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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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Goddess of the Moon
Points: 10664
dee_dee says:
wouldn't it be great if Jean Luc Picard played in Harry Potter movies? I would die of laughter... I can picture him as Sloughorn...
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:49 AM EST
Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
Well it's not everyday an actor as well-known as Patrick Stewart wishes he was in Harry Potter... that's so cool!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:51 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2401
tonks 27 says:
It really would be wonderful to see him in harry potter...not quite sure what part he'd play though. a death eater? or aberforth?
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:54 AM EST
The American Wizard
Points: 3312
QuidditchKeeper925 says:
i wouldnt mind him being in a potter film. but as who he would play? I have no idea.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:54 AM EST
Squib
Points: 159
R2krw says:
Haha that's awesome! He would probably be really good at a spot in the HP movies. I don't know which part tho...hmmmm.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:55 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 678
SirPhil says:
I'm on the first page! Sweet! He is a great actor. I love him as Charles Xavier. I never saw much star treck but it seems right up his alley. It would be sweet if he was in the HP movies.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:56 AM EST
Magical Menagerie Madam
Points: 7271
KimUnicorn says:
Somebody!! Quick!!! Offer him the part of Dumbledore!!!
Heck, offer anyone off the street the part of Dumbledore!!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1253
stumbleine_ says:
Who would he play? Thats not too tricky to answer...
Patrick Stewart for Albus Dumbledore!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 8:58 AM EST
Magical Owl Rising
Points: 4612
Hoots says:
_stumbleine_ - I am with you. Patrick Stewart for ALBUS DUMBLEDORE! Why must they torture us with more Gambon????
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:01 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
Wow!!!! sooo cool!!! it would be great if Patrick Stewart played in Harry Potter movies? I'd love to see that!!! He could play Dumbledore...... or Sloughorn... that would be awesome!!!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:01 AM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2557
krisie says:
hmm, I'm not sure if I have seen him in anything before. I’m not surprised that he would want to be in Harry Potter. It is a great thing to be part of.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:03 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
It would be awesome to see him in one of the films! Im sure there would be a part for him!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:03 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1089
Octavian Petronius says:
I wish he were in the movies. I think Patrick Stewart is a great actor. I watch Star Trek every day and never get tired of it. There are still a few more movies for him to have a chance at.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:05 AM EST
Witch
Points: 822
Barbarian Black says:
Yes, yes, yes, He should be Dumbledore. Where do I sign the petition!??
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:06 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Slave
Points: 9375
Rados says:
Maybe he'll get his wish and be some unknown character from Book 7. Or he might replace Gambon.
I hope he does get in the movies...he's pretty awesome.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:06 AM EST
Snape's Woman
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Prof. Andaxia Moonstar says:
That is so awesome theat he wants to be in a Harry Potter film! I love Patrick Stewart, especially his work in Star Trek and the X-Men films, and would love to see him get a part. I wonder, with makeup and stuff, if he could pull off Slughorn - I think he would make an awesome Slughorn.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:11 AM EST
True Weasley
Points: 5527
~GinnyWeasley~ says:
Hahah yeah Harry Potter rules, of course he wants to be in the films!! .....Man i want to be in the films ....
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:11 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 411
SouthernWitch05 says:
He is a great actor. But who would he play?!?! There isn't exactly a role he would fit in that I can think of anyway.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:13 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5195
juliebug04 says:
Oh please, oh please, oh please!!! He would be such a WONDERFUL Dumbledore!!!! I would love for him to be in the films...he's brilliant. Listen up, WB!!!!
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 524
Montie says:
I've liked Patrick Stewart as Professor Xavier more than any other character he has portrayed. I wonder which HP character will be best suited for him to play
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:15 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 331
xParselmouthx says:
He sort of looks like a Voldemort.
Well...a non snake-like Voldemort.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:15 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
starlingnl says:
Now there's somebody with is tongue planted firmly in his cheek. ;)
But still ... who could he play? And I don't mean someone he could replace. Dumbledore is fine as he is. Bit skinny for Slughorn, although he might be able to pull it off, true.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:18 AM EST
Witch
Points: 863
Winky:) says:
ofcourse he wanted to be in a Harry Potter film.. I think? I would almost anything to be in a Harry Potter film!:):)
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:19 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1012
Enchanting Fairy says:
Yes that would be great, I don't think it would matter who he played he's a great actor so he could probably be anyone. Its so cool he wants to be in harry potter films though.
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:19 AM EST
Student
Points: 203
Lynn15 says:
Uhm,never heard of him.X-Men is "superheroes" or something like that? Boring! hm...
Posted May 23, 2006 at 9:26 AM EST
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
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