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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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Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
There's still film 6 & 7 to go. He may be cast as Rufus Scrimgeour yet.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 5:03 PM EST
Harry's Soul-Mate
Points: 3337
Lea says:
Oh, YES!!!!! Please WB, let him be DUMBLEDORE!!!!!!! Please, please, PLEASE!!!!!!
Not only he would play the part about a thousand times better than Michael Gambon, but he is also really fit for the tough action scenes from book 6!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 5:21 PM EST
Lady of Hufflepuff
(Moderator)
Points: 10339
Lady Lee says:
Well everyone can't get what they want! It's simply a fact of life and I highly doubt that all the actors over 60 have parts in Harry Potter. So I have no sympathy for him right now since as I said, we can't all have what we'd want.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 5:22 PM EST
Witch
Points: 718
Hedwig,express says:
Come on guys Gambon isn't that bad bad, just a little spontanious! I love Patrick Stuart, I can't wait until X-Men comes out!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 5:37 PM EST
Student
Points: 297
Hermione_Harry_Luna says:
Ha! Ha!... that's funny I never thought he would want to be in a Harry Potter movie... Maybe he should he is a good actor.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 5:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 267
SongOfThePhoenix says:
Well there are 2 more movies left... Maybe he'll get the call.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 991
OffTheLoop says:
Awwww. Poor guy. Too bad for him. Maybe he can be in HBP as a death eater or something.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 845
hermione624 says:
Thats so cool that other adult actors want to play the parts too! i'm glad that he's interested.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:17 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1477
lilmisscrookshanks says:
You know I have sometimes wondered who else was in line Potter and Patrick Steward seems like an obvious choice, he's up there with Maggie Smith in terms of Britsh Acting greats! Who could he play though? It's a tricky one...
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:20 PM EST
Witch
Points: 541
ProfMM says:
I think it's fun that Patrick Stewart would like to be in the HP movies - but he's such a recognized actor. Wouldn't it be strange to see Captain Jean Luc Picard in wizard's robes and waiving a wand? Perhaps he should have been asked to play Voldemorte - he's already bald and with all the computerized changes to voice and appearance they used he wouldn't have been so recognizable...
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:29 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
It isn't a bad idea to have him in Harry Potter. I think it would be interesting and funny.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:34 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
Spirits*of*Fire says:
Awww, Patrick Stewart would be great to have in HP! Hmm...the only people I can think of that he can play are Slughorn & the new minister of magic (canNOT remember his name for some reason...). But Stewart is a great actor & we'd be glad to have him in HP! Hopefully they'll give him something :-)
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:44 PM EST
Half-Blood Princess
Points: 2875
Katie Bloom says:
Somebody!! Quick!!! Offer him the part of Dumbledore!!!
Please!!!
This Dumbledore sucks!_!:!:1
Posted May 24, 2006 at 6:51 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 25
magicalmaiden says:
Of course!!! who wouldn't want to be in a potter movie. Im definately sure i would...but what character would he play...lets not change anymore Dumbledore's and stick to it.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 7:08 PM EST
Prof. of Jamology
Points: 4495
Karentia says:
Oh, Patrick Stewart - he would be wonderful - perhaps as a centuar? Or one of the testers at the O.W.L.S.? Someone at the ministry? Please - give him a role!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 7:32 PM EST
Prof. of Jamology
Points: 4495
Karentia says:
Ok, now that I had time to scan a few posts - yes, I agree, I think he would be a very good Rufus Scrimgour! He has the ability to pull that off very nicely!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 7:35 PM EST
Student
Points: 284
martymcd says:
Patrick Stewart would be great in a Harry Potter film. If only he wasn't so hairless he may have made a convincing Rufus or somebody else
Posted May 24, 2006 at 8:20 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4812
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
Well, what is left for Patrick Stewart to play in Harry Potter? Fudge or Rufus Scrimgeour? Now he just has to convince the Director! It is okay with us!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 8:31 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1004
heart_hArrY says:
If Patrick Stewart were to be in a Harry Potter movie, which character would eh most likely play, i deffinitly DON"T see him being dumbeldoor, whihc leaves no other old character, what do you guys think?
Posted May 24, 2006 at 8:45 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1437
allilau says:
Well I do agree that Patrick Stewart is a very fine actor and I caould definately picture him in the world. I think he would make an excellent MoM official, or perhaps one of the [b] Order [b] members?
Posted May 24, 2006 at 9:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 932
ProngsForLily says:
That's so cool that he really wants a part, he'd look good as a member of the Order or Slughorn! Yah!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 9:11 PM EST
Reform Snapist
Points: 3586
misamanda says:
Aww. He's fluffing up my sympathy. If a role suits, I hope they send him a wire right away.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 10:27 PM EST
Student
Points: 238
Hermione Jane Puckle says:
he would've made a much better Dumbledore, though he's probably not old enough. he could've played Snape too but Alan Rickman's doing a great job already. he wouldn't be bad as Voldemort either i think.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 10:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 822
I love HP says:
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i say we should put him in he feels left out and he is a good actor maybe he should be dumbledores brothers who's name i cant seem to grasp right now!
Posted May 24, 2006 at 10:35 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
AvadaK says:
You know, I wonder what Harry Potter would be like if Patrick Stewart were in the films. It would be kinda wierd. I wonder who he could play. I'm getting used to Michael Gambon as DD and outside of DD, I'm not sure who I would want him to play. Oh well, maybe he'll get asked in one of the future films. There are two left to make...
Posted May 24, 2006 at 10:54 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
Mr. Stewart seemed nice and genuinley interested in HP! Its cool to see that in an adult professional!! Wonder who he could protray in Harry Potter movies? Dawlish, quite possibly...*PotterCastcough* =]
& I enjoy Xmen I cant wait to see that this weekend.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 10:59 PM EST
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