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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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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1955
dimndgal1 says:
That's kind of funny that he's so eager to be in the movies... maybe they can come up with something for him. He is an amazing actor, and even better on stage than in front of the camera. I saw him in 'Othello' once and was blown away -- I think he actually could bring a lot to the HP series... just not sure how.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 717
speckledtoad says:
*chants* DUMBLEDORE! DUMBLEDORE! DUMBLEDORE!
Patrick Stewart would be...amazing! But even my mother would make a better Dumbledore than Gambon, and she's 5 foot 3 with short brown hair and no aptitude for acting. Someone really needs to start a petition...
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:35 AM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
It would be great to have him as an actor. He is wonderful in his roles and not just those that he would be known for. Other than weight, he would possibly make a good Prof. Slug.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 762
bewitched_gal says:
Its so nice to know how other actors want to act in the Harry Potter movies!!!!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:41 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5145
Weesa says:
Patrick Stewart is a terrific actor they should ask him to be Professor Slughorn I'm sure he could do it. It's kinda weird they haven't asked him to be part of the series, maybe they weren't sure what part would be right for him or if he would be interested. Good Luck to him!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:42 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1493
Hedwig4eva says:
I think he would have been a better choice for DD then what we have now, but alas it's too late for that. I think he would be a wonderful addition to the HP cast. Maybe he'll be the new MOM in HBP (Sorry can't spell that name and don't feel like getting my book to look it up.)
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:42 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1562
lbaylor says:
OH he would be good in the movies, but don't know who i could've pictured him playing from the books....would have to think about that one. Maybe he'll get his chance yet with the other films.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:43 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1011
Fflewddur Fflam says:
That quote made it sound like he wanted to be in LOTR, not Harry Potter?
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 649
Spell_Bound says:
Everybody wants to be in Harry Potter. Its a great series. I can't picture him playing DD though. I don't know what part he could have played.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:52 AM EST
Rose Weasley
Points: 3166
KristiD says:
In another article about X-Men opening at Cannes, it was asked if they thought one could have "too many franchises in one's career" so they talked about the big ones - LOTR & HP. And shoot, since HP has the potential to make seven movies, I'd want to get on the bandwagon too.
From Reuters: "I am still smarting from the fact that Ian McKellen starred in Lord of the Rings and apparently there was nothing for me," he joked, as McKellen looked on smiling.
"Harry Potter has gone through five incarnations. Every single actor over 60 in England is in the Harry Potter movies. I'm smarting from these rejections."
I laughed out loud when I read the article. Maybe they'll be a part for Stewart for the seventh movie...
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:54 AM EST
Prince Charming
Points: 8429
Knight and Shining Armor says:
ahah I wish that he had said yes to play in the Harry Potter movies. I wonder which character would he play? hehe
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:54 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 3
Sala says:
I think he'd be perfect as Phineas Nigellus. He has got an amazing voice. I can hear him in my mind saying the "Dumbledore's got style" line to Fudge from OoTP.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:05 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
Aww, I don't know if it's wrong to pity him or not. He could have been a slightly smaller Horace! *grins*
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:09 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
Who doesnt want to...He is a great actor isn't it!!! Perfect
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:11 AM EST
The Slytherin Slayer
Points: 9551
Mr. Big Shot says:
*tough (hood) aw* Auuuugh . . . . They played you dude . . . haha, you gets NO Love from JK . . . or the casting crew for Harry Potter l0l . . . No love for you . . . dun dun . . . . no Love for you . . . haha No Looove for you . . . . no love for you
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:11 AM EST
Witch
Points: 750
azponydriver says:
I'd LOVE to see Patrick Stewart in one of the Harry Potter films. He'd certainly have made a better Albus Dumbledore, in my opinion. ooooh Maybe he could be Aberforth Dumbledore! Especially if the Aberforth role grows in the final book. In the movies, we really haven't seen much of Aberforth, just a sort of shaggy passerby. Mr. Stewart needs to get his agent on the phone!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:18 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1717
courty says:
I absolutely LOVE Patrick Stewart! He's an amazing actor, and a darn good voice actor, too! He could play several roles and probably take the spotlight from other lack-luster actors. ::cough Dumbledore cough:: There would be a lot of make-up for him to play Slughorn, but he could do it rather well. oooh! I really hope they don't pass him up!!!!!!!!!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:22 AM EST
Witch
Points: 673
Rupert's Fangirl says:
He could probably make a good Dumbledore. Maybe they can chhange Gambon for him? Patrick Stewart is a wonderful actor and if he wants to be in Harry Potter then I think there mucst be something he can do. What about Scrimgeour. They could fix him up to play that.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:22 AM EST
Hogwart's Ghost
Points: 2604
gemma_barnett1985 says:
I would love him to be in the films but i don't know who he could play.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 917
hermioneadmirer says:
I do think that is a lousy way to show you are still supporative to the British actors who are in the Harry Potter movies.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:34 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 392
A_Mom_Like_Molly says:
I absolutely adore Patrick Stewart and I completely agree with him about not being in HP. I think he should have been Dumbledore after the passing of Richard Harris. He has the same elegance, and twinkling spirit, and would have just been an EXCELLENT Dumbledore! Michael Gambon is nothing like the Dumbledore we've all come to know and love. At least that's my opinion.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:35 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1144
Syl_Marauder says:
Hey, I think He would do it well.
I just don't know which character he would be.
Maybe a death eater??
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:38 AM EST
Longbottom is My King
Points: 4729
Kelin says:
I don't see him as Slughorn. If they don't get Bob Hoskins as him, I will be upset.
Anyway, I can see him as Aberforth, maybe Rufus. It would have been nice to see him as Dumbledore, but then he probably wouldn't have been able to play Xavier in the X-Men films.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:42 AM EST
Witch
Points: 870
caraMEL_penguin says:
WOW... who knew... I think that Jene-Luc plays THE PERFECT professor Xavier!! He looks just like how I would imagen the prfessor!!! <333
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:51 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
It'd be cool...but who would he play. Perhaps a weird Alberforth
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:55 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 906
*The*Physical*Being* says:
.......... Now thats an idea, but i'm not sure that he fits any of the character profiles in the series so far
Posted May 23, 2006 at 10:55 AM EST
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