[HPFGU-Movie] Re: Sirius Black/Lupin casting

Katze jdumas at kingwoodcable.com
Wed Jul 24 23:24:25 UTC 2002



Jennifer Prescott wrote:
> Im de-lurking to discuss the always popular topic of the Casting of
> Lupin/Black.
> 
> I'm still thinking about Colin Firth as Lupin.  
> I really think he could do mysterious and sexy, in that werewolf sorta
> way. 

Was he in Brigit Jone's diary? I don't think I remember him very well.

> 
> As for Sirius, in the past I suggested a british actor from the show
> "Babylon 5," who i think fits a good description of Sirius Black:  Jason
> Carter.  I've never actually seen the show Babylon 5 (not a big fan of
> Star Trek or the others) but a friend of mine tuned me into him as a
> possible Sirius.  Check him out at his site -->
> http://www.jasoncarterfanclub.com/photos.html

Oi! Jason Carter - thump thump thump...

I think he's actaully make a great Sirius. He was wondreful on Bablyon 5, and 
was sorely missed when he left the show.

> 
> What do you guys think of him?
> 
> I just cant see Ewan McGregor as Sirius anymore.  If he was cast, it
> would have to be as Lupin, IMO.

I never saw Ewan McGregor as Sirius - I always thought his stature was a little 
bit too broa. I saw Sirius sort of thin boned, but not malnourished like Lupin.

Katze






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