Ralph Fiennes not in Half-Blood Prince, hasn't signed for Deathly Hallows
 

In a recent interview during promotion for his new film , In Bruges, Ralph Fiennes, who portrays Lord Voldemort in the Potter films, said that he will not appear in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and has not yet signed up for the final film, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Fiennes reminisces about his experience under Mike Newell's direction in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. He admits that until the premiere of the film, he never really read the series. "[At the] premiere of the first one I did, I got a real sense of the extraordinary nature of it all."

You can read the rest of the interview over HERE. But WARNING: The interview contains adult language!

Half-Blood Prince releases on November 21st 2008. Deathly Hallows begins shooting this time next year.

Thanks to TLC for the tip!

I hope he comes back for DH^_^

EDIT: First to post:D

he's a good voldemort

He definitly must come back to DH :yes:

:faint:

WHAT?!

What's the matter, Cake Man? As I recall it, Voldy (as he currently was) didn't appear in HBP. And if he did, it would clearly be one of those scenes they found disposable.

^ Because Voldemort isn't seen in his present form at all in Half-Blood Prince. As Ralph said, and as has been announced, other actors have been cast to portray him in his younger form.

I understand why he isn't in the HBP but he have to be back for DH. They can't find another actor better than him for this role. I just can't imagine that. It feels like deja vu. Like the time they weren't sure about Gary Oldman *shruggs*

he HAS to come back for DH!! must! must! must!

*Whines* I want my Dark Lord!

I bet he'll come back for DH.
They kind of need him and I'm sure they can afford to pay him whatever he wants.

I guess it kinds makes sense that he's not in it. I mean, HBP's focus is on Snape so, yeah. It'd be kind of pointless. They'll sign him for DH they have to. Otherwise they'd have a worldwide riot on their hands.

I *hope* he comes back for DH.

He'd better be in DH :yes:

That's not it at all. The film doesn't start shooting for another 12 months. It's too early for casting. And as for the Gary thing, wasn't that to do with unions?

old voldemort isnt in HBP really

but he is essental for DH

I hope he'll come back for DH!

Lol, hope he comes back for DH.

It's understandable that he's not in HBP since they're using other ages of Voldemort, though he'll definitely have to be in DH!

Yeah I understand this but they need him for the scenes where hes older and already become Voldemort.

He best come back for DH!

Ralph makes the best Voldermort!! :( I hope he comes back .. !!

Oh you people calm down. He's coming back for Hallows. No one has signed up to do the final film except for the trio I believe (because it was apart of their contracts).

He has no choice but to come back, if I have to come there myself and force him to lol jk jk but seriously, I sincerelyhope that he does sign upfor the DH!!!!!

Dear Mike,
I can not believe you aren't filming Voldemort in Half Blood Prince. That's like serving a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich without jelly! That's like going to a Hannah Montana concert and only seeing Miley Cyrus! It just doesn't work! I will let it slide this time, Mr. Newell, but don't ever let this happen again. Thank you.
With all due respect,
Margaret

What I remember is that they thought about either re-casting the role at that time or not putting Sirius (Gary) at all. But for Ralph I really hope that he will be back at the time they do the casting thingy.

he MUST come back for DH. MUST!

What kind of a sick thing is this????????

As far as I remember, there's no Voldemort in HBP, but he's basic in DH, so let's hope Ralf is available for those scenes.

A Harry Potter movie without Ralph Fiennes just doesn't seem complete, somehow. (Though I do understand that a much younger Voldemort is needed for HBP). I hope and trust that Ralph will be returning for Deathly Hallows.

I;m going to go to "Oscar quote" for this one...if he doesn't come back for DH....
There Will Be Blood :lmao:

i hope that he comes back to DH, he is really good.

This is one actor that they really CANT change. It just wouldnt be the same, I hope he comes back for DH

hope he is in DH

wait a minute if he plays he who must not be named he has to be in da movie

he should be back for DH!!

Two sides were putting out two different stories. I think it was more likely they were toying with leaving him out than re-casting.

Mike Newell directed Goblet of Fire. That was it.

Well said.

*HUGE GASP!* OMG! hes may not be in the 7th movie?!?!?!? THATS OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!!!!! Oh man! I'm bummed now!!! :s

He was an amazing Voldemort! I hope he comes back.

he is an excellent Voldemort I hope he is in DH...if they keep changing the actors who play the partws like they keep doing....we might all be lost.

That's not what it says at all.

I wish he would read the books. /:
Although he does make an excellent Voldemort! ;]

Please sign for DH, oh holy one! xD

I understand why he may not be in HBP..because Voldermort doesnt really show up on that one!
But he should really come back for DH...he makes a wonderful Voldy!:yes:

God he can freaking well play Lord voldemort .....
i guess hes right i mean the HPB is about the younger u know who not the elder one ......
I wish he comes back for DH that would be soo COOOLLLL

uh gosh! i hope he comes back for DH!

He'll have a large part in DH movie so he should come back.

I get nervous when the actors who play integral roles aren't signed on yet for the upcoming movies .. now that he has played Voldemort more than once {heck, even once is enough} it is SO hard to imagine any other person playing Voldemort as well as he. Here's hoping he'll be back for Deathly Hallows!!

That scared me.

That came as a relief.


I'm kind of sad he won't be in HBP, but can't wait to see him in DH.

Best actor of the movies, along with Alan Rickman, if you ask me.

A petition would do diddly squat, as those of us who signed the "Cast Jason Carter as Sirius Black" petition know.

Okay CALM DOWN EVERYONE! There's a very good reason why Ralph is not in HBP, and that's b/c the mutated adult Voldemort was not in the book at all, period. There is no reason for him to be in the movie. (Well, I could say the same for Katie Leung, but that's another topic). And don't forget, DH is not coming out until 2010, I'm pretty sure Ralph will be back. I don't think his nieces & nephews will forgive him if he doesn't come back, and I STRONGLY doubt the filmakers or studio will consider anyone else to play Voldemort. He IS Voldemort, plain and simple. :simm: :sevribbon:

Wow...I really hope he comes back! I can't see anyone else playing Voldy! Come back Ralph!

It's not that bad he doesn't come back HBP, he hasn't a big part as the Voldeort he's now, although he should play Tom Riddle Sr...
OMG, if he doesn't come back for DH...
That would be a disaster, I mean, when the confrontation between Voldemort And Harry takes place, another Voldemort appears :S

He HAS to sign for Deathly Hallows, I couldn't see anyone else portraying
The Dark Lord.