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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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Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
Oh man he would have made a great Dumbledore. There's just something about him.. a maturity and dignity that he always portays. I think he would have (with a bit of help from the make-up department) easliy done great justice to the role.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:31 PM EST
Points: 360
ladybug says:
I bet anyone anything that he'll be playing Professor Slughorn in HBP!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:32 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
HAHAHA!
who doesnt wish to be in the Harry Potter movies?
hmmm i can see him being in the movies...he would play like a good Deatheater or at least someone evil.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 956
harryluvsginny! says:
Yes, he is a great actor. But i am sturggling to think of a roll for him. I don't know what he could play!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:42 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2146
kkids says:
Patrick Stewart would be a great asset to the HP movies. I'm sure that there will be a part for him in one of the future movies.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
That would be so cool to see Patrick Stewart in one of the HP films!!! I could see him as Dumblerdor's brother... maybe anyways!!!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 566
lupinsgal24 says:
He'd make a great Slughorn. I'd really like to see him in an HP movie and we only have 2 left to cast!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
I don't know wich role would be the best for him if he was in the part... Maybe a deatheater?
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:53 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 369
I_love_mormon_girls says:
OH MY GOSH MY MOM WOULD LOVE IT HE PLAYED IN HP!! She is a Star Trek also along with Star Wars and Harry Potter.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:53 PM EST
Problem Giant
Points: 3329
Big John says:
That would be awsome if they could find a place for Patrick Stewart, I think that he played a great role in Dune. Why not have him in Harry. :D
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:56 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2353
Loretta says:
Patrick Stewart is a very reputable actor. There is no reason that he shouldn't have a part. The people who are doing the casting must think that he's an American.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
I agree gottaluvdumbledore he would be great as Dumbledore!! Thats why I said for his brother!!!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 7:57 PM EST
The Quibbler Poet
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.:Wicked T:. says:
He should be in harry Potter I mean there are some god parts for him he is an awesome actor.............
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 983
Weasleyismyking!/R/Hrfrv says:
Ummm, he could be in the movies ...but who he could play?!?!?!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:11 PM EST
Custodian of Miracles
Points: 3264
MadamDumbledore says:
Ron+Hermione_4ever , I think that Dumbledore's brother (can't remember his name at the moment...) would be such a small role to play that it just wouldn't be worthy of Patrick Stewart's talents. I agree with you though.. he'd have made a much better Dumbledore than Michael Gambon.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
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phoenixfire_HG says:
Ahh poor guy. He's a good actor too. i wonder what he would have played if he had be in LOTR.... *ponders the thought* no idea... oh well.
YEAH!!! X3 is out this weekend! woo hoo!! its going to be awesome!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:33 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
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gubbyfish says:
That would be so great if he made it in a movie, I totally love him. But it would be hard not to think of Jeane-Luc Picard, he'd have to be really made up to make me forget StarTrek.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:41 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4469
PowerGranger says:
Yeah, I think he was taking a playful little jab at the HP series there. Obviously the X-Men series has been very sucessful as well so he certainly wouldn't feel slighted.
I would like to see him play a baddie, actually. Yes, a death eater, but who...?
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:43 PM EST
Wino Forever
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true half-blood prince says:
I think he could play a pretty good Dumbledore as well.Too bad they never asked him, he would have eccepted the part and everything. Who wouldn't want to be Dumbledore?
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:43 PM EST
Squib
Points: 117
iNLoVeWitPiRaTes0fCaRiBeN says:
Laff Out Loud how funny thats he's mad, actors can be such whiners! I'm not in the films either??? Spoiled Bratz!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:06 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 575
Canis Diris says:
I understand how he feels, I would also like to able to play a role in the Harry Potter films.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:07 PM EST
Student
Points: 296
nymph_tonks says:
Wow, what a great idea! I'm surprised they haven't asked him...but maybe that's because he's already such a type-cast. You know, Star Trek, X-Men...it's all techie, it might not go over well in the magical world. But he'd be a great Death Eater...maybe he could do a camio!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:17 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 711
Crookshanks the Auror says:
I'm sure we all would love to see him in Harry Potter. How about as Scrimgroer? Or whatever his name is...
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
Perhaps there will be a part in a future film, aren't there some death eaters escaping that may be available for Mr. Stewart. I do believe that he would be very good, and I have enjoyed some of his other work, but haven't seen very much of him I'm ashamed to admit.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:19 PM EST
Professor
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fire_cookie says:
L0l, thats funny...but seriously dude, arn't you famous enough?!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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Polgara7 says:
Yay! Captain Picard in the Harry Potter movies? That would just be too much to wish for. I love him as Charles Xavier too. Maybe he could bring Hugh Jackman with him!! (I know. Hugh's Australian!) One can dream........
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:32 PM EST
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