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MAY 11, 2007 at 7:36 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: The Telegraph
Helena Bonham Carter, who will play Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix mentions briefly her stint on the set filming the movie in a new
interview.
I had five lines in that. I think they cut three of them - and I was there for six weeks. I don't know quite how, still, to this day, I was there for that long. It really is 90 per cent waiting. I mean, nice waiting - waiting's OK if you've got a trailer. I just sleep. I'm a very good sleeper. And it is quite amazing to meet all these old actors. It's like a rest-home for British Equity, and we're all lying around and chatting. You can't look to huge job satisfaction, but it's nice to be part of it. And it's fun to be a witch.
UPDATE: In another interview she says much the same thing about filming Order of the Phoenix but adds that she plays a "mad, sadistic witch."
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Auror
Points: 2457
mar66 says:
Now I'm a little nervous.. How come she only had 5 lines to begin with? 3 is not a big difference but I feel like she might have needed more screen time in order to accurately portray her character and role in the plot. This is why some people get confused when watching the movies and they havn't read the books.
Posted May 12, 2007 at 8:55 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2079
kermittounette says:
And I can't wait to see the part into the book 6 when she is with her sister and snape for the unbreakable vow! It will be so cool!
Posted May 12, 2007 at 9:18 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5145
Weesa says:
To bad they had to cut some of her lines. Hopefully we'll get to see them on the dvd extras.
Posted May 12, 2007 at 9:40 AM EST
Witch
Points: 595
master_HP_Mugwump says:
From all of the previews it looks like she has way more of a part than two lines. She's probably just exaggerating. They couldn't have picked a better Bellatrix.
Posted May 12, 2007 at 9:43 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 387
wilson84 says:
That's what she said about a week ago on a UK talk show Jonathan Ross. I was hoping that she was just be overly dramtic, but maybe not. So sound like there's not going to be any taunting from her, and what about her fight with harry and her neville. I just don't get how two lines is sufficient enough!!
Posted May 12, 2007 at 10:03 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
She only had five lines?! All the interviews, news articles, etc. made it seem as though she had a much bigger part in this film... I guess fighting in the ministry doesn't require a lot of talking...
Posted May 12, 2007 at 11:59 AM EST
Vertigo Swinger
Points: 4011
Topher2707 says:
Well, I was hoping that Bellatrix would have a bigger part to play in the movie, but from the sounds of it, she's not going to have a huge role. Sounds like the job was a lot of fun though. Hopefully we get to see more of her in HBP!
Posted May 12, 2007 at 12:02 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1195
Galloping Gryffindor says:
Hey i wouldn't mind having one line, as long as i was in the movie, :). Bellatrix does not have that many lines in the book so it does stand to reason that her part will not be huge in the movie. But she does have a certain presence that i think Helena has imitted
Posted May 12, 2007 at 1:56 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1608
~Harry's true love~ says:
Playing a Witch would be so much fun. You could be MEAN! Ahhh That would let out alot of my anger, thats for sure! She is such a great Character, I hope they captured her well, even if it is for 6 lines
Posted May 12, 2007 at 2:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2313
loopy looney says:
Hopefully her 2 lines are really good then...i thought she may get more than that, but when i think about it, Bellatrix does more action than talking in the boook. I think she will do a great job
Posted May 12, 2007 at 2:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1448
Wulfric_Brian says:
Haha, I love Helena Bonham Carter! I was so happy she was recast as Bellatrix, I think she's just perfect for the part (and a terrific actress). Hopefully they'll include more Bella lines in HBP!
Posted May 12, 2007 at 3:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
I think she's going to be perfect for Bellatrix... it's just her look. To bad some of her lines were cut..
Posted May 12, 2007 at 3:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 608
roxypotter13 says:
wow, she only had five lines? and they cut three of them? that means she only has two in the movie! that's horrible, i really liked her in the book, she was one of my favorite characters in OotP
Posted May 12, 2007 at 3:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2563
School Governor says:
I am sure the waiting will be worth it.
Posted May 12, 2007 at 4:05 PM EST
Witch
Points: 639
Melian Potter says:
I´d give a lot to be in her shoes!! Just there, waiting along all those great actors and actresses...
Oh, And I´m such a good sleeper, too! :)
Posted May 12, 2007 at 7:10 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1426
~Hermione says:
I hope she had a good time doing the film. I think she plays Bellatrix perfectly from what I've seen in the trailers.
Posted May 12, 2007 at 8:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 797
magically delicious says:
Ah hahahahaha, I love Helena! She is intelligent, irreverant, witty, and amazingly talented. Her interview is entertaining as enough so I really can't wait to see her as Bella.
Posted May 12, 2007 at 9:34 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Hopefully we'll see more of her in the sixth movie...depending on if they include the scenes where snape makes the vow. She seems perfect as bellatrix.
Posted May 12, 2007 at 9:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 712
i brake for thestrals says:
Helena Bonham Carter is just incredible.. shes wonderful in everything I've seen her in so I bet her 5 lines or whatev will be awesome..
plus I love her in the previews.. she looks so wonderfully evil..
Posted May 12, 2007 at 10:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Nice interview!I love her!She is such an amazing actress.She perfect for the role of Bellatrix Lestrange.I couldn't think of any actors to play that part.HP RULES!
Posted May 12, 2007 at 11:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
I can't wait to see her in the movie!
I think she will do really well in such an emotional scene
Posted May 13, 2007 at 4:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 622
Hermison says:
I hope she performed well in the movie. I hope this movie is good.
Posted May 13, 2007 at 8:02 AM EST
Student
Points: 275
marcjosef says:
I'd like to see more of her in the movie.. She's really good looking and pretty and I think she played well being Bellatrix Lestrange.. hehehe
Posted May 13, 2007 at 8:05 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2704
LoveMagic says:
I've never been a big fan of hers as an actress, but I have a feeling that she is going to be exceptional in this role and I can't wait to see what she does with it. Fun to be a witch, I've always wanted to be magical. If only.
Posted May 13, 2007 at 10:13 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1771
Patronus** says:
I would have thought she had more lines than that.....but thinking about it.....in the book she didn't really say much anyways!
I think she would make a good witch, i think she is perfect for the role and i'm sure it will be a good performance!
Posted May 13, 2007 at 12:00 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
They cut her lines!! Dont they know that we have been waiting to see Belatrix for the longest time!! They will have some pretty upset fans if they cut her parts!!!
Posted May 13, 2007 at 6:54 PM EST
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