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Re-cast the movies!
Right then, guys and gals. We've had eight movies to dissect and discuss. Some love them, some hate them, many fall somewhere in between (I count myself in that group, although erring on the side of "love them").
Now, whilst the idea has been put out there before, this thread is not intended to be used for discussing the merits or otherwise of a remake of the Harry Potter film series. What I thought would be interesting to discover is who you think would be a good casting choice for your favourite HP characters if a new series was being made now and the original actor was unavailable. Therefore, primarily, this should be kept to actors who didn't appear in the series, although it would be interesting to see if you pick out someone who was, but who you feel might have done well in a different role. So, let's have your ideas. I'm going to kick this off with: David Wenham (known to many as Faramir in LOTR) as my nomination for the role of Remus Lupin.
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Re: Re-cast the movies!
I think Christopher Plummer would have made an excellent Dumbledore.
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Actually, I don't feel a particular need to recast anyone.
If, however, someone else was supposed to give Severus Snape a try, my favourite would have been Robbie Carlyle. He might be a bit short and he would have to sound less Scottish, but other than that I am certain he could have captured Snape pretty well ... |
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I think I must be the only person alive who has not liked Helena Bonham Carter as Bellatrix. I always imagined Bellatrix as much taller and very aloof, now maybe I did not pay enough attention to her description in the books, my imagination does run away with me, but Liv Tyler, I think, would have been great.
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I think Johnny Depp would work. not sure if I want him as Severus Snape or Voldemort.
But, I know it is hard to imagine anyone else playing Snape. "Turn to page 394" "Obviously". And his facial expressions, sigh. if Johnny Depp wants to act in the movies, I think he would make a good Voldemort. |
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Dumbledore, along with Snape, is one of the toughest to imagine a replacement for, I don't think anyone could top Richard Harris, with the possible exception of Ian McKellen (who, IMO, should have been Harris' replacement). I'll throw another one in the mix though, and that's Bernard Hill (King Theoden) who I think could do well in the part now he's got a few more years on him.
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I think Johnny Depp would've been a good Sirius and how about Christopher Lee for Voldemort ?
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Re: Re-cast the movies!
The author insisted on an all British cast.
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Re: Re-cast the movies!
You're right, she did - and I do tend to agree that she was right.
However, if a remake of the series were ever to go ahead, I think that finding an all-British cast that hasn't been used already would be extremely difficult. As this is a theoretical exercise, I am not applying any such restriction in this thread. I think the most interesting aspect of this discussion is what parts might be thought appropriate for overseas actors.
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Re: Re-cast the movies!
Sean Connery as Dumbledore
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Some ideas...
Charles Dance as Barty Crouch Sr Charlie Hunnam as Barty Crouch Jr Bob Hoskins as Horace Slughorn Christopher Ecclestone as Remus Lupin Tom Hollander as Peter Pettigrew Brian Cox as Rufus Scrimgeour Mark Strong as Yaxley |
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I know he`s ot British, but I would DEFINITELY cast Robert Carlyle as Snape.
He`s an amazing actor who is fantastic at darker roles, just like Alan Rickman, (if you havent seen him on Once Upon A Time as Rumpelstiltskin, please do!) And he looks exactly how I pictured Snape in the books! Also, I totally agree that Johnny Depp as Sirius would be amazing, as someone mentioned earlier in the thread, and ill bet Asa Butterfield would be a great Harry, although its hard to imagine anyone but Dan playing him..
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There aren't all that many American actors I'd pick, but one guy I do like is Robert Downey Jr. I think he'd make an excellent Sirius Black.
I'm also going to throw Hugh Grant's name in the mix as Gilderoy Lockhart. I can see him in the Sir Ken Branagh role.
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I'm glad to say that Robert Carlyle is British ![]() He could make a good Snape but he would have the same age issues Alan Rickman has. My personal favouite for the role of Severus Snape is Richard Armitage - anyone who's seen him in the BBC's North & South would see him pull off a very good buttoned up Northern - I think he would balance the different aspects of the character well. ![]()
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Does the all-British requirement apply to magical objects too? Because I was going to suggest Gilbert Gottfried as the voice of the Sorting Hat.
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I'm trying to think of an alternative to Helen McCrory for Narcissa (she really didn't look the part to me) but I can't come up with a pale wispy actress who matches the description. Maybe Tilda Swinton?
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And I think I actually like Robert Downey Jr. as Sirius, too. Good one! Im not familiar with Richard Armitage, unfortunately, but the pic def. looks convincing. Ill have to look up his work sometime...
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