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SEPTEMBER 6, 2006 at 8:19 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Newbury Weekly News
In a recent interview Alec Hopkins, who was cast as a young Severus Snape in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, discusses
the process of landing the role, filming and what he had to learn to portray the role for Severus.
Alec sent in some pictures and then waited a nerve-wracking four months till news came that he had the role. Alec mentions meeting Alan Rickman and how he prepared for the role:
Alan Rickman spent a couple of hours having a chat with me about the part and obviously that was nerve wracking; there was me as a nobody and then this famous actor.
He's very serious about acting but he likes to joke around. It was really nice and it surprised me - I thought a big star would be different but he was so nice.
I watched how he moved, spoke and the emotions he goes through. He also gave me some pointers about the character - how he would walk and hold himself, like keeping a straight back.
Alec also mentions that working on the films is a lot harder than people think:
Everyone is really nice but it's very daunting. You don't realise how many people there are and if you messed up you'd be so embarrassed.
It's been a great privilege just to be part of it. It's not just a film, but it's a Harry Potter film.
You will be able to read more on this story tomorrow.
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Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1918
not*so*sweet*strawberry says:
hahahaha! he seems cool... Hope you do good! Snape is a hard character to play :P
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 12:14 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1065
Lerah99 says:
I am glad to see Alan Rickman was so nice. Alec Hopkins was lucky to have this opportunity.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 12:15 AM EST
Witch
Points: 893
Divadancer4life says:
Wow he sounds really good but i thought his hair would have been longer but he looks good!
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 12:19 AM EST
Longbottom is My King
Points: 4729
Kelin says:
I hope both the Jameses got some pointers from David Thewlis and Gary Oldman as well.
Hopefully in costume, Alec will become Snape.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 12:37 AM EST
Squib
Points: 171
toms_lilangel says:
That is soo cool, to bad there wasnt a part in there that calls for and American that was like me so I caould have part...but, I cant, I hope he has an awsome time and I cant wait to see the offers he gets..
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 12:38 AM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wow.....he looks like a kid I know...
~Drish~
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 12:44 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
Geowitch says:
How lucky was he? I would love to be able to sit and chat with Allan Rickman for a few hours. Just chat about what he thinks of his characters, in any of his films. I find him a facinating person.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 12:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
(Moderator)
Points: 1687
jones_jj says:
It is good to see that Alan Rickman kind of took the younger Alec under his wing a little bit and showed him what to do a bit. I can't wait to read more about the upcoming movie.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 12:54 AM EST
Witch
Points: 536
MWbashfulAR says:
Wow, first look finally! I think he looks like him a bit. Of course, those pics from early August or so of the filming near the lake had a far-off shot of Alec Hopkins dressed in Snape attire; you knew it was Snape but you couldn't see who was playing him. Now that we have both visuals, I think he'll fit perfectly. He seems desperate to get it right. After all, he knows how major the character is.
I'm not surprised that Alan Rickman talked with him, nor am I surprised by how Rickman was described. It makes perfect sense that Rickman would want this guy to play the character appropriately and that he'd help him out. And the fact that he's described as being serious but full of jokes is not surprising.
In PoA, Rickman and Gambon had decided to play a joke on Dan Radcliffe; Gambon bought a fart machine and put it into Dan's sleeping bag during that sequence in the Great Hall. It was getting late and everyone was tired and annoyed to be doing more takes for a scene they'd already gotten right. At the end, Cuaron said they'd do it one more time. So in the scene when Gambon and Rickman are standing above Harry talking about Sirius, instead of doing their lines Alan Rickman excitedly told Gambon, who had the control to the fart machine, to "push the button", and so Dan Radcliffe's sleeping bag let off a ripping fart and Gambon and Rickman broke out laughing.
I'm just excited that the trailer will be out by Christmas or so and that Cuaron may be on the shortlist for HBP's director! God I'd love that! Cuaron loves Alan Rickman and says that if he's in your film, use him as much as possible. I say for the sixth film, use a director who's going to put Rickman in every scene he deserves, as he is the title character the sixth time round!
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 12:57 AM EST
Professor
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Points: 1180
Vermin Jerky says:
Seems like a nice kid. I'm glad Alan tutored him, I'm sure that will help things. He looks a lot like I envisioned Snape as a teenager.
But I have to ask Geri... who is Rick?
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 1:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1375
Entirely Insane says:
Thats great!
I reckon he would make a good Snape. He looks round about right for the part.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 1:44 AM EST
Squib
Points: 137
ny says:
Yay!! Alec Hopkins seems like a good person to play Snape.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 1:58 AM EST
Witch
Points: 936
Lilium says:
Lucky guy! I think I like him. Let's hope he'll play Snape good, it's a difficult character...
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 2:00 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12529
WickeDraco says:
Lucky him, getting to have a chat with Alan Rickman. It must have been swell.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 2:21 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2575
Miss Amortentia says:
Hey he looks cute! not Snape material at all....they'll probably do some stuff to his face though..
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 2:27 AM EST
Student
Points: 205
Nicky says:
Nice interview. Alec looks too nice for Snape.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 2:29 AM EST
Witch
Points: 712
*Lili* says:
Cool!!! I'm really looking forward to see that scene
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 3:20 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2209
Scarlett Kent says:
From the photo, Alec Hopkins looks like a good choice, and he's obviously being well-tutored by Alan Rickman. I look forward to the "more" on this story that we've been promised later today.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 3:33 AM EST
Occlumency Assistant
Points: 8352
Snape's eternal love says:
...I watched how he moved, spoke and the emotions he goes through. He also gave me some pointers about the character - how he would walk and hold himself, like keeping a straight back...
Sounds like he had a lot to learn about Severus.
We can only hope that he remembers it all, what Alan has teached him, while acting as our dearest Professor!
But I'm sure that Alan is a great Teacher!
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 3:45 AM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2606
krisie says:
I think that he is quite good looking. I'm sure he will do a great job playing Severus. It is nice of Alan to help him out like that.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 3:58 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3423
Orchid says:
He looks like he will be a good young Snape! I'm imagining him with dark hair and in costume though.
Can't believe it is such a long wait for the next movie...
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 4:39 AM EST
Kathe Mera Kalimera
Points: 7720
dominor says:
Hmmm...He doesn't look much like a young Severus Snape would..Hahaha..Well i hope he will be good..Something tells me he will be in the 7th movie too...
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 4:40 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2363
Nataly says:
THat is great little and big actors!!! What he is saying are very intresting....!!
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 4:49 AM EST
Keeper of the Quotes
Points: 2630
madam scoop says:
I bet it was weird for the older actors to have 'mini-me's' around.
I'm sure the young actors will do fine - can't wait to see the final product.
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 4:50 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1012
Enchanting Fairy says:
Thats cool, i think he will play the young Snape really well :)
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 4:58 AM EST
Dumbledore's Muse
Points: 2959
Alchemical Auror says:
Hey, it may be a small scene but it is a pivotal one!
I am sure he will do the part justice!
Posted Sep 7, 2006 at 5:17 AM EST
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