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07-16-2004, 12:08 PM
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* Bill Weasley actor speaks about PoA and GoF! - The Burrow EXCLUSIVE Summary:
Richard Fish was hired as an extra to stand-in for the character, Bill Weasley, in the photo of the Weasley's in Egypt, which features in the film PoA. Article: Bill Weasley actor speaks about PoA and GoF!
His name's Richard Fish, a 24-year-old English Lit student at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield, UK. He was a stand-in for the character, Bill Weasley, in the Egyptian photo in the Daily Prophet, featured in the film Prisoner of Azkaban. He gave an interview to The Burrow and confirms that WB are interested in re-hiring for the role again in GoF.
Here are some pictures of him, followed by the interview:  
He also adds that Alex Crockford the guy who stood in the photo for the character, Charlie Weasley, will possibly be asked back for GoF too. Click on the link to see more on him and a picture. Richard Fish  Quote: Okay, I was born in London and am currently studying English Literature at the University of Hertfordshire in Hatfield. I'm 24 years old and yes it's all natural! As for acting, I'm still trying to find some significant roles (of which, to date, Bill is the most) after performing countless plays within the University Drama Society as well as showing a keen interest in a new local Amateur Dramatics company called Act 2 Productions. Most of my on screen work has been as a background extra with The Casting Collective in several TV and film productions, namely Band of Brothers.*
Quote: How did you get the part of Bill Weasley? Did they search extensively for the oldest Weasleys boys?*
As I've said I used to work with The Casting Collective and it was through this company that Alfonso spotted my picture and asked me to come in for an audition. I believe there were about 20 other potential 'Bill's as well as 'Charlie's from which myself and Alex were chosen.*
Quote: How much time did you spend with the other Weasley actors and what do you think of them?*
Like I said only a couple of days but it was certainly well worth every minute with them. Having Mark Williams and Julie Walters as your Mum and Dad is pretty cool! And Percy isn't as mean in real life either...  *
What are your chances of returning for 'Goblet of Fire'?*
GoF is certainly looking good for the Weasley family as after Azkaban I had a talk with a few of the Assistant Directors over a couple of months and after they learned I was keen to return to hopefully make Bill have a larger prescence, they confirmed that they were interested in re hiring me for the job. Hopefully Alex as well. One thing which they did mention, which I must too so as not to disappoint anyone, is that we'll be there in a reduced form from the book due to it's length. Fingers crossed they won't cut too much of us!*
Quote: Had you seen the Harry Potter movies before appearing in them? Have you read the Harry Potter books? If not, do you plan too?*
I had seen the two previous movies but, and don't shout at me here, I hadn't read the books! Suffice to say I've read them all now and am eagerly anticipating the next one if only to find out what Bill's been up to!*
Quote: I know several people here at the University as well as my family that are frighteningly large Harry Potter fans..... Their support for my good fortune on landing this small but intriguing role has been enormous - if only to plague me with requests for tickets to the Premiere, which I unfortunately did not get the chance to go to! Quote: Bill's appearance in Azkaban showed him and the rest of the family in Egyptian clothes (as the clip is in sepia you also can't tell that we were all made up to have sunburn too!) but I'm really hoping that his reappearance in GoF will show him in his boots and jacket, etc. The hair is also a mystery, whether or not they plan to attach a ponytail is unknown yet but I'm certainly not growing one!*
Quote: I'm all for returning for the fifth film but once again I'm not sure how much Bill will feature compared to the book. Quote: I haven't heard who is playing Fleur in the next film but if they want to emphasise her attraction to Bill I won't be disappointed! Quote: Did you really expect people to pay so much attention to your short cameo in 'Prisoner of Azkaban'?
No way, it seems to have spread exponentially here throughout the uni - not too many days go past where someone (usually a complete stranger) doesn't mention it. I've even signed (rather embarrasingly so) a couple of autographs and at least two books! I'm still waiting to be recognised on the street though.... ha ha!*
Congrats on being a part of the Harry Potter Experience.
Thank you very much, watch Goblet of Fire very carefully next year and if you can spot me give a little cheer!*
To read the whole of the interview, go to The Burrow via here.
Thanks to The Burrow who conducted this fabulous interview and thanks also to HPANA for alerting us to it.  | |
07-16-2004, 12:43 PM
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Wow, this is the first actor I can say is exactly how I imagined him in the books...
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07-16-2004, 01:19 PM
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07-16-2004, 01:57 PM
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he looks nothing like i imagined him
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07-16-2004, 02:08 PM
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Quote: Wow, this is the first actor I can say is exactly how I imagined him in the books... I have to aggre...I have alaways imagined him to look like that in the book
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07-16-2004, 02:15 PM
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| | Runespoor
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He's ok, not how I imagined him but he's cool.
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07-16-2004, 02:17 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by brightbubble@Jul 16 2004, 08:31 AM
he looks nothing like i imagined him I agree... nothing at all like I imagined. Where's his pony-tail for starters?
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07-16-2004, 02:55 PM
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| | Poltergeist
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Quote: Originally posted by Siriusly in Love+Jul 16 2004, 11:51 AM--> | QUOTE (Siriusly in Love @ Jul 16 2004, 11:51 AM) | I agree... nothing at all like I imagined. Where's his pony-tail for starters? [/b][/quote]
If you read the article you'd know that they didn't add it yet, it does not say he has it in PoA so technically that's not a problem. He does however have it in GoF and it is more than possible to grow hair long within a year.
May I remind people that he isn't even in costume properly so judgement can't be passed as harshly as it is with valid reason!
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07-16-2004, 03:54 PM
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| | Mooncalf
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Wait till he gets in full costume, then he'll look the part. He looks fine to me.
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07-16-2004, 04:02 PM
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Cool. But I thought Bill was supposed to have a pony tail and earring?
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07-16-2004, 04:25 PM
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I think he looks the part. Cool.
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07-16-2004, 04:26 PM
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Bill should be beautiful...., extremely beautiful...he is.... normal... (sorry if he ies reading this!)
I always thought he would be handsome... and where is his loooong red hair tyed in a ponytail?????.
I had noticed that guy in the weasley pic the second time i saw Poa, but i thought it was Charlie... he just didnt look like Bill.
Anyway...I always thought Scott Cleverdon would make a excelent Bill... if y´all want...i can post his pic...
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07-16-2004, 04:49 PM
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I can honestly say that I have never seen a guy with red hair and a ponytail. This should be interesting.
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07-16-2004, 05:13 PM
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Cool. I think he looks the part!
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07-16-2004, 05:14 PM
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Isn't Bill suppose to have long hair in a pony tail?Oh well,he's still cute.
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07-16-2004, 05:22 PM
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He looks cool he also fits in perfectly for bill. | |
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07-16-2004, 05:28 PM
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Not at all like I imagined...I'm sure he'll do fine though
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07-16-2004, 05:52 PM
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Quote: Cool. But I thought Bill was supposed to have a pony tail and earring? I agree with this shouldnt he have these????it said it in the book didnt it??
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07-16-2004, 06:47 PM
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if he would grow the ponytail and add the earing, i think he would look the part. how could he not just want to gow out the hair...it is for a HP movie!?!
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07-16-2004, 07:00 PM
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He looks good, and just clip on a fake earring, extentions or grow hair, and tada! bill weasley
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07-16-2004, 07:05 PM
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well he needs the hair and the fang............
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07-16-2004, 07:08 PM
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he sound nice, looks nice (not like i had imagined bill) and i hope acts well too. :flowersmile:
i hope they don't exclude the ponytail and earrings!
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07-16-2004, 07:11 PM
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hes not exactly how i imagined bill but he defo looks like a weasley im sure with makeup hair extensions and an earring he'll look the part
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07-16-2004, 07:20 PM
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He looks great!!!....juz the way i imagined....and juz for the info the article says they are yet to add the ponytail and stuff....so i am guessing he would look as the book had described him in movie 4.....wow!....to see that cuaron added him in movie 3 is amazing!!....details details....i really couldnt make out the weasly boys except ron and percy wen i was watching the movie....and i didnt know who would be charlie or bill....they look really great!!!!.....cant wait to see them in movie 4!!! :flowersmile:
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07-16-2004, 07:28 PM
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he looks sorta rugged.......which is cool. the whole family has come together now. We've caught a glimpse of everyone.
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