Azkaban Casting Rumors

[Emily F]

Richelle said:
Is it my imagination, or didn't the producers pretty much rule out Ewan
McGregor?  By saying he'd be great BUT they were looking for contemporaries 
of Alan Rickman.

Me:
For the love of God, why???  I don't care what Rickman fans say, he LOOKS 
like he's in his fifties.  I think he's a terrific actor, and I'm not sure 
they could've chosen a better Snape.  But that doesn't mean that they can't 
correct the age "error" (for lack of a better term) by casting people who 
are closer to the characters' canon ages.  With all the inconsistencies in 
the movie, I think it would be a big mistake to deny the role to a more 
suitable actor because they feel they have to match Rickman's age.  (I 
couldn't believe how obvious the wrinkles around Moaning Myrtle's eyes were! 
  Come on, casting directors, you can do better than that!!!)

On another note, I like the idea of them finding a "younger" actor (in his 
thirties) to play Lupin and adding wrinkle lines to his face and gray hair.  
I think it could make Rowling's points about Remus having prematurely aged 
all the more stiking.  IF they can pull that off.  I hate to give them too 
much credit.

Finally, I was rather disappointed to see that Ralph Fiennes was missing 
from the list of Lupin contenders.  I'm sure the list is a hoax, but it 
would've made me feel a little better to see him there.  Gotta run, I have 
the sudden urge to watch intellectual!Remus in Quiz Show.  :-)

Emily

P.S.  To Corgi - I finally got around to checking out your Jason Carter 
site.  Congratulations, you convinced me.  ;-)

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