[HPFGU-Movie] Re: casting

[TACtalk at adelanta.co.uk]

>Alora said, in response to my original comment about Patrick Stewart:
>
>> I am a HUGE Next Generation fan.  I really liked Voyager, but no
>> trek series was as good as Next Gen.  BUT....I had never thought of
>> Patrick Stewart for Dumbledore.  What do you think?  Could he pull
>> it off?

Despite the negative comments from others, yes, I do. He is a
classically-trained actor who I believe is still a member of the Royal
Shakespeare Company. Dumbledore is not a complicated part, and even playing
Harris-playing-Dumbledore would be well within his abilities. Star Trek TNG
gave a good indication of his range; I rather think that the scriptwriters
there found that they could be a good deal more adventurous with their
storylines *because* of Stewart's ability.

Having said all that, I think that the casting director will give Peter
O'Toole first option on the role.

Regards,
Nicholas