's a great actor. I can't think of any role for him, but someone NEEDS to replace Michael Gambdon, he's an aweful actor. But may Rufus Scrimdeger or something. Either way, what person wouldn't want to be in an HP movie?
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:16 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 56
Snape's Vindicator says:
Patrick Stewart would be a great addition to the movies! In addition to X-Men and ST-TNG, he showed wonderful depth as Scrooge in a TNT version of "A Christmas Carol," too.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:16 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 367
sparkle_pink says:
Pity, put him in the next film! he could be a death eater or whatever just put him in the film!!!!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:16 PM EST
Professor
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Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
I think he should be allowed to be in it. He's a great actor. I can't think of any role for him, but someone needs to replace Michael Gambdon, he's an aweful actor. But may Rufus Scrimdeger or something. Either way, what person wouldn't want to be in an HP movie?
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:17 PM EST
Witch
Points: 722
x-Adorkable-x says:
Haha it'd be awesome if HP had him. But which part would he play in? I'd imagine him an Aberforth, kinda. but he DOES have a evilish look. So maybe something evil. Don't knoe.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:22 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 571
Sibyll Trelawney says:
I wish i was in harry potter too! That guy would have done well...i think he would have made a good Aberforth Dumbledore, but apparently he wasnt cast. Maybe he will be a character in the seventh movie
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:25 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Danny'sgurl4ever says:
That's really creepy! *Shivers*
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:30 PM EST
Squib
Points: 129
Danny'sgurl4ever says:
That's really creepy. *shivers*
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:31 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1259
Wrenmai says:
I crown him DUMBLEDORE to replace the wretched hack who is playing him now.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:31 PM EST
Auror
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ThePhoenix'sSong says:
Who wouldn't want to be a Harry Potter star! ;) Well that is great he thinks higly enough of the movies to want to be in them
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:34 PM EST
Squib
Points: 189
Deidara says:
Haha! That's hilarious, because the X-men movies totally OWN the HP movies
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:34 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 379
Kingsley is the King says:
Why is he complaining? He's in x-men!! He gets to read people's feelings! He just doesn't look like anyone from the HP series.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:43 PM EST
Witch
Points: 646
~!*Gryffindor Rules*!~ says:
I wonder what part he would play if he ever went into the Harry Potter movie! L0L
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:46 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
AAR4EVER says:
Who wouldn't want to be in a HP ilm. But when they do the 6th movie they want people over 16. I'll be 16 by then! I think, I hope, I WISH! *laughs* That was funny. I crack myself up.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 4:46 PM EST
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