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07-07-2008, 11:36 PM
| | | Helen McCrory talks Half-Blood Prince co-stars
In a new interview chronicling actress Helen McCrory's (Narcissa Malfoy) acting career, she talks about her on-set work experience with her Half-Blood Prince co-stars Helena Bonham-Carter (Bellatrix), Alan Rickman (Snape), and Jim Broadbent (Slughorn): Quote: |
"There's Helena in Doc Martins, mad hair and rolling eyes, Alan Rickman as Snape who, if he was more relaxed, his heart would stop. Then Jim Broadbent is lurching towards you opening the door. It's surreal. These are actors normally playing lead roles and some have four lines here. So it's amazing creativity both on the acting and production fronts. There's this freedom to create which is quite unusual for Britain," she admits.
| The article mentions how Helen was originally cast as Bellatrix Lestrange in Order of the Phoenix (the role now being played by Helena Bonham-Carter), but had to step aside as she had become pregnant with her second child. It also reinforces the fact that Helen will be back to play Narcissa in the Deathly Hallows films.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will make its way into theatres November 21, 2008. |
07-07-2008, 11:39 PM
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| Filipino Language Mod DA President FDFC Co-Pressie Gryffindor Goddess Unicorn
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Jillian McGuffin Second Year | Just four lines...that is sort of odd, but I bet they just nailed those four lines and you'll remember them too!  |
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07-07-2008, 11:43 PM
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| Mischievous Maverick Intelligent Mystic News Hound Bicorn
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__________ Special Ops | that's one of the special aspects about HP-- its a snapshot of UK's finest talents.
although i must say that i would've preferred McCrory to play Bellatrix. one look at McCrory and she is the book incarnate-- heavy lidded and all. I'm not saying Bonham-Carter wasnt good-- she hasnt turned out a bad performance like ever-- but McCrory has got that Bellatrix look to her and Bonham-Carter, who is obviously prettier than McCrory, could've been a better fit as Narcissa. |
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07-07-2008, 11:51 PM
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| Arteest Extraordinaire Dugbog
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| sweeeeettt i can't wait to see her as Narcissa |
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07-08-2008, 12:29 AM
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| | Jarvey
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Delaney Thomas Accidents & Catastrophes | Quote:
Originally Posted by Steelsheen that's one of the special aspects about HP-- its a snapshot of UK's finest talents.
although i must say that i would've preferred McCrory to play Bellatrix. one look at McCrory and she is the book incarnate-- heavy lidded and all. I'm not saying Bonham-Carter wasnt good-- she hasnt turned out a bad performance like ever-- but McCrory has got that Bellatrix look to her and Bonham-Carter, who is obviously prettier than McCrory, could've been a better fit as Narcissa. | I couldn't have said that better myself. |
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07-08-2008, 12:29 AM
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Mari Elizabeth Allen Fourth Year | I think she'll do an amazing job as Narcissa |
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07-08-2008, 01:00 AM
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| | Skrewt
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Ginny First | I agree with her, all those nearly-sacred names playing second or further fiddle to a trio of teenagers.
Can't wait to see the film! |
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07-08-2008, 01:47 AM
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Seth Benjamin Paton Fifth Year Ministry RPG Name:
Madison Andrea Bailey Diagon Alley | Some just have four lines?  *pokes herself* At least they have lines. *point to the Tom Riddle kid who steals the cup*
I'm looking forward to seeing her in HBP.  |
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07-08-2008, 01:49 AM
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| | Jobberknoll
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| Alan....if he was more relaxed his heart would stop!  |
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07-08-2008, 03:14 AM
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| | Ramora
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| I love her descriptions, they make me giggle! |
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07-08-2008, 05:07 AM
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Sabrina Dumbledore Second Year Ministry RPG Name:
Elizabeth Peterson Diagon Alley | OOOOO I wonder what the four lines are??? Hm.... *ponders* Right forget it, the movie needs to come out now!!! Please I beg you Please! |
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07-08-2008, 06:16 AM
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| | Chizpurfle
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Hogwarts RPG Name: unsorted | cool...  |
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07-08-2008, 06:21 AM
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| | Chizpurfle
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Heidi Sparks Second Year | Intresting, just four lines??? I can't wait to go see it! |
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07-08-2008, 06:28 AM
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| | Bicorn
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Department of mysteries planet room | great tthats expected when filming for hp |
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07-08-2008, 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by griffin_girl Just four lines...that is sort of odd, but I bet they just nailed those four lines and you'll remember them too!  | I don't think she was being literal. She was just making the point that actors who normally taking leading roles, are willing to take a backseat when it comes to Harry Potter. |
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07-08-2008, 08:32 AM
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| Agony AuntSpazztically Awesome Ashwinder
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Isabella Lestrange-Wood Accidents & Catastrophes | its good that they took her back and let her play the sister of the role origianally she was going to do. |
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07-08-2008, 09:59 AM
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| | Flobberworm
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| Yeah.They can't have only four lines.I mean, think about it.
Snape's having lots of scenes in the film...
Slughorn is another major character...
Bellatrix is having bonus scenes in the film (destruction of the bridge, Burrow attack, Hogwarts invasion and battle).
Yeah, she's not talking literally but she actually means that these fantastic 5-star actors actually take supporting roles in the film and not the major ones because, let's face it, the major ones for the film are the trio and Dumbledore only. Even Draco isn't a lead character.
We'll see!
But she seems fun and she must have enjoyed shooting for the film.
I wonder if she's having the two scenes in the book or even more. |
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07-08-2008, 11:30 AM
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| | Bicorn
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Juliet Morgan Blackwood Accidents & Catastrophes | Awsome interview! |
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07-08-2008, 11:47 AM
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Bridget Gails♫♪♫ | Helen and Helena, thats kindof cool.. |
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07-08-2008, 12:23 PM
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| My Cherie Amour Bicorn
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| It will be interesting to see McCrory all paled out....blonde wig, super fair skin and maybe contact lenses for lighter eyes. The character that still seems out of whack is Broadbent as Slughorn...He was portrayed so clearly in the books that you expect to see his near twin on film. |
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07-08-2008, 12:32 PM
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| | Puffskein
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Laris James Peverell | awesome. I wish there was more news about a trailer though. |
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07-08-2008, 01:54 PM
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| | Skrewt
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Sorena Evans Malietta Department of Mysteries | Brilliant.. A little short, though |
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07-08-2008, 02:44 PM
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Shel Ambrose Seventh Year | Quote:
Originally Posted by EmmaLuff I don't think she was being literal. She was just making the point that actors who normally taking leading roles, are willing to take a backseat when it comes to Harry Potter. | One of the 'big' guys once said HP is a waste of Britain's best actors and actresses. =o |
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07-08-2008, 02:46 PM
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| | Puffskein
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| I think she will do a good job as Narcissa |
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07-08-2008, 03:24 PM
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__________ Special Ops | Quote:
Originally Posted by SenoritaMaxie One of the 'big' guys once said HP is a waste of Britain's best actors and actresses. =o | bah thats just jealousy talking  . Imelda Stanton already said that if one of them veterans got a part in HP its like a stamp of approval that says you're a legendary actor. |
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