[HPFGU-Movie] Re: OT, American accents. Was: Casting for Voldemort

[AnitaKH]

Valerie Flowe wrote:
> > This rumor [Malkovich as LV]was going around a couple of months ago. But apparently only Brits, Irish and Scots are allowed in HP films! John Malkovich is American. 


susanbones2003 wrote:
Please someone clear this up for me. It is my impression and I do not know exactly how I got it, that only Brits, or UK citizens were eligible for parts in the movie. As I said, I don't remember where I got this impression. If you know or know differently, please staighten this out. 
Jennifer


akh: I read an interview with David Heyman, the producer, that stated one of the negotiating points with JK Rowling in getting the movie rights was that they would not hire American actors for the British roles.  They seem to have gone one step further, in hiring mainly nationality-appropriate actors for the foreigners, too.  The one exception appears to be Madame Maxime, but she's still British (isn't she?)

In the interview on the CoS DVD, Rowling was apparently not too pleased that they'd hired an American to write the screenplay, although she has since reconciled herself to Steve Kloves.  I don't doubt she still has considerable clout on the global issues (Americans cast as Brits), even if she's decided to step back on the director's decisions.

akh 


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