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06-06-2004, 11:35 AM
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[img]http://www.snitchseeker.com/images/news/dumbledore_80.jpg' align='middle'> POA cast remember Richard Harris - Summary:
The original Dumbledore Article:
Thanks to Wizardnews Quote: In a career that spanned five decades, Harris made more than 70 films, appeared in dozens of plays, made countless TV appearances and was nominated for two Oscars. It was a full and stellar career, but for millions of Harry Potter fans around the world, his passing meant that someone new would have to fill the shoes of the wizard Albus Dumbledore.
Harris initially turned down the role until one of his granddaughters demanded he take it. Like fans of the books and films, Harris soon fell under the spell of J.K. Rowling's wizards.
Chris Columbus, director of the first two Potter films and producer of the third, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which opens Friday, visited Harris in hospital two weeks before the actor died.
"He was very weak but he mustered the old Harris spirit as he warned me not to even think about replacing him. He was determined to get better just so he could continue playing Dumbledore," says Columbus. "He loved the character and he loved the cast and crew of the films."
Robbie Coltrane, who plays the giant Hagrid in the Potter films, says his friend Harris' death "was hardest on the kids. He was so good to them. He joked with them and encouraged them to play jokes on him. He was like everyone's favourite grandfather."
Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter, recalls that when they learned of Harris' death just days before the American premiere of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets "it was awful. Absolutely awful. I have what I think is the supreme, amazing honour of being in the last scene in a film that Richard ever shot.
"It's amazing to be able to say that."
Radcliffe says after the initial shock, the cast and crew refused to dwell on it.
"Richard was not the kind of guy who would have wanted us to mourn him for ages. I think he'd have wanted us to be happy and remember him for all the times that he made us smile and laugh."
Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron had agreed to direct Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban shortly before Harris died. "I had never met Richard, but I could see that his death was a huge blow for everyone associated with these movies. He was that beloved."
Cuaron says he instantly made it a priority "not to look for a replacement right away. People kept pressuring us to know who would play Dumbledore, but I refused to rush any decision."
Several of Harris' family members suggested Peter O'Toole, who had been one of the actor's closest friends for more than 40 years, and Internet fan clubs pushed to have Ian McKellen play Dumbledore.
Cuaron finally approached British stage and screen actor Michael Gambon.
"Michael is one of the most powerful actors working anywhere in the world today. I was so grateful when he accepted our offer," says Cuaron adding Gambon "was not the least bit intimidated in taking over the role. He likened it to playing a role like King Lear. Other actors have done the role before so you strive to make it your own rather than recreate what they did."
Emma Watson, who plays Harry's classmate Hermione Granger, admits "it was difficult for Michael Gambon to follow Richard Harris because a lot of people thought Richard was the perfect Dumbledore."
She feels Gambon "did a really great job ... he did his own thing. Michael is still Dumbledore, but he put a different spin on the character. Michael is a much more mischievous Dumbledore."
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06-06-2004, 12:02 PM
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"He was very weak but he mustered the old Harris spirit as he warned me not to even think about replacing him. He was determined to get better just so he could continue playing Dumbledore,\" says Columbus. \"He loved the character and he loved the cast and crew of the films.\"
that just says alot about richard harris and himself...good on him for being who he was.
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06-06-2004, 12:51 PM
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He was good as dumboldore and gambon is good aswell my neighbour kid went to see the new film the other dayand she said to her mam why is the dumboldore different she never knew harris died so her mam had to explain.....bless... :flowersmile: ... :flowersmile: ... :flowersmile:
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06-06-2004, 03:11 PM
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I just saw the movie and i miss him a lot! He was so perfect!!!
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06-06-2004, 05:04 PM
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I encourage their attitude; I bet Richard was a man who wouldn't want to be mourned.
May he rest in peace.
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06-06-2004, 05:32 PM
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Richard was a great man.
May his soul rest in peace.
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06-06-2004, 05:50 PM
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wow thst must have been really sad 4 the actors that worked with him evn i cryed when i heard he died :unsure:
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06-06-2004, 06:37 PM
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May he rest in peace...
I have to agree, just from what I've heard of him in the Harry Potter movies, I don't think he would be big on people mourning him.
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06-06-2004, 07:12 PM
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Richard Harris was the greatest dumboldore. :sorcerer: :flowersmile:
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06-06-2004, 07:40 PM
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I don't know, but Richard Harris was the PERFECT Dumbledore, and once I found out that he passed away I was thinking over and over..."How could they get someone who can replace him?" Micheal Gambon is a great actor, and I think it was very hard for him to take that role. It is also weird that Richard actually didn't want to do the role, but then his grandaughter told him to, then 2 years later.
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06-06-2004, 07:41 PM
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then 2 years later he died.
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ps: sry for that.
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06-06-2004, 07:58 PM
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He was great and it must've been real hard for Gambon to replace him as Dumbledorw when he knew he couldn't relpace Harris as a person because he was so well loved. Do you know what I mean?
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06-06-2004, 08:08 PM
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Richard Harris was,is,and will always be Dumbledore to me.No matter who takes his place.
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06-06-2004, 08:27 PM
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Richard Harris was, and still is, a phenominal actor. His ways of wonder has inspired many. His wisdom and wide range of respect is something that only we, fans, can contribute to. We will not forget him.
Richard Harris is Albus Dumbledore. :flowersmile:
Ever since the drastic drama of his death, many fans have taken the time to reflect him as not only a brilliant actor but also as a billiant person as well.
Long live Richard. May we remember and learn from you.
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06-06-2004, 08:44 PM
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They can never replace Richard Harris. R.I.P. :flowersmile:
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06-06-2004, 08:52 PM
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You know...I had seen like dozens of films of his including Harry Potter. It is quite weird that Richard is dead after watching those great movies. | |
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06-06-2004, 08:56 PM
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You know...I had seen like dozens of films of his including Harry Potter. It is quite weird that Richard is dead after watching those great movies. | |
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06-06-2004, 09:12 PM
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aww I thought Richard Harris was the perfect Dumbledor!!! R.I.P We Love you MAN!!! :flowersmile:
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06-06-2004, 09:34 PM
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Quote: He was great and it must've been real hard for Gambon to replace him as Dumbledorw when he knew he couldn't relpace Harris as a person because he was so well loved. Do you know what I mean? I know what you mean...although I felt that Richard Harris was the perfect Dumbledore I have to give Michael Gambon credit for being a good sport and taking on the role as Dumbledore even though he knew how Richard Harris fans must feel...
May he rest in peace
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06-06-2004, 10:24 PM
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if mr harris was missed so much why didnt they put something at the end of the movie?????
he was a great actor and is a loss to acting not just HP.
i watched a program about him not long ago and he lived in a hotel he was takin il in this hotel and was being carried out on a stretcher and he shouted while going past the restraunt.
"Ii was the food, it was the food"
because everyone was watching him. sadly he died not long after.
he had a great sence of humor and the new DUmbledore isnt near as good
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06-06-2004, 10:25 PM
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*sniff* richard harris was a perfect dumbledore. i give micheal gambon credit for trying his best, but it's just not good enough. i'll never forget richard harris, great actor he was, great man. may he rest in peace.
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06-06-2004, 11:08 PM
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i miss richard harris  he was a much better dumbledore, altho michael gambon is still quite good.
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06-07-2004, 02:29 AM
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I though he was a great Dumbledore. It's just so sad. It's really nice of them to acknowledge him again.
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06-07-2004, 05:43 AM
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have to say.. Gambon is a more active and happy Dumbledore... but Harris.. had the spirit :ermsmile:
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