[HPFGU-Movie] Re: Trio in interviews/ casting

[Richelle Votaw]

Richelle commented:
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So to answer the question, I think Patrick Stewart as Dumbledore would
be too far removed from Richard Harris as Dumbledore.  Dumbledore
still has to be much the same, even though it's a different actor, in
my opinion.
> 
> Richelle

bboy_mn asks:

>Let me make sure I understand you correctly, Richelle. Are you saying
>the Patrick Stewart could/would have made a good Dumbledore if he'd
>had the role from the beginning, but now that the role is defined by
>Harris, it would be too much of a change; too big a change in style?
>
>If that's what you are saying, then I think I agree. Patrick Stewart
>has quite a range as an actor. 

Yes, that's exactly what I meant.  Except you said it so much better than I did. :)  I think it has something to do with spending all day every day with six and seven year olds.  That's my excuse, anyway.

I realize a lot of Dumbledore can be hidden behind glasses, white hair, and a long white beard, but people (like Patrick Stewart) who have such a strong voice, strong personality, etc. may not blend into the Harris Dumbledore that's already been set up.  Not that I want to look at the screen and see a Richard Harris clone, but as you said, he set the role now it must be maintained.  It's the same thing for me as if the kids are replaced.  Just as there's no choice in the recasting of Dumbledore, supposing one (or more) of the kids just flat out decides, nope, don't want to do this anymore.  Like Tom Felton, for example, who apparently has his life well planned out starting at sixteen, which he will be upon (before) completion of PoA.  It's hard to look at a movie and see the same person in the movie without the same actor there.  Especially when it's a good one, like Harris.

Richelle


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