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SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 at 12:28 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Dark Horizons via The Leaky Cauldron
In an upcoming exclusive interview
with our friend Garth Franklin at Dark Horizons, actor Jim Broadbent confirms he has been chosen to portray Horace Slughorn in "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," which coincidentally began principal filming today in the UK.
The actor, who was recently seen in Hot Fuzz, also said he has been going to costume fittings and that his new character is quite comical:
"Who am I? He's called Horace Slughorn. He's a retired teacher of magic who's drawn back out of retirement because he's got some secrets they need in the battle against the Deatheaters..."
Broadbent will also be seen in 2008's Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Cyrstal Skull.
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Auror
Points: 2138
Happy Pancakes says:
He seems to look like he could fit the role!
I can't wait to see the movie!
Posted Sep 19, 2007 at 5:53 AM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
Isn't he the same one who played Bridget's Dad in the movies??
To be very honest, I can't quite imagine him as Slughorn ... he's not rotund enough ... ;-)
Posted Sep 19, 2007 at 9:19 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
He doesn;t quite look like i pictured slughorn, but i'll wait until we see how they make him up before i say for sure.
Posted Sep 19, 2007 at 11:44 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 438
Slytherines_ballet_dancer says:
Fantastic! I can't wait for it!
Posted Sep 19, 2007 at 2:16 PM EST
Witch
Points: 603
Harry Potter Mainiac_01 says:
WooHoo! Go Jim, About time they brought in a legend, apart from David Thewlis of course!
Posted Sep 19, 2007 at 3:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
He looks like a Slughorn!
Posted Sep 19, 2007 at 10:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Awesome!That would be exciting!I think he'll be great portraying Slughorn.
Posted Sep 19, 2007 at 10:30 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1418
Wanta House Elf says:
This guy will always be Bridget Jones' father to me! But he was good in Hot Fuzz as well, even if he was a little evil in it!
Posted Sep 20, 2007 at 12:02 AM EST
Yoda's love child
Points: 3562
Dementywhatsit says:
Great choice ! Jim Broadbent is a terrific actor ! There's not a doubt in my mind he'll make a fantastic Horace.
Posted Sep 20, 2007 at 10:40 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
I bet he is going to have a fun time getting into costume, he doesnt look fat at all and Horace Slughorn is quite fat.
Posted Sep 20, 2007 at 12:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
I never would have thought of him for Slughorn. Though he is very funny. We'll have to see. I always did think of Slughorn as rather jovial, just maybe a little larger round the middle.
Posted Sep 20, 2007 at 5:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 602
danebabe says:
Wow. I was wondering who they would choose. Has anyone heard who's playing Lavender Brown?
Posted Sep 20, 2007 at 9:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1789
Veela~Girl says:
Yay, I really like Jim Broadbent! I agree he seems a bit too thin for the part, but they can change all of that with costuming. I kind of like the fact that he is a kind looking person as well. Good to have someone to portray Slytherin as something other than evil for once!
Posted Sep 20, 2007 at 9:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1644
auntyj says:
Uuh....isn't he the same guy who plays Cornelius Fudge? Or is there just a strong resemblance in this particular picture? I haven't bothered to check the DVDs to see who really does play Fudge, so I'm probably wrong.....
Posted Sep 20, 2007 at 10:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1644
auntyj says:
And I forgot to add that he'll need lots of padding, and a definite walrus moustache. But he could transform wonderfully, you can't tell just by looking at the actors - I didn't recognise Gary Oldman from a bar of soap when I saw him not as Sirius. And just look at Robby Coltrane - OK, he's a big guy, but if you didn't know him enough to pick the resemblance, you'd never recognise him, either.
Posted Sep 20, 2007 at 10:24 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 363
tsedolma says:
Never really heard of him but i guess he must be great if he is chosen to play in the Harry Potter movies!!!!
Really cant wait to watch the movie!!!
Posted Sep 21, 2007 at 3:22 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
Once he's been made up in the Slughorn outfit and make-up I can definatly see him for the part!!
Posted Sep 21, 2007 at 10:47 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2495
Jbird says:
He looks like a pretty good slug to me! Cant wait to see him in action. Hopefully he reads the books-or at least his parts we don't need any more "alterations" in character behavior-there's been enough of that to go around thank you very much.
Posted Sep 21, 2007 at 1:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
He was in "Gangs of New York," brilliant film by the way.
I think he will do a good job, he is a very experienced actor. I just hope that I am not wrong about him!
Posted Sep 21, 2007 at 10:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 896
QueenOfAmouraq says:
Wow, they're making a new Indiana Jones movie, interesting! I think he'd make a great Slughorn. They're filming today? That's awesome! I think this movie's going to be fantastic!
Posted Sep 22, 2007 at 2:16 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3674
Hecate3fold says:
He looks like he'd make a good Slughorn. I certainly hope so.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Sep 22, 2007 at 7:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 203
Hollix says:
So they have finally found Horace Slughorn!
I've heard of im but I have never seen him in any movie.
I hope he does well.....if he can.
Posted Sep 22, 2007 at 9:03 PM EST
Witch
Points: 580
KarateKid says:
I don't think I've seen anything this guy's been in but anyway, in my opinion, he's noweere near fat enoguh to play Slughorn. But I guess he can change for the role :)
Posted Sep 23, 2007 at 7:51 PM EST
Squib
Points: 112
HorcruxLord says:
He looks too thin to be slughorn but with a little movie magic who knows? I'm just happy we're getting news on HBP! It feels like we're in countdown mode again!
Posted Sep 24, 2007 at 10:20 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
He does look comical he he, I think he would make a really good Slughorn - but we will see
Posted Sep 24, 2007 at 4:02 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...Jim is a great actor, and sure looks the part.
Posted Sep 24, 2007 at 8:59 PM EST
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