PermaNews Archive: Replacing Dumbledore

All the rumors and news that was fit to print on who replaced Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore in future films. Note: Michael Gambon has been officially confirmed.

Michael Gambon as Dumbledore
The first real look at our new Albus Dumbledore, from a "hidden" picture found in the earlier Newsweek report on Prisoner of Azkaban.
July 28, 2003 at 12:04 AM; Newsweek - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments (68)

Michael Gambon

Who is Michael Gambon?
We all know he will be taking on the role of Albus Dumbledore, following the death of Richard Harris, but what other works has he done? This article from The Oregonian talks about some of those roles: Michael Gambon will soon be famous as the actor who took over for the late Richard Harris in the "Harry Potter" films. Much of what he's done to date, however, is geared far more toward grown-ups. "The Singing Detective" (1986): In this brilliant seven-hour mini-series, Gambon plays a crime[...]
March 28, 2003 at 9:47 AM; iharrypotter.net - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments (5)

Next 'Potter' film Dumbledore chosen
"Harry Potter" has a new schoolmaster: Michael Gambon. The Irish-born actor is replacing Richard Harris, who died last year, as Albus Dumbledore in the third installment of the "Harry Potter" series, Warner Bros. announced Friday. Gambon, 62, is best known for his roles as the wealthy murder victim in 2001's "Gosford Park" and the sinister landowner in 1999's "Sleepy Hollow." He also starred as President Lyndon Johnson in the 2002 TV movie "Path to War."
February 21, 2003 at 4:01 PM; CNN - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures

Dumbledore Casting Rumors
Thanks to the The Leaky Cauldron for the TV Guide article link Question: I've heard the name Terence Stamp mentioned for the part of Dumbledore in the Harry Potter sequels, but isn't he the actor who played in a couple of spaghetti Westerns in the '60s/'70s with titles like They call me Nobody and Nobody's still my name? They were pretty funny kind of comedic take-offs of Clint Eastwood's spaghetti Westerns but I can't imagine him as Dumbledore. What about his accent? Also, isn't Ian McKellen,[...]
January 31, 2003 at 9:01 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments (1)

Michael Gambon

More Dumbledore Casting Rumors
FlickChick at TV Guide was asked about whether Terrence Stamp (probably known by most for costarring with Hugo Weaving in Priscilla, Queen of the Desert) was a possible contender for Dumbledore. Ms. Chick stated that Michael Gambon definitely has the role, glossing over the fact that WB has not announced the casting yet.
January 30, 2003 at 11:03 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments

So Is He Dumbledore, Or Isn't He?
Christopher Lee rumor reignited? Check out Movie for more!
January 19, 2003 at 2:18 PM; iharrypotter.net - Comments

Michael Gambon

Is There Still a Chance of Lee Being Dumbledore?
His official website is says yes: While the press say that he has ruled himself out of the bidding to play Professor Dumbledore in the Harry Potter films - or lost out to his Two Towers co-star Sir Ian McKellen or Michael Gambon - Mr. Lee himself says that he never speaks about future projects. "I am not saying I am doing it. I am not saying I am not" he says teasingly. I am superstitious and I never talk about future projects until they are signed and sealed." His name is associated at this[...]
January 19, 2003 at 2:12 PM; Muggle Pride Zone - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments (2)

Michael Gambon

"Another knight is considering it"
In answering a fan letter about the possibility of his playing Dumbledore, Sir Ian McKellen had this to say (dated Jan 11, 2003): Dear concerned mailer, I have not been offered Dumbledore but another knight is considering it. Best wishes From the actor who plays Gandalf for God s sake, Ian McKellen In case you were wondering, IMDB.com lists Michael Gambon as a knight (not that that's any kind of confirmation, or we don't have other elderly actors who have "sir" in front of their names. I'm just[...]
January 14, 2003 at 4:31 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments

Harris's Family Wants O'Toole For Dumbledore
IMDB reports that the family of late Irish actor Richard Harris are urging the makers of Harry Potter to pass the part of Professor Dumbledore to his drinking friend Peter O'Toole. Read more at the link.
January 9, 2003 at 8:42 PM; iharrypotter.net - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Richard Harris

Harris Family on Dumbledore
The IMDB says:The family of late Irish actor Richard Harris are urging the makers of Harry Potter to pass the part of Professor Dumbledore to his drinking friend Peter O'Toole. ...Harris' brother Noel says, "Dicky (Richard) made the role his own. He will be a hard act to follow. Peter was a great, great friend of Dicky's for most of his life. And he has similar qualities on screen. Our family would be delighted if he was offered the part." ...[more at the link] Just a note: the quotes do not[...]
January 9, 2003 at 5:31 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Harris Family Likes O'Toole for Dumbledore
January 9, 2003 at 5:01 PM; CountingDown

Richard Harris

Harris' family calling for Peter O'Toole to be Dumbledore
IMBD: The family of late Irish actor Richard Harris are urging the makers of Harry Potter to pass the part of Professor Dumbledore to his drinking friend Peter O'Toole. Harris' brother Noel says, "Dicky (Richard) made the role his own. He will be a hard act to follow. Peter was a great, great friend of Dicky's for most of his life. And he has similar qualities on screen. Our family would be delighted if he was offered the part." Although Harris never named his preferred successor of the role[...]
January 9, 2003 at 4:01 PM; MuggleNet - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Dumbledore O' Toole??
:surprised: Hey! There's a new rumour about Dumbledore in HP3. Peter O' Toole might be the new 'Dumbledore' in HP3, the mexican web EsMas.com reports. The site, says that Harris was a very good (and close) friend to Harris, and his relatives think he may be the next Dumbledore.
January 8, 2003 at 10:59 PM; Muggle Pride Zone - Comments

Harris Family Wants O'Toole as Dumbledore
Noel Harris, brother of the late Richard Harris, hopes that the filmmakers choose Harris buddy and comtemporary Peter O'Toole as Dumbledore, IC Liverpool reports.
January 8, 2003 at 2:31 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

IMDB Dumbledore Rumor
The International Movie Database has just updated Sir Ian McKellen's profile, writing that he will be indeed playing Dumbledore in Prizoner of Azkaban, due to come out in 2004. Just one note though: IMDB has posted some rumors that weren't true before, so it's a possibility that they're wrong again. Thanks to Leaky for the news.
January 6, 2003 at 3:15 AM; Muggle Pride Zone - Comments

Internet Movie Database (IMDB)
Alright everyone: I love the IMDB, you love the IMDB, we all love the IMDB, but their posting Ian McKellen as the new Dumbledore does not mean it's fact. The IMDB has a notoriously high tolerance for rumours, and notoriously high record of posting information Joe Blow off the street sends in. It's a wonderful source, but with a high-profile part like this, with lots 'o' rumours being slung around, with Ian McKellen's people denying that he's been approached, with Ian McKellen himself saying he's[...]
January 5, 2003 at 11:31 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

So....Gambon NOT Dumbledore??
January 3, 2003 at 11:01 AM; CountingDown

Michael Gambon

Gambon not Dumbledore
According to Coming Soon, Both TV Guide and Entertainment Tonight are now saying that E! Online was incorrect in reporting that Michael Gambon was cast as Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. According to both news outlets, Warner Bros. denied both rumors that Michael Gambon or Ian McKellen will play the role. The studio had no further comments about the casting.
January 2, 2003 at 8:31 PM; MuggleNet - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments

More Dumbledore Rumours
According to an article from website Coming Soon, "Warner Bros. [has] denied both rumors that Michael Gambon or Ian McKellen will play the role. The studio had no further comments about the casting."
January 2, 2003 at 1:01 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments

Gambon To Star In Next Potter Film
January 2, 2003 at 5:31 AM; Sky.com

More on New Dumbledore Rumor
CBBC is now carrying an article about the new name in the Dumbledore rumor mill, and they still remain fairly skeptical. There won't be any official confirmation until next week, so be patient, we're gathering this news as fast as we can. Article's at the link.
January 1, 2003 at 7:23 AM; iharrypotter.net - Comments

New name linked with Dumbledore role
Michael Gambon could be in line to follow Richard Harris.
January 1, 2003 at 6:31 AM; CBBC Newsround - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures

Michael Gambon

Meet the new Dumbledore, Michael Gambon
Michael Gambon, who picked up Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his performance as Lyndon Johnson in HBO's Path to War, will be donning the robes as Dumbledore for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, according to a source familiar with the production.
December 31, 2002 at 10:31 AM; The Hogwarts Wire - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures

Michael Gambon

Dumbledore casted?
Alright, alright. We've been hearing many rumors about the casting of Dumbledore lately... and well, we've got another story about another this Dumbledore mystery. The latest person supposedly cast into the role? Michael Gambon. More from E Online: Michael Gambon, who picked up Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his virtuoso performance as Lyndon Johnson in HBO's Path to War, will be donning the robes as Dumbledore for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, according to a[...]
December 31, 2002 at 12:07 AM; Muggle Pride Zone - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments

Michael Gambon

Michael Gambon cast as Dumbledore?
E! Online is reporting that actor Michael Gambon has been cast as Dumbledore for Prisoner of Azkaban: Michael Gambon, who picked up Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for his virtuoso performance as Lyndon Johnson in HBO's Path to War, will be donning the robes as Dumbledore for the upcoming Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, according to a source familiar with the production. Following Harris' death from cancer in October, there had been much speculation over who would take over the role,[...]
December 30, 2002 at 6:31 PM; MuggleNet - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments

New Site for Casting Speculation
Nikki Thompson's new site, Filling the Shoes is still under construction, but looks like it will be a great place to speculate about all those Harry Potter characters who have yet to be cast in the films - with all the rumors flying around right now, it fills a void, so we thought we'd let you know about it.
December 30, 2002 at 2:31 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments (1)

Dumbledore clarifications
This seems to happen now and then with the rumor bandwagon - a tabloid says one weird thing and it gets twisted around, word by word, it until we have "official confirmation" to which no official will comment. So here is a rundown of what we do and do not know about the search for Dumbledore. No one has yet been cast. The rumors about using Harris' face over his body double's acting are false. Christopher Lee has not been approached but has said that he would probably say yes if he were. Ian[...]
December 30, 2002 at 2:01 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

Michael Gambon To Be New Dumbledore?
From a more reliable source...check out Movie for more!
December 30, 2002 at 10:23 AM; iharrypotter.net - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments

Regarding the Absense of a new Dumbledore
There have been many false rumors about the casting of a new Albus Dumbledore for Prisoner of Azkaban, and in spite of efforts to remind people that these rumors are indeed FALSE, tabloid articles continue to confund people into believing that we have a new Dumbledore. (Personally, anything that reports about Alligator Boy and a new Dumbledore at the same time isn't the most reliable source). Anyway, here's a run-down of what we know and what we don't. Know: Christopher Lee has not been[...]
December 30, 2002 at 9:42 AM; iharrypotter.net - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures - Comments

And the New Dumbledore is Rumoured to be ...
... actor Michael Gambon, according to this article from E! Online. (Thank you to Amar for the link. Remember -- rumour rumour rumour rumour rumour. We can't stress that enough -- rumour rumour rumour ...)
December 30, 2002 at 12:01 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 1 Michael Gambon pictures - Comments

Richard Harris

Dumbledore update
Coming Soon is reporting that Ian McKellen has not been cast as Dumbledore. They refer us to Ian McKellen's official site, which says: Rumour, 14 November 2002: "There's a rumour on the Net that Sir Ian is going to play Professor Dumbledore in the next Harry Potter movie, following the sad passing of Richard Harris. Is this true? It would be wonderful if it IS true, but I know how easily these rumours start, so I'm not getting too excited yet! Perhaps you could just let me know "officially"?[...]
December 28, 2002 at 2:01 PM; MuggleNet - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Coming Soon: Ian McKellen Not Dumbledore
Website Coming Soon is reporting that "Ian McKellen has not been cast as Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Christopher Lee says he was never even asked." Read more at the link.
December 28, 2002 at 12:01 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

Not So Fast....
Coming Soon is reporting that Ian McKellen has NOT been cast as the role of Dumbledore in the upcoming Prisoner of Azkaban movie.
December 28, 2002 at 6:05 AM; iharrypotter.net - Comments

McKellen Has NOT Been Cast as Dumbledore!
From ComingSoon.net Frankly, we're stunned that websites and trade magazines are reporting this story posted by U.K. tabloid The Sun as a fact... One cast member told me Sir Ian accepted the part of Dumbledore last week but an official announcement will not be made by filmmaker Warners until next year. A source on the movie set told me: "Everyone has been sworn to secrecy about Ian McKellen getting the role of Dumbledore. "One of the production staff let it slip and now it's spreading like wild[...]
December 27, 2002 at 9:25 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Comments

Gandalf as Dumbledore...
Thanks to The Sun for the article New Potter wizard is... Gandalf! THE actor who plays Gandalf in The Lord Of The Rings has landed another wizard role in the next Harry Potter film. SIR IAN McKELLEN, whose latest Lord Of The Rings film The Two Towers is top of the movie charts, is set to take over from the late RICHARD HARRIS as Professor Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter. The shock casting may put the actor up against himself in both fantasy adventure box office rivals. The news that Sir Ian is[...]
December 27, 2002 at 2:41 AM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures - Comments

Dumbledore is... (plus birthday wishes to our Managing Editor)
The Sun reports that WB is going to announce next week that Sir Ian McKellan is going to play Dumbledore. We're actually not sure how seriously to take this article, as it also says: The shock casting may put the actor up against himself in both fantasy adventure box office rivals. That makes no sense, as the next HP movie isn't set to come out until Summer, 2004, whereas Return of the King is set to come out in December 2003, which would make it very difficult for the films to be true rivals at[...]
December 27, 2002 at 2:31 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

New Potter Wizard is.....Gandalf!
The Sun reports that Sir Ian McKellen is set to take over the role of Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Prisoner of Azkaban. The official announcement should be made sometime next year. For those who don't know who McKellen is, he has played Gandalf in the Lord of the Rings movies.
December 27, 2002 at 2:17 AM; iharrypotter.net - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures - Comments

Christopher Lee Would Probably Say Yes to Dumbledore
...but in this extensive and revealing interview from Greencine.com, Lee puts the final kibbosh on the "he was asked to play Dumbledore the day after Harris died, he was asked to play Dumbledore three years ago and turned it down" rumors (and hallelujah to that). Thanks Larissa for the link. Quotage: I was in Vienna, then Germany and then I went back to England and there was this flood on the Internet. It came on to my Web site, of course, eventually. People asking. Then it went into the radio.[...]
December 26, 2002 at 10:01 AM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

Harris Won't be "Recreated" for Azkaban
According to BBC News Richard Harris will not be digitally recreated as Albus Dumbledore in the film of Prisoner of Azkaban. Thanks, Geri, for the link. It puts a nasty rumor to rest.
December 19, 2002 at 1:01 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures - Comments (1)

Richard Harris

Harris WILL NOT be recreated
Richard Harris, the actor who sadly died in October, will not be computer regenerated for the part of Professor Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. There were reports in newspapers that computer technology would be used to recreate him. But Warner Bros told CBBC Newsround this is completely false. The reports said unused film footage of Richard as Dumbledore would be superimposed - using computer wizardry - onto his stand-in actor, Harry Robinson. There's no word yet, though,[...]
December 19, 2002 at 10:16 AM; Inside Harry Potter - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments (1)

Harris won't be 'recreated' for Azkaban
Warner Bros have denied Harris will be computer regenerated
December 19, 2002 at 3:31 AM; CBBC Newsround

Christopher Lee says Dumbledore Speculation is in Bad Taste
Christopher Lee says it's in bad taste to speculate on whether he will take on the role of Albus Dumbledore in the next Harry Potter film. Lee has been one of the favourites to take over the role following the death of Richard Harris. But he says the decision about who should play Hogwart's headteacher is up to the filmmakers. "I wish to make it totally clear that at no time have I ever been approached to play this part," he said. "The situation has never arisen and in view of the fact that[...]
December 16, 2002 at 6:34 PM; Inside Harry Potter - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures - Comments

Richard Harris

'Saruman' Mum on Harry Potter Role
Even if his name has been mentioned as a contender to take over Richard Harris' Professor Dumbledore role in the third Harry Potter film, Christopher Lee is distancing himself from expressing any interest in the part. If he does take it on, he might scare half the children to death, as one look from Lee's sinister glance can chill more than any of the modern special effects a movie can muster. Click here for the full story. Thanks to The New Zealand Herald for the news.
December 16, 2002 at 6:31 PM; Inside Harry Potter - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Richard Harris

Richard Harris to be digitally added to 'Harry Potter 3'?
Perhaps a long shot, but The Sun reports that "Harry Potter" actor Richard Harris, who passed away in October, may have his face digitally added to "Harry Potter & The Prizoner of Azkaban." Harris' stand-in, Harry Robinson, would shoot the on-set sequences, while Richard Harris' face would be added in post-production. One insider said, "Many hours of footage are currently being scanned to see if the process is viable for the film."
December 16, 2002 at 2:01 PM; Cinema Confidential - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures

Richard Harris

Richard Harris Back?
The Sun is carrying in a ridiculous story with the headline of "Dumbledore Rises Again": Richard Harris is set to return as headmaster Dumbledore -- from beyond the grave. Producers of the third Potter film hope to use unseen footage of Harris, who died from cancer in October. Computer wizardry will then map his face over shots of Harry Robinson -- his stand-in for the first two films. thanks to Mugglenet for this tip off
December 15, 2002 at 2:10 AM; Inside Harry Potter - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Richard Harris

Replacing Dumbledore...
Thanks to the The Leaky Cauldron for the article... Dumbledore rumors There are various rumors about today that WB wants to use old footage of Richard Harris to manipulate his appearance in PoA, a la Nancy Marchand's posthumous appearance in The Sopranos. We're working on confirmation and are fairly sure this is complete and total bunk, but I want to state for the record anyway that it would be a horrible, horrible, terrible beyond compare, idea. It was offensive and ridiculous in The Sopranos -[...]
December 13, 2002 at 10:30 PM; TheSnitch.co.uk - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Richard Harris

Dumbledore rumors
There are various rumors about today that WB wants to use old footage of Richard Harris to manipulate his appearance in PoA, a la Nancy Marchand's posthumous appearance in The Sopranos. We're working on confirmation and are fairly sure this is complete and total bunk, but I want to state for the record anyway that it would be a horrible, horrible, terrible beyond compare, idea. It was offensive and ridiculous in The Sopranos - faking an actor's appearance in Harry Potter would be inexcusable.[...]
December 13, 2002 at 6:01 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Richard Harris

Harris set to return as Dumbledore?
The Sun reported that Richard Harris could return as headmaster Dumbledore ,from beyond the grave. Producers of the third Potter film hope to use unseen footage of Harris, and Computer wizardry to map his face over shots of Harry Robinson -- his stand-in for the first two films. To read more clickhere.
December 13, 2002 at 11:28 AM; iharrypotter.net - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Don't rule out Lee yet
From a Reuters interview with Christopher Lee: He makes no secret of the fact that he would love to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster role so memorably created in the first two Harry Potter movies by the late Richard Harris. He firmly scotched rumors swirling around the movie industry: "I was never approached to play the part. I have not been approached to play the part." But he did add: "I could certainly play the character but it wouldn't be the same way that the late Richard[...]
December 10, 2002 at 11:01 AM; MuggleNet - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures - Comments

Lee's interested in Potter again
He makes no secret of the fact that he would love to play Professor Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster role so memorably created in the first two Harry Potter movies by the late Richard Harris.
December 9, 2002 at 4:01 PM; CountingDown - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures

Richard Harris

Christopher Lee Doesn't See Harry Potter in His Future
Despite rumors that he would take over a key role in the "Harry Potter" movies from the late Richard Harris, actor Christopher Lee says that is only a rumor and that it is false. He says he has half a dozen other films in his future, including the next sequels to "Star Wars" and "Lord Of The Rings," according to an interview in Variety with senior columnist Army Archerd. Source: [FULL STORY]
December 6, 2002 at 4:01 PM; DarkMark - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Christopher Lee 'not interested'
We can scratch Christopher Lee's name off the "possible Dumbledore" list because he isn't interested. Busy with Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. Thanks to Marianne for the link.
December 5, 2002 at 6:31 PM; MuggleNet - Comments

Lord Attenborough As Dumbledore?
Find out more here!
December 5, 2002 at 12:47 PM; iharrypotter.net - Comments

Daily Record: "The Race to be Dumbledore"
The article states "Legendary actor Lord Richard Attenborough is the latest name to be thrown in the Hogwart's cauldron for the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore. As speculation mounts over who will succeed the late Richard Harris, the 79- year-old veteran has threatened to quit acting altogether if he doesn't land the part. At a Bafta awards ceremony in London this week, acclaimed Gandhi director Lord Attenborough hinted he's considering retiring from showbiz. But, clearly with his eye on the[...]
December 4, 2002 at 10:32 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures - Comments

Contenders for Dumbledore
The Daily Record has an article about actors who may be up for portraying Dumbledore in the next movie. Actors mentioned were Lord Richard Atteborough, John Hurt, Sean Connery, Christopher Lee, Harry Robinson, and Peter O'Toole. Thanks to UK Harry Potter.
December 4, 2002 at 9:31 PM; MuggleNet - Comments

The Race to be Dumbledore
From the Daily Record. LEGENDARY actor Lord Richard Attenborough is the latest name to be thrown in the Hogwart's cauldron for the role of Professor Albus Dumbledore. At a Bafta awards ceremony in London this week, acclaimed Gandhi director Lord Attenborough hinted he's considering retiring from showbiz. Some names that the Daily Record noted include John Hurt, Christopher Lee, Peter O'Toole, and Sean Connery Most likely, John Hurt will not play Dumbledore, in my opinion. Because as of now, John[...]
December 4, 2002 at 8:30 PM; UKHarryPotter - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures - Comments

Candidates for Dumbledore
SunSpot.net has an interesting story naming possible candidates to fill the role of Dumbledore in future Potter movies. "Whom do they hire to replace Harris? Do they rethink the role at all? Harris seemed sickly in the second Potter film, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and disappointingly passive, mere wizard window-dressing in the first, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. 'The role is so fundamental to the character and narrative of the movies, and was played so beautifully by the[...]
November 28, 2002 at 9:30 PM; UKHarryPotter - Comments

Who Shall Take Over As Headmaster
SunSpot.net has a little more on who should replace Richard Harris as Dumbledore.
November 28, 2002 at 10:49 AM; iharrypotter.net - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

McKellen Was Offered Role
Ananova reports (with thanks to Mugglenet.com): Ian McKellen has revealed he has been approached to take on the role of Albus Dumbledore. As part of his tribute to Richard Harris on his official website, McKellen says he was approached by the 'Potter camp' before Harris died. However McKellen does not say whether he has decided to take up the role or if he has been approached again since Harris' death." Hmmmmm....Interesting.....
November 17, 2002 at 12:22 AM; UKHarryPotter - Browse 3 Albus Dumbledore pictures - Comments

Christopher Lee is very keen on Dumbledore
November 14, 2002 at 11:01 PM; CountingDown

McKellen Now Denies Rumors
November 12, 2002 at 11:01 PM; CountingDown

Richard Harris

Casting the Next Dumbledore
Richard Harris' final appearance as Dumbledore in Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets will be on movie screens starting next Friday. In the meantime, we've been thinking of his replacement. Consider these possibilities: JAMES COBURN, 74 Pros: Looks good in a beard; great voice (he's the TV voice-over king). Cons: His specialty is smirking cynicism with a dash of sadism. Can he do a kindly mentor? CLINT EASTWOOD, 72 Pros: Harry Callahan does Harry Potter. Craggy features. A health nut --[...]
November 9, 2002 at 4:02 PM; Inside Harry Potter - Browse 2 Richard Harris pictures - Comments

Christopher Lee Denies Rumors
This statement was released on Christopher Lee's official web site: This is what Mr Lee has said just minutes ago, quoted word for word. "In view of the ever increasing speculation about the possibility of me playing Dumbledore in the next Harry Potter film, I wish to make it totally clear that at no time have I ever been approached to play this part. The quote in some newspapers "That I was approached 3 years ago and turned it down" is completely untrue. The situation has never arisen and in[...]
October 31, 2002 at 2:25 PM; The Leaky Cauldron - Comments

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