Future movies has posted a Q&A with Michael Gambon on their website. The interview discusses Michael as Albus Dumbledore, as well as his Sleepy Hollow work with Johnny Depp.
Some highlights from the Q&A:
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Was it effortless to ease back into the role of Hogwarts headmaster, Albus Dumbledore?
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Originally Posted by Michael
Well, I don’t have to play anyone really. I just stick on a beard and play me, so it’s no great feat. I never ease into a role – every part I play is just a variant of my own personality. I’m not really a character actor at all.
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Can you tell us about one of your practical jokes?
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On my first Potter film, the director and I shoved a fart machine in Harry Potter’s sleeping bag. He had his eye on one of the extra girls and asked, “Can she be in the next sleeping bag to me in this scene?” She was a beautiful girl playing a non-speaking part so we agreed. I had the controller, and as soon as he wakes up in the Great Hall, I pressed the button. It destroyed his credibility with her.
The whole interview can be found
HERE
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Future Films