Sirius Black/Lupin Casting

[Jennifer Prescott]

Im delurking again. I love this topic.

kechelsen at aol.com wrote:
> I have to say I really can't see Colin Firth as Sirius, but he'd probably
> surprise me if he got the role.  

I love Colin Firth, but I couldn't see him as Sirius, either. I really
see him in the role of Lupin.  He's got that softness to him that I
would love to see between himself and Harry when he talks to him about
the boggart and whatnot.  


> But what about Hugh Jackman as Sirius?  Someone else mentioned that earlier,
> and I think that might work.  Yes, he's Aussie, but he can do a very credible
> British accent  (check out Kate and Leopold).


I dont see Jackman as Sirius at all.  He's too.... Preppy?  I dunno, but
I just dont see it.  If he's chosen and I'm proven wrong, then so be it,
but at this moment, ick.  He does do a good british accent -- and the
american accent he does it pretty good, too! 

 
> As for Ralph Feinnes... not sure he'd be right for Sirius either.  But what
> about his brother Joseph?


I think that Ralph would be a great pick. He can do those dark looks and
scare the crap out people so easily. <G>  I'd love to see him play the
Pseudo-bad guy.  He could grow his hair all long and do the role serious
justice (pardon the pun).  As for Joseph, I dunno.  What else has he
done aside from Shakespeare in Love?  

As for Christian Bale -- goodness, he's lovely.  (any Baleheads
here???)   I'd love to see him in the movie -- hey, dye his hair red and
make him Charlie Weasley. <G>  He can take care of those dragons. 
hehe    Just get him in the movie, in any role. :)


Cheers,
Jenny