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JULY 9, 2009 at 2:57 PM
Posted by JEREMY
Source: Various
After numerous rumors on the subject, Bill Nighy has confirmed that he has accepted the role of Minister of Magic, Rufus Scrimgeour in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
The 59-year-old, who once joked he was the "only British actor who hasn't been in Harry Potter", told reporters of his new role at a book festival launch.
"I am in the next Harry Potter," he told reporters.
"I will be Rufus Scrimgeour, who is the Minister of Magic and he is a very very important man."
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Head Girl
Points: 461
SoccerChick22 says:
Aw thats soo cool! I love this guy!!!
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 3:01 PM EST
Squib
Points: 116
prada_theone says:
I honestly don't see the point of having him in DH. Scrimgeour is featured only in the first chapters, his role was much bigger in HBp and set the tone to what he tells Harry Ron and Hermione about the will of Dumbledore and he being doubtful about them.
If WB didn't want to let him down, he should have been casted in HBP.
Anyways, let's hope he does a good work
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 3:52 PM EST
Furry Little Problem
Points: 4275
Juicybit says:
Come on, Rufus Scrimgeour was supposed to be in HBP... All the same, I'm so glad Bill Nighy has been cast, he's bloody brilliant :)
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 5:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Luna! says:
How rude he was supposed to be in HBP not just DH.
Honestly, if they're taking the time to put DH in two parts then they can at least cast Fleur, the rest of the Weasley's and Scrimgeour in HBP!
What's the point of having a new character in DH when they were supposed to be in HBP, it's so pointless, it just confuses people who don't read the books(let alone the fans themselves)and makes stupid assumptions that Warner Brothers can't be bothered to correct.
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 5:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2050
Feelin' Felix Felicis says:
Well he can definitely say he's in a Harry Potter film now! I'm not sure who he is as an actor, I'll have to look it up. Hopefully he will portray the character well.
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 7:19 PM EST
Points: 217
Theo Murpse says:
This is perfect casting—when I first read the novel, I read all of Scrimgeour's lines in a voice very similar to Nighy's voice, except a tiny bit gruffer than he sounds in State of Play or Love Actually.
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 7:37 PM EST
Magickal Mead Wench
Points: 2505
SnapesSorceress says:
I LOVED him in Shaun of the Dead! It'll be great to see him as Rufus Scrimgeour!
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 8:23 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
That should be good. He's a great actor.
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 8:52 PM EST
Witch
Points: 670
draconifors says:
He has bin in alot of cool things,sure he'l be great ! !
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 9:32 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 783
Rudeboy2025 says:
Bill Nighy is ****ing awesome! This is gonna be great.
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 9:56 PM EST
Prof. Alfred W. Mandoore
Points: 2445
JAYSTARR says:
Brilliant...To have Bill Nightly in Harry Potter, I know it will be really exciting, especially as Rufus Scrimgeour.
Posted Jul 9, 2009 at 10:51 PM EST
I Am Queen of My Castle
Points: 3638
Hecate3fold says:
I must admit that I had never heard of him before this so I checked him out on IMDB. He's had a long career in films.
I'm sure he will do the part justice, after all, as he said, "he is a very very important man".
Blessings! Hecate3fold!
Posted Jul 10, 2009 at 12:36 AM EST
Witch
Points: 503
Twilight princess midna says:
Oh wow. He'll be very good as the minister. I can't wait to see him.
Posted Jul 10, 2009 at 7:54 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1732
Aura Cooper says:
Ha ha ha. I think he's a pretty good choice for the role. I think he'll be able to pull Rufus off well. Going to have to wait and see how they fit the character into the final movie.
Posted Jul 10, 2009 at 9:22 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3647
Anastasia Popovick says:
Can't wait to see him in the role. I'm sure it will be a good match. I don't recall seeing him in anything else I have watched thus far.
Posted Jul 10, 2009 at 11:36 AM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27754
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Wooohoooo!
I LOVE Bill in Pirates!!! He is way too awesome :D
Can't wait to see him as Scrimgeour! :D
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Posted Jul 10, 2009 at 7:19 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2860
mad_eye muggle says:
Awesome!This is soooo great!I love Bill Nighy,love his performance in Love Actually.Looking forward in seeing him in DH!
Posted Jul 11, 2009 at 4:18 AM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Hahaha, awesome! Bill Nighy just simply has to be a part of every major movie franchise right? Obviously, the guy's just awesome. I did, however, expect Scrimgeour to be a little more... I dunno... lanky when I was reading DH though. But he'll be great - he's spectacular at acting like a cold-hearted man, isn't he? =P
Posted Jul 12, 2009 at 10:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1514
MollyMomma says:
I can see that, once he gets in costume, he will look very much like the lion-ish Scrimgeour, fabulous actor. I wish they could have got Bob Hoskins for something.
Posted Jul 14, 2009 at 11:51 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2223
Pheonixflames says:
He does look the part! Cannot wait to see how the 7th turns out :D
Posted Jul 14, 2009 at 4:39 PM EST