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07-19-2006, 12:54 PM
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In a new interview with The Daily Record Robbie Coltrane mentions the inspiration for his portrayal of Rubeus Hagrid in the Harry Potter films. Quote:
Of course JK Rowling had Robbie in mind to play Hagrid which Robbie reveals is based on a Hell's Angel from England.
He revealed: "He used to get off of his Harley and walk towards the bar. People would move like ants out of his way. He would grab his pint, find a seat and say: 'I don't know about you, but the petunias this year are very bad.'
"He was a gardener but he had fists like hams. He had a gentle heart.
"When we started talking about it, JK and I talked for three hours. She told me all about Hagrid's past, so I felt very confident about the part."
Robbie also spoke about his kids, his career and being proud of his nationality. Including this nifty quote;
"But sometimes people say England when they mean Britain and I don't agree with that."
The full interview can be read here.
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07-19-2006, 07:07 PM
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Hogwarts RPG Name: Mione Borthwick Sixth Year | He is so awesome! I love him..who couldn't? And I'll admit sometimes I say England instead of Britain. But I try not to. Its such a hard habbit to break |
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07-19-2006, 07:07 PM
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I second that !!! He is soo perfect for the part! He's doing a great job with both the part and his family!!!
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07-19-2006, 07:21 PM
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thats cool!! Robbie plays a really great Hagrid!!! |
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07-19-2006, 07:47 PM
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that is cool..great interview
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07-19-2006, 08:37 PM
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awww *tries to decide who she likes more,Robbie or Hagrid...*
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07-19-2006, 08:39 PM
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nice interview!
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07-19-2006, 09:13 PM
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I love him he is agreat actor  . I can wait to see him in the new Hp. Go Hagrid  you the best.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Coolio!!!!
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07-19-2006, 09:20 PM
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aww..great interview!
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07-19-2006, 09:23 PM
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awwww we love Robbie
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Sweet an interview!
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07-19-2006, 10:41 PM
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haha. props to robbie!
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YEah, there isn't a better person to play Hadgrid.
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Yea I see the Hell's Angel thing now that I think about it.
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Lol, I'm English and I hate it when people refer to Britain as England-there are two other countries involved!
Go Robbie, I love the character detail he has; he really knows who Hagrid is and I can't imagine a better person for him.
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07-20-2006, 12:35 PM
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07-21-2006, 02:12 AM
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Nice interview...he's great with his role, I think no one could portray Hagrid, he's Great!
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07-21-2006, 06:18 PM
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| What a great article. I love that Robbie loves his children and his country so much that he thinks about them when making decisions. He's a perfect Hagrid and I'm glad to know that Jo had him in mind for the role. |
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07-21-2006, 09:38 PM
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That's great! He is a perfect Hagrid ♥
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07-22-2006, 04:30 AM
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That's So Sweet!! He Is The Right Person For Hagrid
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aww how sweet of him
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| Everyone loves Robble Coltrane!! He is the best Hagrid ever isn't he!! And he couldn't possibly be replaced by anyone!!
He seems like a really genuine sweet guy doesn't he. Loves his kids loads and everything! 
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07-27-2006, 08:35 AM
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It doesn't matter so much if we called Britian England..Not a problem, is it??
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Aww, that's so endearing.  Okay, don't ask. I just think he played a really good Hagrid.
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An awesome interview that Robbie did.
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