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NOVEMBER 11, 2008 at 5:52 PM
Posted by JEREMY
Source: MTV Movies Blog via MuggleNet
Emma Thompson has announced
that she will not return to reprise her role as divination professor Sybill Trelawney for the two-part Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows movies:
The Harry Potters are great big franchises that are something I’m not emotionally attached to or necessarily particularly creatively attached to. That’s more like doing a turn, whereas the Nanny McPhees are something I’ve written. The art is in those films, they’re very handmade, they’re something that’s very close to me. Those are the ones I really care about.
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Auror
(Moderator)
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Jeremy says:
Too bad...
If she doesn't like Harry Potter, she doesn't like Harry Potter...
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 5:56 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8909
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Sorry to hear that. I hope they will not get someone to replace her. I am not sure they even need to use her. Maybe a stand in from far away.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 5:59 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 399
Mckenzy says:
I kind of find that ungrateful and sort of insulting, towards JK, just because her books and movies have become a HUGE success doesnt make them 'heartless' as her comments suggest, if she doesnt like it then fair enough, but to be that ungrateful about being part of one of the biggest phenomonoms (sorry about spelling) of what i will assume is forever or at least VERY long time, i find that very sad.
hopefully they find someone for the part who isnt so ungrateful or jelous.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 6:04 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2621
hbluvhp says:
HP will persevere without Emma Thompson I'm sure. It's a sad loss but not too monumental... She peaked in PoA, anyway!
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 6:24 PM EST
Mistress of Music
Points: 8865
ViolaNut says:
Now that's a massive bummer... I'm generally quite a big fan of Emma Thompson, but this makes me rather sad, both the fact of it and the phrasing of the statement. Doesn't she have a 10ish-year-old daughter? Wonder what she thinks about it...
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 6:32 PM EST
Witch
Points: 878
Amara Nevena Malfoy says:
Dang....I completely understand her reasoning, but I love Emma Thompson and am so miffed to see her go.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 6:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 819
accio_kim says:
Damn, oh, I really wanted that part at the end where she throws her crystal balls onto the death eaters. Such a blow, because they probably won't replace her, and even if they did, I hate it when they change characters (hello, Dumbledore, even though that was involuntary). Shame.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 6:38 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 435
Scarlet Snow says:
Interesting. I would give my right arm for a chance to be in the movies. It should be an honor for all these actors to take part in something so huge. Fortunately the main characters aren't having the same change of heart!
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 6:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 869
flaumfeder says:
She might have struck a nerve due to her rather harsh tone, but all in all I can understand her reasoning. She is not that big a part of the movies to become necessarily attached to the whole thing. And if she prefers to spend her limited time on something she really feels for, alright.
As a fan I absolutely hate any change in the Harry Potter cast, because it somehow detaches the movies from one another. But (hides the inscription on her gun reading: Choose Harry or die!) one of the crucial messages behind Harry Potter is tolerance.
So, guys, what's more important? The surface of the story and the loyality to it - or the message behind? I do not want to be the big moral prat here, I just met this attitude so often it starts to annoy me. We jumped at quite a few throats during the hipe and we - that includes me - weren't always reasonable in doing so.
We criticised actors before we had actually seen them act, just because we believed them to be unfitting in our Harry Potter concept... and so on. You know what I mean.
Well, that's not what I read the books for. I read them for Snape's snide retorts, Dumbledore's wise words and Harry's moral actions - and the normality that somehow combined my real life with their fictional one.
The question is: In our quest to make Harry Potter an absolutely fantastic experience - did we forget the crucial points?
PS: urgh. I absolutely do sound like the moral prat. oh, go on. start flaming me for it now. ^^
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 6:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 869
flaumfeder says:
at accio_kim :
yeah, I was looking forward to that scene too. ^^
Shame...
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 6:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 940
witch_pirate says:
It's sad to hear she won't be coming back but in all honestly, her character isn't really in DH. And her reasoning is totally understandable. 1. there's Harry Potter which she has had a minimal role in. She also doesn't have a lot of creative liscense in HP either. or 2. there's Nanny McPhee which is a product of HER creativity.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 6:55 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
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Arika Granger Malfoy says:
That makes me so sad :(
she is so awesome and was a perfect Trelawney :(
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Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 7:38 PM EST
Auror
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mar66 says:
At first I was thinking Emma Watson and I was like, "Oh my God!!"
So in comparison, while I am still sad, the movies will survive.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 7:59 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1292
loonylupinlover says:
I am sad Emma is not returning, she was a great Trelawney. I didn't care for Nanny McPhee, I guess I just didn't get it. But if that is what makes her happy she is lucky.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 8:15 PM EST
Student
Points: 238
emaree says:
This doesn't necessarily offend me...I love the books but really feel no allegiance to the movies other than the fact that they are based on the books. I think for the most part, the movies have ripped the books apart. Maybe she is just responding to that. I think if fans worshipped these movies, she might have felt different, but nobody can deny that at some point in time all of us have been disappointed by them. The fact that they are part of a "big franchise" has certainly allowed them a lot of room to change things to make them more appealing to the masses...which normally doesn't translate to meaningful emotions and loyalty. Just my opinion.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 8:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
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TheOtherMinister says:
It's not like she had a huge part in DH... but to choose Nanny McPhee over HP doesn't make an sense (I know she created mcphee but still)... Let's hope her movie doesn't bomb...
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 8:25 PM EST
Witch
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darlingnikki says:
Well all I can say is I wish her well. She's one of my favorite actresses, so I will miss her in HP!
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 8:39 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
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Padfoot4387 says:
I thought it was because the producers were letting her go or something, I didn't think she wanted to leave! Whatever. It's her choice. But she makes an excellent Professor Trelawney and she is missing out on a great end to an amazing franchise.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 9:10 PM EST
Auror
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loopy looney says:
I guess if she doesn't really feel attached to them, there is nothing we can do about that!! I haven't read Deathly Hallows lately, but I don't remember her in the book at all, so I guess it won't be that big of a deal!!
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 10:36 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 480
mrsharrypotter4500 says:
well shes not a signifigant part of the story. I think she only appears in the battle of Hogwarts. But i could not believe the way she said it!! If you dont enjoy what you do then you shouldent be doing it.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 10:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1670
DumbledoresArmy says:
I understand where she is coming from, she created Nanny Mcphee which was really good, but I do like Harry Potter better. I liked her in the Movies, but they were minor and she is only important because of the Prophecy. Other then that she only plays a minimal role in DH.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 10:38 PM EST
Weaselette
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WickedLoz says:
Man that is a shame.
But I totally understand her logic. Comparing one massive, nearly entirely US-based enterprise of Harry Potter to her own noble work, it makes sense where her passion is.
I enjoyed her as Trelawney, I thought she did the character much justice. I also love her as Nanny McPhee (I had only seen the movie once, and while it was dull, she was brilliant) and - oh! - she makes me cry every single time I watch Love Actually.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 10:45 PM EST
Friendly Deaf Angel
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Friendly Deaf Angel says:
Sad to hear that she wont be in DH..very sad..but then again..she..was only in the end of Deathly Hallows..i did hope she was on Half-blood prince..but she didnt..she was good..for the role of Trelawney..*sad*..i wish her all the luck..in what she does later..in life..*sigh*..back to do my homework..
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 10:59 PM EST
Student
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NicoleHalliwell says:
I understand why she is leaving, but I am still disappointed. When I was reading the book I pictured her throwing the crystal balls at the Death Eaters. Too bad. I think it's cool that their is going to be a sequel to Nanny McPhee. Hopefully, it will be good.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 11:30 PM EST
Auror
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Since the Start says:
Too bad she had to be so brash about it. Anyway, her performances were not my favourite out of the various actors and actresses in the films... the emotional attachment wasn't there for me either when it came to her scenes. Trelawney in the movies really did not match up with my perception from the books, so it's not like we're seeing Maggie Smith leave or something.
Posted Nov 11, 2008 at 11:45 PM EST
Wizard
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Dementors Shadow says:
Whatever.
because "nanny mcphee" is way better than harry potter.
Posted Nov 12, 2008 at 12:06 AM EST
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