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SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: Various
In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ralph Fiennes (Voldemort in the Harry Potter films) discusses
his wish to return for the last movie and how he prepares to play a baddie.
That’s actually the hardest to do because you have to personify evil, and there’s such a history of clichés and villains and monsters. You’ve got to struggle not to play all the obvious notes. And with such extreme makeup, such an extreme look - that’s the challenge. Also, the style of the movies is so strong. The movie itself is its own machine, and you’ve got to fulfill a function of a bigger machine. It would be good to keep the sense of some kind of real psychology going on, even in all the special effects and everything. I’m not officially contracted to the last ones, but I think that’s in the cards. I want to do it. It’s just that they haven’t got a script yet, so the deal side of it isn't in place. But the indications are that it'll happen.
On a related note you can now view some out-takes from the Half-Blood Prince Entertainment Weekly photo shoot.
Thanks to the SnitchSeeker and Oclumencia for the links.
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1292
loonylupinlover says:
He is the perfect Voldemort. I cannot see anyone else doing this anywhere near as well. I am sure he will be brought back. Warner Brothers is not that foolish.
Posted Sep 10, 2008 at 12:47 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
dalishka says:
I can not wait!!!!
The pictures look so amazingly cool... I hope July come soon!!!! it will be like a bday present for me!!!
Posted Sep 10, 2008 at 1:45 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 438
Ainhoa says:
Tom Feltom looks too old to be playing a 16 years old...
Posted Sep 10, 2008 at 3:06 PM EST
Queen of the Fae
Points: 4613
marauderette says:
I love the Harry/Draco ones, a pity they didn't get in.
I have no worries about Fiennes being in the final film(s). I love his portrayal of Voldie ^_^
Posted Sep 10, 2008 at 8:27 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
Cool EW scans! But Harry's hair looks a little dorky, I think. But I do like the Harry/Draco stand-off pictures. And I always love to hear Ralph Fiennes discuss the scariness that is that creepy wizard who must not be named!
Posted Sep 10, 2008 at 9:31 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
He is one of the world's best actors and can personify evil with a glance. Even when he plays a hero, his silky smooth, almost too good to be true voice sends shivers up my spine. Anyone who doubts this just needs to watch him in his first major role ~ "Shindler's List." The scariest thing about that one is that he was playing an actual historical person.
I knew the moment it was announced that he would play Voldemort that the series would neven be the same. Now when I read the books, it is his voice I hear when Voldemort speaks.
Posted Sep 10, 2008 at 10:31 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 67
Poly Wonka says:
Nice. What are they angery about?
Posted Sep 10, 2008 at 10:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
I agree, Hecate3fold, I liked Harry et al so much better with longer hair! Plus his hair is meant to be scruffy, just like James'.
The boys look kind of nerdy in those pics, which we know they are not at all! Ahh, damn the styling.
Yes, I agree with all, Fiennes is amazingly perfect as Voldemort. I love it when they get the casting right, which they have been pretty good at so far - forgetting Mrs. Figg =|
We'll have to see how good the casting was for HBP when it comes out, namely Broadbent and Cave.
Posted Sep 11, 2008 at 1:31 AM EST
Malfoy by Nature
Points: 12528
WickeDraco says:
On a completely different note than what's being discussed here, Draco and Harry are looking mighty good in that picture. I hadn't seen that one before.
Posted Sep 11, 2008 at 5:21 AM EST
Lunarly challenged
Points: 2472
Grayback'sVictim says:
Hehe, lovely picture of Harry nad Draco up there =)
I really liked what Fiennes said about playing the Dark Lord. I guess people don't really realise how much psychological (spelling) streingth i takes to play anyone (serious) at all let alone the most evil wizard of all time.
I expect the seventh film (and the eight one) to be even darker then the fifth and sixth (although I have no idea just how dark the sixth one is due to obvious reasons, haven't seen it yet).
I'm just scared that Dan might make a joke out of the final battle scene. I mean, no offence but I think we all still remember that part in PoA when Dan screams "He was their friend!" it was supposed to be dramatic or something and it turned into a joke.
Oh well I'll just have to trust him, he has evolved since than and his acting improved.
Posted Sep 11, 2008 at 9:12 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1159
princess165 says:
Ralph FIennes rocks my world. He's just such a great actor; I love the other stuff he's been in, and casting him as Voldemort works well. He's good at the role and he adds another layer of credibility to the cast.
Posted Sep 11, 2008 at 2:24 PM EST
Squib
Points: 105
nr2solace says:
Dan and Tom look very hot! :P
Posted Sep 11, 2008 at 9:11 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...I feel that Voldemort should be in all the movies until the end. The movie and Books are not too exciting without the bad guy...
Posted Sep 12, 2008 at 7:39 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1104
Ravenclaw Tower Dude says:
It kind of looks like Tom's losing his hair.
Let's just hope he can keep it until after Deathly Hallows!
Posted Sep 12, 2008 at 10:42 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
I can't imagine him not being in the last movies. But I can't imagine that being an issue either. All of those involved seem to want to keep the actors in their original roles through the series.
It certainly must be hard to be so evil. I can't imagine even acting so horrible mean and evil. Fiennes has done such other wonderfully kind, caring, loving...characters and then he is Voltemort. Such a transition and truly amazing acting.
Posted Sep 12, 2008 at 8:51 PM EST
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
That's very cool of Ralph! It shows that Voldemort is not some other villain. I can't wait for the 7th movie!
Posted Sep 13, 2008 at 4:09 AM EST
Squib
Points: 158
elfyears18 says:
Well, he better be in the last two films. I can't imagine how Lord Voldemort will be without Ralph. There isn't enough people like him. I hope he stays.
Interesting pictures by the way.
Posted Sep 13, 2008 at 11:53 AM EST
Witch
Points: 553
Sexyjeans says:
..i really miss hp so much coz i'm always busy at school
it's been 8 months since my last visit here..
..m0re p0wer HP!
Posted Sep 14, 2008 at 8:25 PM EST
Magical Sanitary Supplier
Points: 2518
5225 says:
I love the pictures. Very beautiful, very beautiful indeed!
Posted Sep 16, 2008 at 1:50 PM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
Love the pictures.I think there great.
Posted Sep 21, 2008 at 10:33 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2394
KissingDraco says:
Tom looks yummy in those pics!!
But I still dont want to care for the film, Im still mad at WB!! I hope people won`t forget to be mad at them and show them just what they think of them come next years film premiere!
Posted Sep 21, 2008 at 1:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 551
Blourish says:
Not the most flattering haircut, but i have to say he's not looking too bad.
Posted Sep 23, 2008 at 1:31 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2050
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
He'll be back for the final film. Ralph Fiennes is Voldemort, no one else could play him like he does. Great interview and outtakes too!
Posted Sep 26, 2008 at 2:40 PM EST
Rickmaniac to the Core
Points: 2564
snaily says:
Honestly, I can't see anyone else playing Lord Voldemort! Fiennes brings that intensity into the character which is perfect.
Posted Oct 1, 2008 at 2:09 PM EST
Squib
Points: 131
DonnaK says:
Well he does a good job of playing Voldemort much better than Gambdon's version of Dumbledore who is suppose to be very good in the first six books and therefore movies because they are from Harry's perspective.
Posted Oct 19, 2008 at 1:58 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2572
Mystique says:
Well i for one think he was absolutely brilliant as Voldemort in the 4th & 5th movie, so really, he should be back for the last two. i think the focus has always been on Harry as the main character, but Voldemort's been a bit overlooked as a main character himself before. But he is a pivotal role, and therefore deserves an actor that will portray him beautifully.
Posted Oct 22, 2008 at 10:21 PM EST
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