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JANUARY 24, 2008 at 9:37 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Entertainment Weekly
While attending the 2008 Sundance Film Festival in the U.S., Harry Potter actor Alan Rickman briefly mentions
that he will start filming his part in Half-Blood Prince in February. Mr. Rickman also refused to answer any questions about his character, Prof. Snape, stating that by doing so would spoil the books for the fans that have not finished reading the series.
From the interview:
EW: Okay, I think your wranglers are giving me the signal, but I have to say, even before I go to the end of the Harry Potter books -
Mr. Rickman: Before you go further, I never, ever talk about that character. Number one, because it's not fair on kids who haven't read the end. And for me to say anything - there's a bit of it that just should be left innocent. It's real storytelling, what she's done, and I'm part of that. So I just never talk about it.
EW: When do you go back to shoot Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince?
Mr. Rickman: They're shooting six [now], and I start shooting my part of it beginning of February.
EW: It's a bigger part for you this time.
Mr. Rickman: Ahh.... There's important stuff. [Smiles]
You can view some pictures of Mr. Rickman at the festival here courtesy of Getty Images.
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Prefect
Points: 399
Inamorato says:
I cannot WAIT to see what he does with his last scene in DH. I cannot WAIT to see him full stop I adore Alan Rickman I think he does Snape perfectly :D xx
Posted Jan 27, 2008 at 6:42 AM EST
Squib
Points: 151
fairyqueen says:
Wow I had know idea. He is older that I thought. I guess always having seen him with black hair, I never guessed that in real life it could be greying or almost white. Did not realize he is as old as he is. Makes him look very handsome though.
Posted Jan 27, 2008 at 10:02 AM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3639
Hecate3fold says:
I must say he looks just as good in black leather as he does in black robes.
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jan 27, 2008 at 9:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 603
Harry Potter Mainiac_01 says:
I just cannot get Alan siging out of my head, AGH! Watching number six will be hard indeed!
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 12:34 PM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
Good for him! There are new fans to this series all the time, and he's awesome for not spoiling it for those that are just getting into it. :o) Just adore that man... :o)
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 1:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1647
Hermione's younger sister says:
I can't believe they are already starting all of this. At first I thought the initials EW stood for Emma Watson, not entertainment weekly.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 2:14 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant....We can't leave Professor Snape out of the picture even though is will be missed in the last book.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 2:18 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
He is going to be amazing because he plays such an important role and he is so good at it. It is very nice that he doesn't want to talk about the future books so he doesn't spoil anything for Potter fans.
Posted Jan 28, 2008 at 10:33 PM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
Yay!! He starts filming next month!! Wonder if he'll be celebrating his birthday on the set...
EW: It's a bigger part for you this time.
Mr. Rickman: Ahh.... There's important stuff. [Smiles]
Yep, there is ... and all Rickmaniacs are going to have an amazing time watching this movie!!
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 10:38 AM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
Whoa, so I almost forgot Snape's role in HBP. But how could I! He's so important! *slaps wrist*
I have failed as a HP fan...
Posted Jan 29, 2008 at 7:50 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
Exciting news as always! I love Alan! I love his honor of not talking about his character. So very kind and respectful!
Posted Jan 30, 2008 at 7:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 753
Bleak Angel says:
I'm so excited they are going to start filming so soon! Anyway Alan is great, i'm sure as always the scenes he films will be amazing. It's so sweet that he doesn't want to spoil it for fans who haven't read the book yet!
Posted Jan 31, 2008 at 2:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 580
KarateKid says:
I never knew that "fans" who haven't yet read the book existed. Nice of him to think of them though.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 1:43 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
I didn't know he was at the Sundance film festival. So not he should be starting to film his part in HBP. That's nice of him to realize that not everyone has read HBP and want to find out what'll happen in the movie.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 1:53 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
Important stuff? That's like the understatment of the century. I'm really interested to see how Snape is portrayed in this chapter... he's had a weird role in the last couple movies... almost used as comic relief in some scenes...which bugs me totally. I can't wait to see him in all his double-agent glory!
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 7:31 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2011
brenpotterfans says:
I bet it is so fun to play Professor Snape. It sounds like Alan enjoys it and he is protective of his character, good for him.
Posted Feb 1, 2008 at 9:55 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 874
Silly Dragon says:
Very few readers still don't know the end of the series, and I doubt it's relevant to feel concerned about spoiling parts of HBP. He's excellent as Snape, so I'm waiting for the great moments in HBP.
Posted Feb 2, 2008 at 5:21 AM EST
Magickal Mead Wench
Points: 2505
SnapesSorceress says:
Maybe Snape will now get the screen time he deserves, what with him basically being in the book's title and all.....
Posted Feb 4, 2008 at 7:11 PM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2472
Grayback'sVictim says:
I tought he started earlier...
Hm...
Well never mind, as long as There's important stuff ;-D
*looks at the picture*
*starts daydreaming*
Posted Feb 5, 2008 at 8:45 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
SlytherinStarGazer says:
Ohhh I just love Alan Rickman!! and I love so much that he kept quiet just for the kids who haven't finished the books, Although I am not sure there really are any who would be out there at this point...but still...Can't wait for this movie!! :P
Posted Feb 7, 2008 at 1:02 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
You know, that black greasy hair really makes a difference. I like that he doesn't want to talk about Snape. Some people follow the movies, not the books.
Posted Feb 12, 2008 at 12:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 803
ShiningShina says:
Of course there's more important stuff, and Snape's back on the set, yay! Too bad Rickman won't talk about it though.
Posted Feb 15, 2008 at 3:14 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
He certainly is tight-lipped about his part...wonder if he feels that keeps up the mystique that is Severus Snape.
Posted Feb 23, 2008 at 8:35 PM EST
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