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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: 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
Long Way from Happy
Points: 2952
OEHFICE says:
oooh! Someone's a little bit jeaolous hehehe Patrick Stewart is a Great actor. He would have made Dumbledore fans proud if he had been offered and picked for the role after Richard Harris. But with that shaved head, he'd be perfect for Slughorn...ah, I guess only time will tell.
Posted May 24, 2006 at 11:23 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 426
GabyPotter says:
He's a great actor, but I don't know what caracter he can play.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 12:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1500
krystle_clear says:
HAHAHA, id would love it if he was in the movies! yeah he would be great as Slughorn! oooh i hope they pick him :)
Posted May 25, 2006 at 12:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 552
Blourish says:
Aww! Yeah I think he'd be cool in Harry Potter!!! I saw X Men 3 yesterday at a special screening! Its soo weird but sooo incredibly awesome!!
Posted May 25, 2006 at 12:41 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
I just saw Xmen 3 (it only opened today in Australia) and i reallly liked it. He is a good actor, but looking forward, is there really a role that he can play?
Posted May 25, 2006 at 2:01 AM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
He he he... how funny. I thought he'd be great in Harry Potter... only problem is, for what role? He sounds a bit whiney, but I know what he means. It's like anyone who is anyone brit is in the HP movies.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 2:43 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 319
enowonkenobi says:
Don't lose hope, Mr. Stewart! There's still plenty of roles in the remaining books...
Posted May 25, 2006 at 3:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Livian Silver says:
I think it would be good to see him in a HP role, but it would have to be a yet unseen character.
I am strongly opposed to changing any actors for any roles as it will seriously throw the movies out of wack and stuff the continuity for me. So yes, keep the same Dumbledore. and the same every-other-character.
And to an earlier comment - I don't think he would have been a good Snape. I think Rickman makes a perfect Snape, plus Snape is supposed to be in his 30's.... Patrick Stewart looks way too old. Rickman pulls it off though (plus he has the nose for it too :P).
But back to X-men, will be seeing that tonight, and I always think of Stewart as Captain Picard as that's how I know him best. But yes, he is a brilliant actor.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 3:30 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 92
Elf Kid says:
I think that Patrick Stewart would make a fantastic character in the upcoming Harry Potter film. The question is what character could he play?
Posted May 25, 2006 at 4:36 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1786
sis <3 says:
Hmm, don't get it. Does he want to be in the HP movie or not?
Oh well, I don't know who he is. I've never seen X-men, or star trek, so...
-Christina
Posted May 25, 2006 at 7:12 AM EST
The Bulgarian Seeker
Points: 9810
~KrUmS_gUrL~ says:
That is rather funny haha. It's pretty newat though. Too bad that he hasn't been able to get into the Harry Potter films though. :(
Posted May 25, 2006 at 7:59 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Well, if he did have a part in the Harry Potter movies, I'm sure that he would do an exceptionally good job. He shouldnt sweat it though. There just isn't a part for every actor in London in the Harry Potter movies- yet.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 9:09 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2469
Fat Lady Sings says:
I agree that he would do well with the part of Dumbledore. I have never cared for Gambon in the role.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:01 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1823
zues says:
I love him, I want to site on his lap, rub his head and call him daddy. Is that wierd? He would he great in any part they gave him.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:21 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
PhoenixPatronus2 says:
That's funny. He's a great actor and I'd love to see him in a part if they had one for him, but I think he's joking up to a point. And with doing the X-men movies he's not exactly been bored or lacking in money. Oh well, I don't blame him for wanting to be in LotR or HP.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 10:33 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
I like Patrick Stewart, he has always been a good actor...I could see him as being a character such as someone like Dumbledore, but that part is already taken...oh well, perhaps he might be in the 7th movie, if he makes it know enough that he's interested in a part...
Posted May 25, 2006 at 12:24 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
Chahat says:
I really like Patrick Stewart. I think he would also have made a really good Dumbledore not that I have a problem with current one! Maybe down the line we see some role for him! Maybe something in 7th book.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 1:19 PM EST
Every Flavored Bean
Points: 2890
the bean says:
I said years ago that he should have been picked for dumbledore. He would have made a marvelouse one. And obviously he has read the books. :)
Posted May 25, 2006 at 1:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1451
leeanne<3ron says:
Hmm its good that he wants a part.I could imagine as Slughorn or Kingsley with makeup and so-on on he could look the parts..
Mind you those parts might be taken though....
Leeanne xxx
Posted May 25, 2006 at 2:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 254
Kurben rules your world!! says:
Know thats a bit of useless information that i really dont care about...
Posted May 25, 2006 at 2:35 PM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Thats col I guess! He wants to be in a HP movie.. dosn`t everybody!!! ;) But if he could what part could he actually play.. anyway, thats interesting! Shows even some actors like hP!!! :)
Posted May 25, 2006 at 3:31 PM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3844
red&gold says:
As well he should!!! :) I am trying to think what character he's best suited for and I don't know what to say... I guess he could be one of the characters in the backstory...
Posted May 25, 2006 at 4:56 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2492
JAYSTARR says:
Patrick Stewart would make a brilliant Dark Arts Teacher in the Harry Potter Film.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:18 PM EST
Student
Points: 220
Magical and Mysterious Me says:
I have never really seen Star Trek or X-Men before. He might be a great actor for....I have no idea right now.
~Magical and Mysterious Me~
Posted May 25, 2006 at 5:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 937
thy_future_is_bright1 says:
That is so weird. I didn't know that Patrick Stewart wanted to be in a Harry Potter movie that bad. Well, he might still have a chance to be in one. There are still two more movies that have to come out.
Posted May 25, 2006 at 7:10 PM EST
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