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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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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
Squib
Points: 196
beachbaby21 says:
Wow I would love him to have an appearance in the HP films as he is really is a fantastic actor. But why all the michael Gambon bashing? He's doing a fantastic job as Dumbledore.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 5:35 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 732
kewlguyhere says:
Well!
This just proves that everyne wants to be a harry potter star!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:01 AM EST
Lily Potter
Points: 2450
~*~Millie~*~ says:
Awww poor guy
I wonder he if got the choice and turned it down
or if there was no part for him
I mean he looks kindof asian what kind of old asian would be doing in HP or LOTR's...
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 792
blossom says:
He could have played a great Dumbledore, or even Mad eye.
Hang in there not all of the films are done.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 915
Hermione-half&half says:
Ah, bless him! I think he's a really fantastic actor (although I couldn't stand Star Trek), it's a shame he hasn't been offered anything in it. Actually, come to think of it, I think he could have made a good Dumbledore. He's got the right tone of voice.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 7:12 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
Sala says:
He's very good at doing voices. If he could make his voice all harsh and gravelly, then (as Jenni Riddle fired my imagination), he would be great as:
Fenrir Greyback, the Werewolf!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 7:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 754
Griselda Marchbanks says:
Who wouldn't want to be in the Harry Potter films? I think that he's a great actor and I am definitely watching X Men 3.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 7:39 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 701
cmenges says:
Patric Stewert is a great actor..... I wonder why he hasnt been asked to play in Harry Potter. He would make a great wizard. (Or even a great new Minister for the muggles in Half Blood Prince.)
Posted May 24, 2006 at 7:40 AM EST
Witch
Points: 538
Dementor Hugger says:
Well, i would expect a lot of people to want to be in Harry Potter. It really is a great movie. Actually ALL of the movies have been great! So I guess that he would want to be in them, esecially for his experienced character in X-Men.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 7:55 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 485
The_Spectra says:
Awwww! Well maybe WB will give him a role now. If he really wants to do it. I wonder who he could play though.... Rufus Scrimgeour maybe? Hmmm, we'll just have to wait and see.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 7:56 AM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
Hey if he wants to play in the movies I say let him.
A star actor like him would be a great addition to any movie.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 8:09 AM EST
Student
Points: 228
Jlgrigsby says:
Thats kinda sad. I hope they still offer him a part.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 8:31 AM EST
Points: 200
leety says:
I have always admired him as an actor, as fell that he would be perfect within the cast of the HP films, I can't see him as dumbledore personally but can't decide which other character he could portray.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 8:34 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 79
amazing hermy says:
Well!!! He cant be doing the role of Dumbledore...(With his Bald Head!!!)
Posted May 24, 2006 at 8:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 869
kat_snowyowl says:
I thought I recognised him! He's from Star Trek! Great show, that. My dad used to be obsessed...
Oh, well. Poor him. Maybe he could play Horace Slughorn in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince'. He's certainly bald enough... he just needs to put on a bit of weight. Hmmm...
Posted May 24, 2006 at 9:22 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
haha....cool
But I don't think I want him in the movie....eeeww
haha.....
Posted May 24, 2006 at 10:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
luv4permboy says:
I still love him as much even though he hasn't been in the movie!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 10:35 AM EST
Original of the Species
Points: 4364
Spell Weaver says:
Patrick Stewart is one of my favorite actors. I've always wished he was in the HP films. I'm glad to know that he feels the same. Personally, I think he'd make a great Dumbledore.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 11:00 AM EST
Points: 358
marvl. says:
STEWART For SCRIMGEOUR!!!!!!!!!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 11:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 808
Hogwarts babe says:
Thats true, im actually wandering why he hasn't been asked to play a part in the harry potter movies. I think hed be brilliant in them so i have my fingers crossed. Like him, i think alot of people would be happy to be asked to play a part in the movies.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 11:07 AM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
Points: 2606
hplover234 says:
That is really cool that he wants to be a part of the Harry Potter world. I am actually suprised myself that they haven't asked him. Maybe theyb just haven't found the right character to fit him yet. Hang in there. You still have 2 more movies to count on.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 12:09 PM EST
Ethereal Fairy
Points: 3077
harrypotterfreak_4life says:
Hmm I wonder what part he would've or possible could play. *tries to think of a character*
Posted May 24, 2006 at 12:16 PM EST
Loose Canon
Points: 3411
JustHarry says:
Believe it or not, I've always wondered why Patrick Stweart -- my FAVORITE actor from across the pond -- never appears in the HP movies. Look at what he's doen -- Dune, Star Trek: TNG, all the Trek movies, and now X-Men. Clearly, this great English actor is also a HUGE Fantasy/Sci-Fi fan. He'd make a PERFECT DD! (and let's get rid of Gambon)
Posted May 24, 2006 at 12:17 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
GeeMessy says:
I think he might get his wish someday but the question which role? I would love to see him in the POtter films I think a lot of actors do. The Potter movies are a phenomenan.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 12:46 PM EST
Squib
Points: 146
lillian_1590 says:
I think he might have been a good dumbledore..he's got that wise-ness thing..that and he's old..but its funny because i was watching the first X-men yesterday and i remember thinking.."hey he would be good in HP"
Posted May 24, 2006 at 12:58 PM EST
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