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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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Substitute Chosen One
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Mr Fishbein says:
"Every single actor over 60 in England is in the Harry Potter movies," - that's not a very nice thing to say. It comes across as though anyone who's anyone can get into Harry Potter movies. It kind of sounds like he saying he wants to do Harry Potter because lots of other people have.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 11:58 PM EST
Witch
Points: 531
ronNhermione4evr says:
I love him! I think they could find a part for him! Even if it is samll! He is a great actor!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 12:09 AM EST
Points: 8027
deemz says:
Haha! that would be really cool!! i can see him right now *Rolls on the floor laughing* he's a great actor, hr'd be really good in a HP movie ...!!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 12:09 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 539
Emma's true fan and lover says:
That is quite peculiar. Even though Sir Ian McKellen has not had a part in Harry Potter, his recent movie projects would surely make one question as to why they might be sidelined.
Patrick Stewart is an incredible part of today's movie industry. Not being a big Star Trek fan has not hindered my admiration for him. I believe his movies over the years leave out a significant part of himself. The movies don't exactly reflect the true skills Mr.Stewart carries.
He can easily play the part of the younger Voldemort who comes to Dumbledore looking for a job.
There are, I'm quite sure, a small number of other opportunities as well in the upcoming movies. Who knows, maybe the 7th and final book has a character who only Patrick Stewart could do justice.
There is still plenty of time before anyone should feel really sidelined and rejected, I'm hoping fine actors like Patrick Stewart don't get the chance to do that at all.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 12:26 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1488
rdosty says:
First of all. I'd love to see him get a part. He's a superb actor. Secondly, to those who want him as Dumbledore, while Gambon isn't the ideal as far as the charcter description goes, I still think he does a great job; besides... can any of you really picture Stewart with long hair and a beard??????? As far as characters left for him to play, he's not really the Slughorn type, but maybe there will be a new and amazing character in the seventh book that's perfect for him. Or maybe he could be the new minister of magic?
Posted May 24, 2006 at 12:56 AM EST
Mistress of Enchantment
Points: 19636
Muse of the Aurors says:
That honestly does suck that they haven't asked him to be in a Harry Potter movie yet. I mean honestly, I'm sure he could make a better Dumbledore than Gambon *rolls eyes* who is absolutely atrocious.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 1:10 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3277
merri maven says:
*giggle*
That would be so cool if they could cast Patrick Stewart in some type of HP role.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 1:16 AM EST
Student
Points: 232
Desperate_Scorpio says:
Patrick Stewart is a great actor. If he wishes to be in Hp then We can say it clearly that Hp is rising heights.
But what role will he be fit for????
Argus Filch??? Hahaha....
Posted May 24, 2006 at 2:15 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
Krithika_21 says:
Whoa,that's awesome !! I mean a great actor like ihm wanting to be in the hp cast !!!! But which part would he be suitable to play ????
Posted May 24, 2006 at 2:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 955
witch46 says:
That would be heaps good if he was in the HP movies, I'm sure they can find some kind of part for him!!!:D
Posted May 24, 2006 at 2:34 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 497
AncientMinerva says:
Gamdon gave a rather arrogant interview that he never read HP stories and did exactly what HE wanted to do (even totally against all that we know is Dumbledore. DD would NEVER yell at nor manhandle a student!). Pffffttt on him! That's why they call it 'acting', the stupid twit. Now, I love Patrick, but I do not feel he would be a good Dumbledore. He is far too sexy. Maybe with a lot of hair, he could be Scrimgeour. That is a strong persona he could portray. Who knows what JKR has up her sleeve, maybe a more perfect character will present themselves in book 7, but I still vote for Scrimgeour as the only viable option for now.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 2:38 AM EST
Student
Points: 277
becs_weasley_always says:
Cool, He is a great actor, Harry Potter would be lucky to have him!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 3:00 AM EST
Squib
Points: 143
{HungarianHorntail} says:
It's sad that he feels rejected! And yeah, really, I think he'd be a good Dumbledore. Couldn't see him as Slughorn though...
Posted May 24, 2006 at 3:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1499
Belle of the Ball says:
Aww, Patrick! I think he should be in the films. Although I don't know as who so maybe that's why he's not. Maybe there just isn't a perfect part for him in the series.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 3:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1644
auntyj says:
I sympathise with Patrick! I have thought that he would make a better Dumbledore than Michael Gambon. He's nowhere near top of my list to play DD, but his name has crossed my mind.......
Posted May 24, 2006 at 3:29 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 436
Mugglemagics says:
Awwwww that's so sad *wipes away a tear* ...poor Patrick
=( i feel so bad....it's so great that he's in X-men...and he likes Harry Potter so much!! GOODLUCK IN YOUR CAREER PATRICK!!!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 3:38 AM EST
Squib
Points: 145
godric dumbledore says:
WEll yes, its pity that he's not in the cast. where would he fit, hmmmmmm...... maybe Dumbledore i think.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 3:46 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1248
Ivay says:
hAHAHAHHAA! That's funny i reckon...aww poor guy! But what part could he play? I could imagne him is dumbledores brother...
Posted May 24, 2006 at 3:59 AM EST
Student
Points: 216
Chris 4 Emma 4 eva says:
It would great if they could get him a part in the movies he would make a great slughorn i tjink so warner bro if you read this make (b) Patrick Stewart (/b)
Posted May 24, 2006 at 4:02 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
Ooh Ooh Ooh! **jumps up and down**
I have an idea, he can be Scrimgeour in movie 6!!!!
WOOHOO!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 4:04 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
Oh my god, I can't believe that!!!! Please forgive us Mr Stewart, you can come and be Dumbledore if you want, pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaase?????
Posted May 24, 2006 at 4:25 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
Thats awesome. An actor from one of my favourite movies wants to be in Harry Potter one of the greatest things ever. It would be great for him to be a part of it but who could he be?
Posted May 24, 2006 at 4:29 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
You know, he can be Dumbledore... I love this actor... And my family will definitely watch X Men: The Last Stand this Sunday... (It premiered in here today)... Hail to Patrick Stewart!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 4:50 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
starlingnl says:
Now I've thought on it a bit, he would be great as Scrimgeour, wouldn't he?
BUT, I'm quite sure he was kidding. He's like that. The newspaper has just made it look like he was serious. Actually, I think one of the other comments on here gave a more realistic description of what he'd said, making it clear he was joking.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 5:22 AM EST
Squib
Points: 174
~*~HaRrY pOtTeR cHiCk~*~ says:
I think he would be great as any character in the movies. He is such a good acter himself. Cant wait for X-men 3
~Katherine~
Posted May 24, 2006 at 5:33 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 42
Magus Prime says:
Patrick Stewart is a great actor; loved him in the star trek movies. Be great if he got a role in the potter films even if it was just a cameo.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 5:34 AM EST
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