Casting Sirius and Lupin (was Re: Casting: Lupin)

[Mina-Clare Moseley]

I'm new to this list. I just thought I would jump in with my two 
cents on the casting of Lupin and Sirius. It's a subject I'm quite 
passionate about, since Lupin and Sirius are two of my favourite 
characters.

First of all, I don't think we need to be really bound by Alan 
Rickman's age in casting Lupin and Sirius. First of all, Lupin is 
supposed to look "youthful". Second of all, you can just say that 
Snape didn't age as well as Lupin and Sirius.

My own choices for the roles are:

Sirius: Michael Praed. He played Robin of Loxley on the 80s series 
"Robin of Sherwood". He turned 42 this year, which I think is a good 
age for someone playing Sirius. He's got a nice, intense look which I 
think Sirius should have.
http://www.chaoticworks.com/praed/praed4.jpg This is an older 
picture, which I just think screams Sirius. He has aged nicely since 
this picture. He just needs to dye his hair (as he has gone grey)

Lupin: Ralph Fiennes. He's from "The Avengers", "Schindler's List" 
"The English Patient" and "Quiz Show". In most movies, looks WAY too 
clean for Lupin. But give him a bit of stubble (which is how I always 
pictured Lupin) and muss up his hair and he would be PERFECT.
http://datacore.sciflicks.com/strange_days/images/strange_days_large_0 
8.jpg This picture is EXACTLY how I picture Lupin.

Both actors are Brits too, which I think is neccessary for HP.

Peace,

~Mina