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JULY 25, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: MTV.com
Contrary to numerous web site stories Naomi Watts, Joseph Fiennes and Stuart Townsend are not
scheduled to appear in the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie, according to their representatives.
Filming for the movie is set to start in late September and casting news should be announced in the coming weeks. Please don't believe everything you read on the web until official word is released.
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Witch
Points: 692
FizzingWhizbeez says:
*whew* thank goodness, sinjun13_granger - I guess I need to slow down and read things more carefully. :)
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 11:02 PM EST
Witch
Points: 510
Livian Silver says:
Ralph Fiennes is Voldemort, not Joseph Fiennes.
And I will stick to what I have always said. Unless someone dies, they should not be replaced. WB needs to get it into their heads that these actors are how people see these characters (well at least the film fans do), and if they are replaced, they will loose truck loads of fans. Don't think I didn't notice the Patil twins changes.
And I do hope that HBP doesn't turn out like a telemovie the way that OOTP turned out.
You know, I don't think I am going to see that movie more than once, and I will wait until the DVD is on special in the bargain bin before I buy it - and only for the extra scenes - IF they make a 2 disc edition.
What is the best way to contact WB? I want to ask them to get a different director for movie 7. Its a bit late now for movie 6. I just hope he doesn't ruin it, but looking at OOTP, I betcha all the Snape and Draco moments will be reduced to 3 second snippets. At least the original screenplay writer has returned for this and the last movie.
Oh, and Naomi Watts would make a horrible Narcissa. You need someone who has an expressive face that can play harsh and cruel, not someone who is just bubbly.
I can't think of anyone British, but faces that come to mind are Michelle Pfieffer and Anjelica Huston. They are for one, not Brittish and 2, well, they don't look 30 (well, Michelle might) Both of these two ladies can look very sweet and kind, and they can both do angry and scary. That's the kind of actress that's needed. Remember Harry's description - that she looked like there was something horribly smelly under her nose. Bubbly is not Narcissa.
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 11:11 PM EST
Squib
Points: 124
yourxmorsmordre says:
They better choose an amazing Narcissa, I always loved that scene of the book. =]
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 11:31 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 55
ran*dom*dancing says:
The 5th movie was GREAT! I just can't wait for the 6th!!!
Posted Jul 25, 2007 at 11:38 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
Hmm... I'm not really attached to any of them anyway.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 12:14 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Ginny511 says:
YESSS WE CAN POST AGAIN! Anyways yeah im excited GO BONNIE!
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 1:04 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3571
HufflepuffActress says:
I am so glad HBP is coming out next year. If I am not mistaken the only time two of the movies released in consecutive years was from SS/PS then COS.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 2:28 AM EST
Lips of an Angel
Points: 26393
3.1415926535 says:
well, i dont even think i KNOW any of them... and i didnt hear any rumours... so... umm.. yeah,./ hmm, wonder when the film'll be done...
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 3:56 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1864
Bright Eyes says:
Oh, damnit! I thought it was true :( mugglnet posted it... stupid tabloids... gah. I hate it when this happens!
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 4:04 AM EST
Witch
Points: 585
MagicAliSomniac says:
thats too bad. Joseph fiennes is a good actor, and would be interesting (visual) parallel for the muggle prime minister. Stuard townsend, I assume, would have been Bill Weasley, another good actor, good looking, but perhaps too haughty to be a weasley. well have to wait and see. As for Naomi-- NO! She's fine as an actor, but too young and too "nice" to be Narcissa. I think Juliet Stevenson would be a good narcissa-- she can be downright crafty, even evil, is somewhat pretty but has that snotty poo under nose look.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 4:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 500
the Half-Blond Princess says:
Aww,too bad Stuart Townsend won't be in HBP.
I absolutely loved him as Lestat in "Queen Of The Damned". He'd make a perfect Tom Riddle Sr. (he looks too aristocratic to play a Weasley,especially Bill who I picture as a rocker).
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 6:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 578
frannie says:
I can't wait for HBP. The book is much shorter (160 pages) than OOTP so then they won't have to cut out much. I don't mind if they cut out what happened in the first chapter, some of the quidditch and some of the lessons. Just as long as they leave it at that, then the film will be perfect. Don't get me wrong, I liked OOTP, it's just that I was a bit disappointed at how much was cut out. They will probably add one or two minor things that they left out in OOTP to HBP.
Can't wait to see who has been cast in the film.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 7:38 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1815
hufflepuff_babe says:
I thought that was Ralph Finnes not coming back as well! I would be devestated if he did not come back, he is the perfect LV.
I also want Stuart Townshend to return, I love it when characters return.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 9:14 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
I'm sure we will see the actors we need to see in the movies. It could be that they are not needed for the HBP movie or it will be nothing more than a cameo appearance. We'll just to wait and see.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 10:05 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5256
juliebug04 says:
Oh, they would all be wonderful though. I love Stuart Townsend--he can be a terrific bad guy. Possibly one of the death eaters.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 10:12 AM EST
Witch
Points: 769
go-go-Gryffindor says:
The rumor was that Stuart Townsend was going to play Bill Weasely.
Rachel Weisz would make a good Narcissa.
When are we going to have a forum for movie 6? I'm ready to start speculating! :)
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 11:07 AM EST
Charms Mistress
(Moderator)
Points: 5267
Weesa says:
Well we'll just have to wait and see. I think that Kristen Scott Thomas would be excellent as Narcissa though.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 11:16 AM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4400
ILoveHP! says:
Why in the hell would Noami Watts be in the movies? Is she British or living in UK?
I'm glad these rumors are cleared up.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 11:33 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Hmm... it would not be right if Ralph Fiennes did not play Voldemort... How horrible would tha tbe??
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 1:19 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2852
H/HrShipper4Ever says:
What would Naomi Watts play?? Wow.. this gives me something to think about. It would be cool to have her in the series.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 4:08 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
I don't think Voldemort was in the sixth book, was he?
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 6:48 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 455
Krztyn says:
"Please don't believe everything you read on the web"
So Very True. Goes without saying- best to wait for the official word.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 7:10 PM EST
Squib
Points: 144
sinjun13_granger says:
This is just for opinions! Nothing official. The actress that can do the evil mode PERFECTLY, seeing as that's how the book IS, would be great. I'm just taking names mentioned for a Narcissa. Thought or suggestions you guys?
Naomi Watts: 0
Nicole Kidman: 0
Rachel Weisz: 0
Kristen Scott Thomas: 0
Juliet Stevenson: 0
Natasha Richardson: 0
Tilda Swinton: 0
Nicollette Sheridan: 0
(Add on anyone you've heard for it or just want to be Narcissa!)
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 7:28 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1252
1USHPFN says:
I certainly hope that the negotiations can be completed, and there are no conflicts that keep these previous cast members off the set. There has been such a great continuity of members that it would seem a shame to not keep them together.
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 7:39 PM EST
Witch
Points: 871
caraMEL_penguin says:
Good... because I don't want them in the movie...
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 9:05 PM EST
Squib
Points: 150
icar says:
Oh no! This is terrible, I like Ralph Fiennes as Voldemort. He plays the part well. tsk..tsk..tsk..I think this really sucks!! =(
Posted Jul 26, 2007 at 9:12 PM EST
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