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Jason Isaacs discusses 'Harry Potter' in new interview Popular (3658)

DECEMBER 21, 2008 at 11:37 PM

Posted by JEREMY
Source: Jerusalem Post


In a new interviewopens in new window, Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy) talked about his love for working on the Harry Potter films, as well as his take on the Deathly Hallows film split:

"Unfettered fun" is how Isaacs describes the experience of playing the Malfoy. For a moment, he talks about Malfoy's focus on "racial purity - it sounds like right-wing political campaigning," but then he says, "I don't want to look at the serious side of it. It was too much fun. It was an opportunity for me to play like my kids play, and to chew up the scenery with some of the greatest actors in the world... They prove that it's not true that an unhappy film set makes for a good film...

"We had a ridiculously good time making them," he says, recalling specific scenes with Richard Harris, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes and, of course, Harry himself, Daniel Radcliffe.

Talking about how the last book is set to be made into two films, he says ominously, "I think that's a mistake."

After a beat, he adds, "It should be made into 10 films so I can do it for the rest of my life."

To read the interview in full, click hereopens in new window.

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SiriusBlacksGodDaughter
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SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:

Wow, I'm glad he thinks splitting the movie is a mistake. And I'm glad he's enjoying himself, it shows when you watch the movies. It looks like they've made life long friends. Laughs.


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Posted Dec 28, 2008 at 12:18 AM EST



lidian
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lidian says:

It is wonderful to see actors like Jason Issacs to have the opportunity to enjoy their work. I liked his comment that the film should be split into 10 parts.

Posted Dec 29, 2008 at 9:58 AM EST



H/HrShipper4Ever
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H/HrShipper4Ever says:

"It should be made into 10 films so I can do it for the rest of my life." Right on! I couldn't agree more. sounds like they are having a lot of fun on the set. It's so sad that it's almost over.

Posted Dec 29, 2008 at 12:30 PM EST



Rudeboy2025
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Rudeboy2025 says:

I want to 10 films too so I can watch them for the rest of my life haha.

Posted Jan 5, 2009 at 5:09 PM EST



hermionefan90
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hermionefan90 says:

I like him, he is is great in his portrayal of Lucius Malfoy.

Posted Jan 6, 2009 at 9:53 AM EST



Grayback'sVictim
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Grayback'sVictim says:

I luuuv Isaacs (as an actor... sorry, but I'm no crazy fan-girl [at least concerning him =D]) He seems so much fun...
I guess it would be hart to have a bad time with all of them so... cheerfull *laughs*

I think that's a mistake. It should be made into 10 films so I can do it for the rest of my life

Oh, well when you put it that way... It would be nice

Posted Jan 7, 2009 at 10:41 AM EST



hufflepuff_babe
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hufflepuff_babe says:

He's a great actor and does a great job so we are glad to have him. I agree, DH shouldn't have been the only film to be divided.

Posted Jan 8, 2009 at 11:09 PM EST



Jacob_Knight
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Jacob_Knight says:

It should totally be made in 10 films! Who doesn't want the series to go on forever and ever? All the movies should have been split 10 times. They could have gotten every little tiny tidbit of the books in then! It would have been fantastic for them to have done it that way! Haha.

Posted Jan 22, 2009 at 9:33 PM EST



HpRwHgfan
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HpRwHgfan says:

This is cool. I like Jason Isaacs as an actor. He makes a very creepy and icy Lucius Malfoy. It is just like chills to see him.

Posted May 30, 2009 at 2:25 AM EST



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Careless Thunder says:

I love Jason! He's the perfect villian. And they definitely should make them into 10 films! They should have made each book into 10 separate films. Haha. That would be great for us fans, but definitely not for the actors. That whole aging process would get in the way.

Posted Jun 12, 2009 at 12:43 AM EST



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